# Amazon Referral Fees for Handmade

The Amazon referral fee for Handmade is **15%** with a minimum of $0.30 per item. Calculate your exact fees below.

[Amazon FBA Calculator](/content/fee-calculator/amazon-fba/index.html)/Handmade

## How Amazon Fees Work for Handmade

Amazon Handmade carries a 15% referral fee on all products, with no minimum referral fee applied (the standard $0.30 minimum is waived for Handmade sellers). This program is specifically designed for artisans who create products by hand, including handcrafted jewelry, home decor, artwork, clothing, accessories, pet supplies, and personal care items. Unlike standard Amazon selling, Handmade requires an application process where you must demonstrate that your products are genuinely handmade.

Amazon Handmade operates as a distinct marketplace within Amazon, similar in concept to Etsy but with access to Amazon's massive customer base. Handmade sellers are exempt from the monthly Professional selling plan fee ($39.99/month) as long as they sell exclusively through Handmade. However, if you also sell non-handmade products on Amazon, the standard subscription fee applies. The Handmade program supports customization features, allowing buyers to request personalized options directly through the listing. This customization capability is a significant differentiator for artisan sellers and can command premium pricing.

### Handmade Fee Rate

15% referral fee  
Minimum referral fee: $0.30 per item  
This referral fee applies to the total sale price (item price + shipping + gift wrap). FBA fulfillment fees and storage costs are additional.

## Calculate Your Handmade Profit

Pre-configured with the 15% referral fee for Handmade

### Enter Product Details

Category:
- Default (15%)
- Electronics (8%)
- Camera & Photo (8%)
- Computers (8%)
- Video Games (15%)
- Books (15%)
- Clothing & Accessories (17%)
- Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses (15%)
- Watches (16%)
- Jewelry (20%)
- Beauty & Personal Care (8%)
- Health & Household (8%)
- Grocery & Gourmet (8%)
- Pet Supplies (15%)
- Home & Garden (15%)
- Kitchen & Dining (15%)
- Tools & Home Improvement (15%)
- Toys & Games (15%)
- Baby Products (8%)
- Sports & Outdoors (15%)
- Automotive (12%)
- Industrial & Scientific (12%)
- Arts, Crafts & Sewing (15%)
- Office Products (15%)
- Musical Instruments (15%)
- Patio, Lawn & Garden (15%)
- Furniture (15%)
- Appliances (8%)
- Collectibles & Fine Art (20%)
- Handmade (15%)
- Luggage & Travel (15%)
- Software (15%)
- Cell Phones & Accessories (8%)
- Movies & TV (15%)
- Music & Vinyl (15%)

Product Price  
Cost of Goods  
Shipping Cost

### Fee Breakdown

Referral Fee (15%)  $4.50  
Fulfillment Fee  $3.22  
Storage Fee  $0.87  
Total Fees  $8.59

Your Profit  $9.40  
31.3% margin

## Tips for Selling Handmade on Amazon

1. Tell your maker story prominently in your artisan profile and A+ Content, as Handmade buyers specifically seek the personal connection and craftsmanship narrative that mass-produced goods cannot offer.
2. Offer personalization and customization options on your listings, as personalized handmade products command 20-40% higher prices and have lower return rates than generic items.
3. Price your handmade products to reflect the labor and artistry involved rather than competing with mass-produced alternatives — Handmade buyers expect and accept premium pricing.
4. Use Amazon's Handmade gift features and target gifting keywords, as a large portion of handmade purchases on Amazon are gifts where uniqueness and personal touch are valued.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the referral fee for Amazon Handmade?
### How do I get approved for Amazon Handmade?
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### How does Amazon Handmade compare to Etsy?
### Can I offer customized products on Amazon Handmade?