Amazon fees for Ethnic Wear and Sarees sellers in India
Referral fee, closing fee and shipping for ethnic wear and sarees on Amazon.in, with a worked example at ₹1,499. Every number checked against Amazon's own fee page.
A percentage of what the customer pays. In Apparel - Ethnic wear it is 0% up to ₹1,000. Related fee categories range from 0% to 16.5%.
| Fee category | Price band | Referral fee |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel - Ethnic wear | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 16.5% | |
| Apparel - Sarees and Dress Materials | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 15% |
A flat fee per item, set by price and fulfilment channel. These rates apply from 7 September 2026.
| Item price | Easy Ship | Self Ship |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0 to ₹300 | ₹2 | ₹20 |
| ₹301 to ₹500 | ₹23 | ₹26 |
| ₹501 to ₹1,000 | ₹48 | ₹51 |
| Above ₹1,000 | ₹79 | ₹101 |
FBA (Amazon warehouse). Closing fee depends on your fee group. Check the fee preview in Seller Central.
- Easy Ship. You pack, Amazon delivers. Flat fee per parcel: ₹55 for the first 500 g, ₹75 up to 1 kg, ₹112 up to 2 kg, then ₹34 for each extra kg up to 5 kg and ₹18 for each kg after that.
- FBA. Amazon stores, packs and delivers. First 500 g costs ₹39 regional or ₹65 national, ₹54 or ₹85 up to 1 kg, and ₹78 or ₹122 up to 2 kg. Pick and pack adds ₹17 per unit up to 1 kg, plus storage.
- Self Ship. Amazon charges no shipping fee. You pay your own courier.
- Which weight counts. The higher of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5,000). Parcels over 22.5 kg, and some large items, are heavy and bulky with a separate rate card.
Weight handling rates are for the Standard STEP level, standard size items, effective 16 March 2026. Basic level pays a little more and Premium a little less.
- Sarees and dress materials sit in their own fee category with a lower rate than other ethnic wear.
- Many ethnic pieces sell just above ₹1,000. Check whether a price at or below ₹1,000 still works for you, since that removes the referral fee.
- Sarees and other ethnic wear sit in different FBA closing fee groups. Confirm yours in Seller Central.
Last verified 22 October 2026All rates above are from Amazon.in's fees and pricing page. Amazon changes fees often. Always confirm the fee preview in Seller Central before you set a price. GST at 18% is added to every fee.
A ₹1,499 order. Amazon takes ₹474.
This example follows one order through Easy Ship, using the rates on this page. It stops at what Amazon sends you. GST on the product, your product cost, packaging, ads and returns still come out of that.
Example only. Assumes a 700 g chargeable weight, the Apparel - Ethnic wear fee category and the Standard STEP level.
Pre-filled for ethnic wear and sarees at ₹1,499 with Easy Ship. Change anything.
- Marketplace takes
- 0%
- Max ad spend before you lose money
- ₹0
- Profit on 1,000 orders
- ₹0
Estimates only. TCS and TDS deducted by marketplaces are not costs (you claim them back), so they are left out.
Questions sellers ask
What is the Amazon referral fee for ethnic wear and sarees in India?
For the "Apparel - Ethnic wear" fee category, Amazon.in charges 0% up to ₹1,000 and 16.5% above ₹1,000 of the selling price. Apparel - Sarees and Dress Materials pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 15% above ₹1,000. Your exact rate depends on the fee category your listing is mapped to.
Is there a zero referral fee for ethnic wear and sarees on Amazon?
Yes. Items in "Apparel - Ethnic wear" priced at ₹1,000 or less pay a 0% referral fee. You still pay the closing fee and shipping.
What closing fee does Amazon charge on a ₹1,499 order?
From 7 September 2026, the closing fee on a ₹1,499 item is ₹79 with Easy Ship and ₹101 with Self Ship. For FBA, the closing fee depends on your fee group. Check the fee preview in Seller Central. GST at 18% is added on top.
How much does Amazon keep on a ₹1,499 ethnic wear and sarees order?
In our example with Easy Ship and a 700 g parcel, fees come to ₹473.58 including 18% GST on fees. That is 31.6% of the price. GST on the product and your own costs come out after that.
Do I pay GST on Amazon seller fees?
Yes. Amazon adds 18% GST to the referral fee, closing fee and shipping fee. If you are GST registered you can usually claim this back as input tax credit.