Amazon fees for Tools and Home Improvement sellers in India
Referral fee, closing fee and shipping for tools and home improvement on Amazon.in, with a worked example at ₹1,999. Every number checked against Amazon's own fee page.
A percentage of what the customer pays. In Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers it is 0% up to ₹1,000. Related fee categories range from 0% to 14%.
| Fee category | Price band | Referral fee |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 10% | |
| Home improvement - Kitchen & Bath fittings, Cleaning Supplies, Electricals, Hardware | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 12% | |
| Home improvement - Accessories | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 13.5% | |
| Ladders | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 8% | |
| Wall Paints and Tools | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 6% | |
| LED Bulbs and Battens | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 14% | |
| Home improvement - other products | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 13.5% |
A flat fee per item, set by price and fulfilment channel. These rates apply from 7 September 2026.
| Item price | Easy Ship | Self Ship | FBA (Amazon warehouse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹0 to ₹300 | ₹2 | ₹20 | ₹27 |
| ₹301 to ₹500 | ₹23 | ₹26 | ₹23 |
| ₹501 to ₹1,000 | ₹48 | ₹51 | ₹30 |
| Above ₹1,000 | ₹79 | ₹101 | ₹55 |
FBA closing fees up to ₹500 depend on the fee group Amazon puts your category in. The FBA column shows the group Amazon lists for Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers. Item price here includes any shipping charge the customer pays.
- 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.
- Power and hand tools pay less than most home improvement fee categories.
- Tool kits in hard cases are heavy. Each kilo after 2 kg adds to the shipping fee.
- LED bulbs pay a high rate above ₹1,000, so multipacks priced over ₹1,000 cost more in fees.
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 ₹1,999 order. Amazon takes ₹501.
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 2.2 kg chargeable weight, the Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers fee category and the Standard STEP level.
Pre-filled for tools and home improvement at ₹1,999 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 tools and home improvement in India?
For the "Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers" fee category, Amazon.in charges 0% up to ₹1,000 and 10% above ₹1,000 of the selling price. Home improvement - Kitchen & Bath fittings, Cleaning Supplies, Electricals, Hardware pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 12% above ₹1,000. Home improvement - Accessories pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 13.5% above ₹1,000. Ladders pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 8% above ₹1,000. Your exact rate depends on the fee category your listing is mapped to.
Is there a zero referral fee for tools and home improvement on Amazon?
Yes. Items in "Power & Hand Tools and Water Dispensers" 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 ₹1,999 order?
From 7 September 2026, the closing fee on a ₹1,999 item is ₹79 with Easy Ship and ₹101 with Self Ship, and ₹55 with FBA. GST at 18% is added on top.
How much does Amazon keep on a ₹1,999 tools and home improvement order?
In our example with Easy Ship and a 2.2 kg parcel, fees come to ₹501.38 including 18% GST on fees. That is 25.1% 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.