Amazon Fee Calculator Canada (2026 Updated Rates)
Amazon.ca referral percentages match the US by category; the Individual plan per-item fee is C$1.49 and FBA fulfillment is priced in CAD.
Fee breakdown
| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon (this page) | $4.50 | $9.50 | baseline | |
| Shopify | $1.17 | $12.83 | +$3.33 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Mercari | $3.00 | $11.00 | +$1.50 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Etsy | $3.30 | $10.70 | +$1.20 More 🟢 | PK → |
| eBay | $4.48 | $9.52 | +$0.02 More 🟢 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | $4.80 | $9.20 | −$0.30 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Poshmark | $6.00 | $8.00 | −$1.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
Amazon fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $8.50 | 15.0% | $11.77 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $21.25 | 15.0% | $29.42 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $42.50 | 15.0% | $58.83 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $85.00 | 15.0% | $117.65 |
| $250.00 | $37.50 | $212.50 | 15.0% | $294.12 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $425.00 | 15.0% | $588.24 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $850.00 | 15.0% | $1,176.48 |
Amazon fee formula & hidden costs
8-15% referral by category + C$1.49/item Individual plan
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $15.00 fees → $85.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $117.65.
Hidden fees to watch
- The $0.30 minimum referral fee makes sub-$2 items effectively fee-locked.
- FBA adds fulfillment, monthly storage, aged-inventory and removal fees beyond referral.
- Media categories add a $1.80 closing fee per item.
- Refunds trigger a refund administration fee (~20% of the referral, capped).
- Low-price jewelry and beauty fee breaks flip at $250 and $10 thresholds.
How to pay less in Amazon fees
- Use the reverse calculator to pass fees to the client explicitly instead of eating them.
- Batch small orders — fixed per-order fees dominate sub-$10 transactions.
- Avoid currency conversion inside the platform; settle in your own currency via a multi-currency account.
- Compare QuickBooks — Small-business accounting and self-employed tax tracking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amazon fee on a C$100 sale in Canada (C$)?
On a $100.00 sale, Amazon deducts $15.00 total fees, leaving $85.00 — an effective take rate of 15.0%.
How much should I charge to receive exactly C$100 after Amazon fees?
Charge $117.65: the $17.65 fee leaves exactly $100.00 net. Use the reverse tab above for any target.
What is the Amazon fee formula in Canada (C$)?
8-15% referral by category + C$1.49/item Individual plan. 8-15% referral by category + C$1.49/item Individual plan. All figures verified 2026-11-10 against the official pricing page.
Does Amazon refund fees when a buyer is refunded?
Amazon returns the fee proportionally on refunds; only unrecoverable costs like shipping are lost.