Amazon fees for Grocery and Gourmet sellers in India
Referral fee, closing fee and shipping for grocery and gourmet food on Amazon.in, with a worked example at ₹549. Every number checked against Amazon's own fee page.
A percentage of what the customer pays. In Grocery and Gourmet - Other products it is 0% up to ₹1,000. Related fee categories range from 0% to 11.5%.
| Fee category | Price band | Referral fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery and Gourmet - Other products | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 9% | |
| Grocery - Herbs and Spices | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 8% | |
| Grocery - Dried fruits and nuts | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 9% | |
| Grocery & Gourmet - Oils | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 5% | |
| Grocery and Gourmet - Beverages | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 10% | |
| Grocery - Hampers and gifting | Up to ₹1,000 | 0% |
| Above ₹1,000 | 11.5% |
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 | ₹14 |
| ₹301 to ₹500 | ₹23 | ₹26 | ₹15 |
| ₹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 Grocery and Gourmet - Other products. 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.
- Most grocery sells under ₹1,000, so the referral fee is 0% for most orders.
- At low prices the closing fee and shipping are your real fees. Watch the weight slab closely.
- Hampers above ₹1,000 pay the highest rate in grocery.
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 ₹549 order. Amazon takes ₹145.
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 600 g chargeable weight, the Grocery and Gourmet - Other products fee category and the Standard STEP level.
Pre-filled for grocery and gourmet food at ₹549 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 grocery and gourmet food in India?
For the "Grocery and Gourmet - Other products" fee category, Amazon.in charges 0% up to ₹1,000 and 9% above ₹1,000 of the selling price. Grocery - Herbs and Spices pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 8% above ₹1,000. Grocery - Dried fruits and nuts pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 9% above ₹1,000. Grocery & Gourmet - Oils pays 0% up to ₹1,000 and 5% above ₹1,000. Your exact rate depends on the fee category your listing is mapped to.
Is there a zero referral fee for grocery and gourmet food on Amazon?
Yes. Items in "Grocery and Gourmet - Other products" 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 ₹549 order?
From 7 September 2026, the closing fee on a ₹549 item is ₹48 with Easy Ship and ₹51 with Self Ship, and ₹30 with FBA. GST at 18% is added on top.
How much does Amazon keep on a ₹549 grocery and gourmet food order?
In our example with Easy Ship and a 600 g parcel, fees come to ₹145.14 including 18% GST on fees. That is 26.4% 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.