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Canada Amazon FBA Fee Calculator
Estimate your Amazon.ca referral fee, FBA fulfillment fee, GST/HST on fees and net profit per unit in Canadian dollars before you list. Pick a category for a typical referral rate. Updated for 2026.
Total Amazon fees (inc tax)
$10.45
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How Amazon.ca seller fees work
Selling on Amazon.ca costs a referral fee (a percentage of the sale, typically 8%–20% by category) and, if you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), a per-unit fulfillment fee based on the item's size tier and weight. For Canadian sellers, GST/HST is added to Amazon's fees based on your province, though GST/HST-registered businesses can usually recover it as an input tax credit. Professional sellers pay a flat monthly subscription instead of the per-item fee.
To stay profitable, your price needs to cover the referral percentage, the FBA fee, the tax on those fees, your product cost and any inbound shipping. This calculator brings it all into one profit-per-unit figure.
The formula
referral fee = sale price × referral rate (min C$0.30)
GST/HST on fees = (referral + FBA) × provincial rate
Amazon fees = referral + FBA + tax
profit = sale − product cost − Amazon fees − inbound
GST/HST on fees = (referral + FBA) × provincial rate
Amazon fees = referral + FBA + tax
profit = sale − product cost − Amazon fees − inbound
Worked example
A C$30 item at 15% has a C$4.50 referral fee, plus a C$4.75 FBA fee. GST/HST at 13% on C$9.25 is C$1.20, so total fees are C$10.45. If the product cost C$9 and prep C$1, profit = 30 − 9 − 1 − 10.45 = C$9.55.
2026 Amazon.ca referral rates (typical)
| Category | Referral fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 15% |
| Electronics | 8% |
| Computers | 8% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 17% |
| Home & Kitchen | 15% |
| Books | 15% |
| Watches | 16% |
| Jewellery | 20% |
Referral rates are typical Canadian figures for planning and can vary by price band. Confirm your exact rate in Amazon Seller Central. Fees shown exclude the GST/HST added on top.
Frequently asked questions
What fees does Amazon charge Canadian sellers?
A referral fee (about 15% for most categories) plus a per-unit FBA fee, with GST/HST on the fees.
How is the referral fee calculated?
It's a percentage of the sale price, varying by category, with a common C$0.30 minimum.
Is GST/HST charged on Amazon.ca fees?
Yes, 5%–15% by province; registered businesses can usually claim it back.
What is the FBA fulfillment fee?
A per-unit fee to pick, pack and ship, based on size tier and weight.
How do I calculate FBA profit?
Subtract product cost, referral fee, FBA fee and tax on fees from the sale price.