Inputs to review
- Selling price and supplier cost per unit
- Referral fee percentage for your clothing subcategory
- Packed weight and dimensions
- Inbound shipping per unit
- Optional FBA fee override
What the estimate shows
- Estimated FBA fulfillment fee and size tier
- Profit, margin, and ROI per unit
- Comparison against self-fulfilled shipping
Why clothing fees need their own check
Amazon prices apparel fulfillment on its own fee tables, and the referral percentage depends on the clothing subcategory and sometimes on the selling price. Confirm both for your exact item before relying on any estimate.
Clothing also tends to have higher return rates than hard goods, and returned apparel is often not resellable as new. Raise the return assumption for fit-sensitive items such as shoes, dresses, and outerwear.
- Weigh the packed item, including its polybag.
- Check the subcategory referral rate in Amazon's fee pages.
- Test a higher return rate before you buy a full size run.
Sizes and variations change the math
Each size and color is a separate unit that sells at its own pace. Slow sizes sit in storage and can reach long-term storage charges, so a product that looks fine on its fastest size can be unprofitable across the full run.
Before you order clothing inventory
Check the exact subcategory and price band for the referral fee, then confirm the fulfillment fee with the packed weight of one finished unit. Small errors in either repeat across every unit in the order.
Order a small test run first. Fit, quality, and return behavior are easier to judge from real sales than from a calculator.
- Confirm subcategory referral fee.
- Use packed unit weight.
- Start with a small test run.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How much are Amazon FBA fees for clothing?
They depend on the subcategory, selling price, and packed weight and size. Use the calculator for a planning estimate and confirm in Amazon's Revenue Calculator.
Does the calculator use Amazon's apparel fee table?
Yes, it applies the apparel category when estimating the fulfillment fee. It is a planning estimate, not an official quote.
Why do returns matter more for clothing?
Fit and style returns are common, and returned items may not be sellable as new, so the cost of a return can exceed the fee itself.
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Put the assumptions to work.
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