Fee categories describe what type of product an item is. Examples of fee categories include Books, Apparel, Grocery and Toys.
Every ASIN in the Amazon catalogue, and all ASINs of a specific type, can belong to only one fee category. For example, all dollhouses, building blocks and play kitchens belong under the Toys fee category.
Fee types such as referral fees may use fee categories for product identification in their fee calculation.
Our fee category guidelines, effective June 30, 2022, provide detailed, searchable lists of products that belong to each fee category. For example, you can search for the keyword “Jewellery” to view products mapped to that fee category, including items such as bangle bracelets, anklets, pendants and earrings. As our catalogue evolves, we’ll periodically update these guidelines and their effective date.
The fee categories are different from and independent of product listing requirements as well as browse tree guides. Their definitions are as follows:
To find a referral fee associated with each fee category, go to the Selling on Amazon fee schedule, which lists the applicable fee categories along with their referral fee rates and minimum referral fee. There are three variations:
If you think that your item is in a fee category different than as described in the fee category guidelines, you can file a dispute with us. To learn more, go to Referral fees reimbursement policy.