Amazon Referral Fees for Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses
The Amazon referral fee for Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses is 15% with a minimum of $0.30 per item. Calculate your exact fees below.
How Amazon Fees Work for Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses
Amazon applies a 15% referral fee to items in the Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses category. This encompasses athletic shoes, dress shoes, boots, sandals, all types of handbags and purses, wallets, and eyewear including prescription frames and sunglasses. The fee is calculated on the total sales price including shipping costs.
This category shares many of the same challenges as clothing, particularly high return rates. Footwear returns on Amazon frequently exceed 25% because customers often order multiple sizes with the intention of returning those that do not fit. Handbags and sunglasses face authenticity scrutiny from both Amazon and buyers, meaning sellers must be prepared to provide documentation of their supply chain. Amazon has implemented strict anti-counterfeit measures in this category, and listings can be removed quickly if authenticity complaints arise.
Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses Fee Rate
Minimum referral fee: $0.30 per item
This referral fee applies to the total sale price (item price + shipping + gift wrap). FBA fulfillment fees and storage costs are additional.
Calculate Your Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses Profit
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Fee Breakdown
Your Profit
$9.40
31.3% margin
Tips for Selling Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses on Amazon
Photograph shoes from at least 7 angles including sole tread, interior lining, and a side profile with a visible size reference to reduce fit-related returns.
Include detailed width measurements and arch support descriptions since these are the top reasons footwear buyers cite for returns.
For handbags, list exact interior dimensions and pocket counts because buyers purchasing online cannot physically inspect the storage capacity.
Register your brand and enroll in Amazon's Transparency program to protect against counterfeit complaints that can get legitimate listings suspended.