Automotive and Powersports FBA Fees
Referral fee 12% — below the 15% default — with a $0.30 minimum, plus weight-driven fulfillment and frequent oversize/hazmat surcharges.
Automotive and Powersports carries a 12% referral fee, three points under Amazon's 15% default. That discount matters on the high-ticket parts (brake kits, lift kits, batteries) that define the category, where every point of referral fee is real margin.
The fulfillment story is dominated by weight and bulk. A lot of auto parts are dense, heavy, and irregularly shaped, so they land in the upper standard tiers or tip into oversized, where fulfillment fees climb quickly. Dimensional accuracy is critical: a slightly oversized cure (a bumper, a floor jack, a set of rims) can move you from a $6.85 large-standard fee to a $19+ oversized fee.
For sellers, the 12% rate makes automotive attractive on margin, but the category is fit-and-compatibility intensive — wrong-fitment returns are common and erode the referral-fee advantage. Many parts also carry hazmat designations (batteries, fluids, airbags, aerosols), so factor in hazmat handling and storage constraints before sourcing.
Referral fee
Fulfillment fee tiers
| Tier | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Small standard (≤ 1 lb) | $3.27 |
| Large standard (1-3 lbs) | $5.40 |
| Large standard (3-20 lbs) | $6.85 |
| Small oversized | $9.73 |
| Medium oversized | $19.05 |
Storage fees
Category-specific fees and gotchas
- Lithium and lead-acid batteries, fluids, aerosols, and airbags trigger hazmat handling fees and storage restrictions.
Many parts require fitment approval; some powersports items and chemicals are gated or hazmat-restricted.
Fee data is approximate and updated for early 2026. Always verify current rates against the official FBA fee schedules in Amazon Seller Central before making pricing or sourcing decisions.