Overview

Amazon adds a fixed closing fee to every unit sold in designated media categories, on top of referral and fulfillment charges. The fee is $1.80 per item and applies whether the product is new or used, and regardless of the seller’s plan. Media‑category sellers need to factor this cost into pricing and profitability calculations to avoid unexpected margin erosion.

Key Points

• Flat $1.80 per unit — Each qualifying item triggers a $1.80 charge, independent of sale price, condition, or quantity ordered.
• Limited to media groups — The fee is limited to products classified under Books, Music, DVD & Blu‑ray, Video (including VHS), Video Games, Video Game Consoles, and Software.
• All plan types affected — Both Individual‑plan sellers (who also pay a per‑item listing fee) and Professional‑plan sellers incur the closing fee on eligible sales.
• Charges stack with other fees — The closing fee is added to the standard referral fee, any per‑item fee for Individual sellers, and any applicable FBA pick‑and‑pack, storage, or shipping fees.
• No volume‑based discounts — Amazon does not reduce or waive the fee based on sales volume; every qualifying unit costs the same $1.80.
• Digital items exempt — Kindle eBooks, digital music, and other non‑physical media follow separate fee structures and are not subject to the $1.80 closing fee.
• Visible on settlement reports — The fee appears as a distinct line item in the Transaction Detail Report and monthly settlement statements, making it easy to track per‑order.
• Impact grows with low‑priced inventory — On items priced under $10, the $1.80 fee can represent 15‑30% of the total selling cost, dramatically affecting profitability.

How Closing Fees Work

1. Sale confirmation — When an order for a qualifying media item is confirmed, Amazon’s system flags the SKU as subject to the closing fee. For example, a new paperback listed under “Books” triggers the fee the moment the buyer clicks “Place your order.”