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eBay Fee Calculator (2026)
Every eBay category, with or without an eBay Store. See the final value fee, what you keep, and the price you need.
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Quick answer
For most US categories eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total amount of the sale (item price + shipping + sales tax) up to $7,500, plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less). eBay Store subscribers (Basic or higher) pay 12.7% in most categories, and Top Rated Plus listings get 10% off the final value fee. A $40 item with $8 shipping and no tax costs $6.93 in fees.
eBay final value fees by category (US, 2026)
Thresholds are calculated per item on the total amount of the sale. "Store" means a Basic, Premium, Anchor or Enterprise Store; Starter Store subscribers pay the standard rates.
| Category | No Store | Basic Store or higher |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 12.7% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Cameras, cell phones, computers, most electronics | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 9.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (except vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 15.3% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Trading cards, collectible card games, comics | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 12.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Coins & paper money (except bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 9% up to $4,000, then 2.35% |
| Bullion | 13.6% if $7,500 or less; 7% if over | 7.5% up to $1,500; 5% up to $10,000; 4.5% above |
| Jewelry (except watches) | 15% if $5,000 or less; 9% if over | 13% if $5,000 or less; 7% if over |
| Watches, parts & accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% to $7,500, 3% above | Standard rate |
| Women's bags & handbags | 15% if $2,000 or less; 9% if over | 13% if $2,000 or less; 7% if over |
| Athletic shoes | 8% if $150+ (no per-order fee); 13.6% under $150 | 7% if $150+ (no per-order fee); 12.7% under $150 |
| Musical instruments & gear (except guitars) | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 10.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 6.7% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| eBay Motors parts & accessories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 11.5% up to $1,000, then 2.35% |
| Heavy equipment, printing presses, food trucks | 3% up to $15,000, then 0.5% | Standard rate |
| NFTs | 5% | 5% |
Plus a per-order fee on every order: $0.30 when the order total is $10 or less, $0.40 when it is over $10. Insertion fees: the first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.35 per listing (Store subscribers get more free listings).
How eBay fees are calculated
Total amount of sale = (Item price + Shipping) × (1 + Sales tax %)
eBay fees = Final value fee % × Total amount of sale + Per-order fee
Profit = Item price + Shipping − eBay fees − Item cost − Your shipping cost
Worked example
You sell a jacket for $40 plus $8 shipping in a 13.6% category. With no sales tax the fee is 13.6% × $48 + $0.40 = $6.93. If the buyer pays 7% sales tax, eBay charges on $51.36 instead, so the fee rises to $7.38 — even though the tax isn't yours. With a $15 item cost and $7 actual postage you keep about $18.62. As a Top Rated Plus listing the final value fee drops by 10% (about $0.70), and with a Basic Store the rate is 12.7% instead of 13.6%.
Ways to pay less in eBay fees
- Top Rated Plus. Top Rated sellers whose listings offer same- or 1-business-day handling and 30-day free returns get 10% off the final value fee. The per-order fee is not discounted.
- An eBay Store. Basic and higher Stores lower the rate in most categories — 12.7% instead of 13.6%, and 9.35% for most electronics. Compare the monthly subscription with the fees you would save.
- eBay International Shipping. Shipping abroad yourself adds a 1.65% international fee; eBay International Shipping avoids it for US sellers.
- Stay Above Standard. Below Standard sellers pay an extra 6% final value fee (7% after four months in a row).
- Price from margin. Use the "Price for target margin" result instead of guessing, and never list under the break-even price. Compare marketplaces with the Etsy fee calculator and the Amazon FBA calculator.
Disclosure: the spreadsheet and the consulting service above are offered by MarginMath's author, Jansher Khan.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take per sale?
For most US categories eBay takes a 13.6% final value fee on the total amount of the sale, including shipping and sales tax, plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 if the order is $10 or less). Books, movies and music are 15.3%, jewelry is 15%, and guitars are 6.7%.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount the buyer pays, which includes the shipping you charge and the sales tax.
What is the eBay per-order fee?
It is a fixed fee added to the final value fee: $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10.00. It is not charged on athletic shoes sold for $150 or more.
Do eBay Store sellers pay lower fees?
Yes. With a Basic Store or higher, most categories drop from 13.6% to 12.7% (up to $2,500), and most electronics drop to 9.35%. Starter Store subscribers pay the standard rates.
How does the Top Rated Plus discount work?
Top Rated sellers get 10% off the final value fee on listings that offer same- or 1-business-day handling and 30-day free returns. The discount does not apply to the per-order fee.
Is it free to list on eBay?
Most sellers get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month. After that, each listing costs $0.35 in most categories.
What is the eBay international fee?
US sellers who ship to a buyer outside the US without eBay International Shipping pay an extra 1.65% of the total amount of the sale.
Sources
Fee rates on this page were checked against these official pages on November 10, 2026. Platforms change fees from time to time; if you spot a difference, tell us.
About the author
Amazon PPC & e-commerce specialist. Jansher prices products, reads marketplace fee reports and manages Amazon advertising for online sellers. These calculators are the checks he uses in that work. Last reviewed November 10, 2026.