eBay US Fee Calculator

eBay US Selling Fees Explained

When you sell on eBay US, there are several fees that affect your profit. The most significant is the Final Value Fee, which eBay charges after your item sells. Store subscriptions, performance levels, and the type of item you sell can all influence the fees you pay. Below is a complete breakdown of how eBay calculates selling fees based on current official policies.

Final Value Fees (FVF)

eBay charges one Final Value Fee when your item sells. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale plus a fixed per-order fee:

• $0.30 per order for orders $10 or less
• $0.40 per order for orders above $10

The total sale amount includes the item price, shipping charges, handling charges, and any applicable sales tax collected from the buyer.

The percentage portion of the Final Value Fee varies by product category and store subscription. In many common categories, sellers without a Store pay around 13%–15%, sometimes applied using a tiered structure (for example, one rate up to a certain dollar amount and a lower rate on the remaining balance). Store subscribers often receive reduced percentage rates in eligible categories.

Our calculator automatically applies the correct fee percentage based on your selected category and store subscription level.

Factors That Affect eBay Final Value Fees

• eBay Store Subscription - Having an eBay Store can reduce Final Value Fee percentages in certain categories and provides additional free listings each month. Store subscriptions have monthly fees depending on the plan selected. eBay store selling fees
• Seller Performance Level - Sellers rated as Below Standard incur an additional 6% Final Value Fee on sales. Top Rated Sellers may receive a 10% discount on qualifying listings that meet handling time and return requirements. eBay seller performance level
• Item Not as Described Returns - If your “Item Not as Described” return rate is rated as Very High in a specific category, an additional 5% Final Value Fee applies to sales within that category.
• International Sales - If you are not using eBay International Shipping, an additional 1.65% fee applies when selling to buyers whose registered address is outside the United States.

Sales Tax Collection

eBay automatically collects and remits sales tax for most US states. While you do not receive the tax amount as profit, it is included in the total sale amount when calculating your Final Value Fee. eBay sales tax collection

Because tax rates vary by state, our calculator includes an optional “Sales Tax” field so you can estimate how it may affect your total fees.

Promoted Listings Fees

Promoted Listings increase your product’s visibility on eBay search results and pages. These ads are charged in two ways:

• General (Cost-Per-Sale) - You set a percentage rate, and eBay charges this fee only when a buyer clicks your ad and purchases within 30 days.
• Priority (Cost-Per-Click) - You pay for each click on your listing, with access to premium ad placements and advanced targeting.

Charity Donations & Fee Reductions

If you sell items benefiting a registered eBay charity, eBay reduces the percentage-based Final Value Fee in proportion to the donation percentage. For example, if 50% of your sale is donated, the percentage-based portion of the Final Value Fee is reduced by 50%. The fixed per-order fee still applies.