Amazon Creates a Tiered Referral Fee for 3D Printers (12% up to $200, 5% Above) and a 10% Promotional Rate for Amazon Renewed
Alongside its 2027 US fee announcement, Amazon made two referral fee changes, both reductions. 3D printers, which were previously categorized under Business, Industrial, and Scientific Supplies, now have their own referral fee category from November 5, 2026: 12% on the portion of the total sales price up to $200 and 5% on any portion above $200, so higher-priced printers pay a lower overall rate. Separately, eligible Amazon Renewed products in qualifying fee categories get a promotional 10% referral rate through October 18, 2027, applied automatically with no enrollment.
Real-World Impact
Under the new tiers, a $200 3D printer pays a $24 referral fee (12%), a $500 printer pays $39 ($24 on the first $200 plus $15 on the remaining $300, about 7.8%), and a $1,500 printer pays $89 (about 5.9%).
Key Points
- 3D printers move out of Business, Industrial, and Scientific Supplies into a dedicated referral fee category, effective November 5, 2026
- The new 3D printer rate is tiered: 12% on the portion of the total sales price up to $200 and 5% on any portion above $200
- Amazon says the tiered structure gives higher-priced 3D printers a lower overall fee rate than the previous fee category
- Eligible Amazon Renewed products in qualifying fee categories get a 10% promotional referral rate through October 18, 2027
- The Renewed promotional rate is applied automatically; no enrollment is required
- These are the only two referral fee changes in the 2027 announcement — the rest covers FBA fulfillment, storage and low-inventory-level fee updates
What You Should Do Now
- 1Check the Fee Preview report to confirm your 3D printer ASINs are now assigned to the new 3D Printers fee category
- 2Recalculate margins on 3D printers priced above $200, where the effective referral rate now falls well below 12%
- 3If you sell Amazon Renewed products, verify in Seller Central which of your fee categories qualify for the 10% promotional rate and note that it ends October 18, 2027