Your Complete Guide to Amazon Easy Ship

How to calculate the fees?

Referral fees:

To calculate the referral fee charged for Easy Ship alone, you would need to know the category of the product being sold through Amazon.in’s Easy Ship program. Once you have identified the category, you can refer to the provided table to determine the referral fee percentage applicable for that category. 

Let’s say you’re selling a product categorized under “Electronics (Camera, Mobile, PC, Wireless) & Accessories” through Easy Ship. According to the table, the referral fee percentage for this category varies based on the price range of the item. 

Suppose the selling price of the item is INR 800. Looking at the table, the referral fee percentage for this price range is 17%. 

So, to calculate the referral fee charged for Easy Ship alone: 

Referral Fee = Item Price x Referral Fee Percentage Referral Fee = INR 800 x 17% Referral Fee = INR 136 

Therefore, the referral fee charged for Easy Ship alone for a product priced at INR 800 in the “Electronics (Camera, Mobile, PC, Wireless) & Accessories” category would be INR 136. 

Closing fees:

To calculate the closing fee for Easy Ship alone, you need to follow these steps: 

1. 1. Determine the item price range. 

2. 2. Identify the fixed closing fee associated with that price range for Easy Ship. 

3. 3. Apply any exceptions based on the category. 

Let’s break it down with examples: 

Example 1: Selling Books at ₹200 shipped with Easy Ship 

• • Item price falls in the range of ₹0 – 250. 

• • The fixed closing fee for this range with Easy Ship is ₹4. 

• • Since Books category is in the exception list for ₹0-250, the closing fee remains ₹4. 

So, for Easy Ship, you first identify the item price range, then find the corresponding fixed closing fee, and finally, apply any exceptions based on the category to determine the closing fee. 

Weight handling Fees:

1. 1. Determine the item’s size: Standard or Heavy & Bulky. 

2. 2. Identify the shipping distance: Local, Regional, or National. 

3. 3. Refer to the Easy Ship Weight Handling Fee Table for the applicable fees based on size and distance. 

4. 4. Apply the fees accordingly. 

5. 5. Total the applicable fees to get the total shipping fees. 

Example Calculation: 

• • Standard-size item weighing 2.2 kg 

• • Shipping from Mumbai to Pune (Regional) 

• • Based on the fee table: 

• • First 500 gms: ₹54.5 

• • Additional charge per 500 gms: ₹60.5 

• • Calculation: ₹54.5 (first 500 gms) + ₹242 (additional 1.7 kgs) = ₹296.5 

So, the total weight handling fees for shipping this item using Easy Ship would be ₹296.5. 

Size Guidelines:

Standard Items: 

• • Minimum chargeable weight: 500 gms. 

• • For items > 500 gms, charged in multiples of 500 gms. 

• • Amazon Shipping Fees computed on volumetric or actual weight, whichever is higher. 

• • Volumetric Weight (kg) = (Length x Breadth x Height) / 5000 (cm). 

Heavy & Bulky Items: 

Criteria for classification: 

• • Items from specific categories (e.g., washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) 

• • Item package weight > 22.5 kg. 

• • Maximum package dimensions exceed 72” or 183 cm. 

• • Girth > 118” or 300 cm. 

• • Multi-box items or items requiring carpenter installation. 

• • No specific mention of chargeable weight; presumably charged based on actual weight or volumetric weight. 

The shipping fees for standard items are calculated differently from heavy and bulky items. For standard items, the chargeable weight starts from 500 gms, whereas for heavy and bulky items, there’s no mention of a minimum weight threshold. 

How to calculate profit?

1. 1. Determine the referral fees based on the category of the product. 

2. 2. Identify the closing fees corresponding to the item’s price range and fulfillment method. 

3. 3. Compute the shipping fees if using Easy Ship or assess the shipping cost for Self-Ship. 

4. 4. Total up all fees including referral, closing, shipping, and any other applicable fees. 

5. 5. Calculate the profit by subtracting the total fees from the item’s sale price minus the cost of the product. 

FAQs related to the Amazon Easy Ship

1. Is Amazon Easy Ship available globally? 

• • No, Amazon Easy Ship is currently exclusively launched in India and not available in other countries. 

2. Can sellers opt for specific delivery time slots with Amazon Easy Ship? 

• • Unfortunately, Amazon Easy Ship does not offer the flexibility for sellers to choose specific delivery time slots for their orders. 

3. Are there any restrictions on the types of products eligible for Amazon Easy Ship? 

• • Yes, certain products exceeding weight and dimension limits, as well as multi-package shipments, are not eligible for Amazon Easy Ship. 

4. Does Amazon Easy Ship provide insurance coverage for shipments? 

• • No, Amazon Easy Ship does not provide insurance coverage for shipments, leaving sellers vulnerable to potential losses during transit. 

5. Can sellers integrate Amazon Easy Ship with their own courier partners? 

• • No, Amazon Easy Ship does not allow sellers to integrate their own courier partners, relying solely on Amazon’s logistics network for order fulfillment. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, Amazon Easy Ship caters to sellers seeking to optimize their delivery processes on Amazon.in. While Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is preferred by sellers aiming for streamlined operations, Easy Ship appeals to those who prefer storing inventory in their own warehouses and maintaining full control. Despite its advantages such as extensive delivery coverage, flexible payment options, and effective order tracking, sellers should be mindful of associated costs like referral, closing, and shipping fees, as well as limitations including delayed payments, product restrictions, and lack of inventory management. Ultimately, sellers must carefully assess Easy Ship’s benefits and drawbacks to align with their selling strategies effectively.