Why Sell on Amazon US?
The US is the holy grail of e-commerce markets. With the highest per-capita online spending globally and Amazon controlling 41% of US e-commerce, success here can transform your business.
$500B+ Market
Amazon US represents half-trillion dollar opportunity with 300M+ customers.
Global Selling
Sell from anywhere—no US entity required. International bank accounts accepted.
FBA Network
110+ fulfillment centers enabling 1-2 day Prime delivery across America.
Requirements for International Sellers
Account Requirements
- Government-issued ID or passport
- Internationally chargeable credit card
- Bank account (international OK)
- Phone number for verification
Business Requirements
- Business registration from your country
- Tax information (W-8BEN for non-US)
- Product compliance documentation
- Liability insurance (recommended)
Amazon US Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $39.99 (Professional) | Individual plan: $0.99/item sold |
| Referral Fee (Fashion) | 17% | Clothing, shoes, accessories |
| Referral Fee (Electronics) | 8% | Consumer electronics |
| Referral Fee (Home) | 15% | Home & kitchen, furniture |
| FBA Fulfillment | $3.22-$8.26+ | Based on size/weight tier |
| FBA Storage | $0.87-$2.40/cu ft | Monthly; higher Q4 |
US Product Compliance Requirements
Important: Selling non-compliant products in the US can result in account suspension, seized shipments, and legal liability. Key requirements:
FDA Regulated
- • Food & beverages (facility registration)
- • Dietary supplements (label compliance)
- • Cosmetics (ingredient disclosure)
- • Medical devices (510k clearance)
Other Requirements
- • CPSC compliance (children's products)
- • California Prop 65 warnings
- • Country of origin labeling
- • Material composition labels
Frequently Asked Questions
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