eBay Selling Fees by Category
Final Value Fee rates vary significantly by category — from 3% on heavy equipment to 15.3% on books and media. Full data table.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
Final Value Fee by category
| Category | FVF rate | Per-order fee |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | 13.6% | $0.40 |
| Electronics (most) | 13.6% | $0.40 |
| Collectibles & Art | 13.6% | $0.40 |
| Sporting Goods | 13.6% | $0.40 |
| Jewelry & Watches | 15% (up to $5,000, then 9%) | $0.40 |
| Books, DVDs, Music | 15.3% | $0.40 |
| Coins & Paper Money | 13.25% | $0.40 |
| Motors Parts & Accessories | 13.6% | $0.40 |
| Heavy Equipment, Boats | 3% (then 0.5% over $15k) | $0.40 |
Non-store seller rates, US. Store subscribers get 1–4% reductions depending on category and tier. Source: ebay.com/help/selling/fees · Verified July 2026.
What drives the category variation
eBay sets lower rates for high-value, low-margin categories (heavy equipment, industrial goods) where a flat percentage on a $20,000 sale would be excessive, and higher rates for categories with more transaction volume and lower average item value (books, media).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which eBay category has the lowest fees?
Heavy equipment, boats, and certain industrial categories have the lowest Final Value Fee rates, often around 3% (dropping to 0.5% above $15,000), far below the 13.6% typical rate.
Which eBay category has the highest fees?
Books, DVDs, and music media carry the highest standard rate at 15.3%, followed closely by jewelry and watches at 15%.
Do Store subscribers pay different rates by category?
Yes — Store subscription tiers typically shave 1–4% off the standard rate depending on category and tier, though the discount isn't uniform across all categories.