Etsy Fees Structure
Etsy charges sellers various fees, including a $0.20 flat fee per listing. If an item does not sell in four months, sellers pay $0.20 again to relist it. In addition, there is a 6.5% transaction fee applied to the sale price plus shipping and gift wrapping costs.
Etsy fees can significantly impact profit margins. Understanding the different fees is crucial to maximize profits. The main fees are listing fees and transaction fees.
- Listing fees: $0.20 per product listed to help Etsy maintain the platform and showcase listings.
- Transaction fees: 6.5% of the sale price plus shipping and gift wrapping. Etsy also takes a percentage of shipping to prevent sellers from using low sale prices with high shipping fees.
International Selling and VAT
For most sellers, Etsy fees total around 20% of costs. Sellers from outside the US are charged the same USD fees and convert the USD price to their currency. UK sellers may be able to claim back some VAT, but the process can be complex. Consulting a UK tax specialist is highly recommended.