Walmart Marketplace fees for Industrial & Scientific
Walmart charges a flat 12% referral fee on every Industrial & Scientific sale. No tiers, no brackets, no surprises. Amazon charges 12% on the equivalent category.
Walmart Industrial & Scientific fee calculator
Pre-filled with Industrial & Scientific. Adjust price + COGS + fulfillment to see your real net profit.
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Worked examples — Walmart Industrial & Scientific fees at common price points
How Walmart's referral fee scales for Industrial & Scientific listings at representative price points, with Amazon side-by-side.
| Sale price | Walmart fee | Amazon fee | Walmart net | Amazon net | Walmart vs. Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.20 | $1.20 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $0.00 |
| $25.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $0.00 |
| $50.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $0.00 |
| $100.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $0.00 |
| $200.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $0.00 |
How to win on Walmart in Industrial & Scientific
Listing optimization
Industrial & Scientificlistings on Walmart benefit from completing all category attributes — Walmart's content-score algorithm weighs attribute completeness at 40% of total. Run a bulk audit and fill missing fields.
Keyword research
Industrial & Scientific sellers should target keywords like walmart industrial seller, walmart b2b listing, and walmart wholesale seo. Walmart's autocomplete is the most reliable free source for category-specific volume.
WFS vs. self-fulfillment
For Industrial & Scientific (typical AOV $19), the WFS break-even depends on weight, dimensions, and velocity. Use the calculator above to model both fulfillment options.
Walmart vs. Amazon for Industrial & Scientific
The fee delta is zero — fees are equal. Audience size, ad costs, and conversion rate usually matter more.
FAQ — Walmart Industrial & Scientific fees
What is the Walmart Marketplace referral fee for Industrial & Scientific?
Flat 12% on item subtotal (excluding shipping).
How does Walmart's Industrial & Scientific fee compare to Amazon's?
Walmart charges 12% in this category; Amazon charges 12%. For most Industrial & Scientific sellers, the fee delta is small enough that other factors (audience size, ad costs, conversion rate) drive the platform decision more than fee math alone.
What's an example Walmart fee for Industrial & Scientific?
On a typical $19 Lab safety goggles listing, Walmart's referral fee comes to 2.28 (12.0% effective). Use the calculator above to model your own price + COGS.
Are there other Walmart fees beyond the referral fee for Industrial & Scientific?
WFS (Walmart Fulfillment Services) adds a per-unit fulfillment fee plus a per-cubic-foot storage fee on top of the referral. Self-fulfilled sellers pay only the referral fee plus their own shipping costs. Use the "Fulfillment cost" field in the calculator to model both.
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