What Is the Handling Fee?
Updated April 15, 2026
The handling fee lets you add a cost to an order that is not directly attached to Cost of Goods. This covers expenses such as packing materials, processing fees from a fulfillment center, or other per-order overhead costs.
When to Use It#
Use the handling fee when you have a consistent per-order cost that applies across all orders, such as:
- Packing materials (boxes, tape, labels)
- Fulfillment center processing fees
- Pick-and-pack labor costs
When to Leave It Blank#
If you do not have any per-order costs beyond your product COGS and shipping, leave the handling fee blank. It will not affect your profit calculations.
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