Etsy Fee Calculator Brazil (Price in Brazilian Real BRL)

Etsy Seller Fee Rates in Brazil

Listing fee for the Etsy product that you list on Etsy website:  R$1.03

Listings are active for four months, or until they sell.

Transaction fee for the Etsy product that you sell on Etsy website: 6.5 % 

Payment processing fee for the Etsy product that you sell on Etsy website*: 6.5% + 0.3 USD(approx BRL1.53)

Once purchased, there is a small commission fee and a standard PayPal payment processing fee.

Offsite Ads Fee* -15% (optional)

Etsy pays to advertise your items across the web through offsite ads. You only pay a fee when you make a sale from one of those ads. Learn more about advertising fees6.530.2R1.03

Are you a Brazilian creative or entrepreneur selling handmade crafts, vintage goods, or digital products on Etsy? With over 7.5 million sellers worldwide, Etsy remains a powerhouse for small businesses, but its fee structure can feel overwhelming—especially for sellers in Brazil dealing with currency conversions, VAT, and localized transaction costs.

That’s why I built the Etsy Seller Fees Calculator for Brazil, a free tool designed to eliminate guesswork and help you price products profitably. Whether you’re in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, or anywhere else in Brazil, this calculator accounts for all fees in Brazilian Reais (BRL), including:

  • Listing fees

  • Transaction fees (6.5%)

  • Payment processing fees (3% + R$0.40 per sale)

  • VAT (Value-Added Tax)

  • Currency conversion costs

In this guide, I’ll explain how to use the calculator, break down Etsy’s 2025 fee structure for Brazilian sellers, and share tips to minimize costs and maximize profits. Let’s dive in!

Why Brazilian Sellers Need an Etsy Fee Calculator

Etsy’s global platform connects you with buyers worldwide, but its fee system isn’t one-size-fits-all. For Brazilian sellers, unique challenges arise:

  1. Currency Fluctuations: The BRL-USD exchange rate impacts your final earnings.

  2. Local Taxes: VAT (ICMS) and other taxes apply to cross-border sales.

  3. Hidden Costs: Payment processing fees (3% + R$0.40) and transaction fees (6.5%) add up quickly.

Without a localized calculator, you risk underpricing products (hurting profits) or overpricing them (losing sales). My tool simplifies this by converting all fees to BRL and factoring in Brazil-specific costs.

How the 2025 Etsy Fee Calculator Works

Step 1: Enter Your Product Price

Input your item’s price in BRL. For example, if you sell handmade jewelry for R$150, the calculator will break down fees based on this amount.

Step 2: Automatic Fee Breakdown

The tool instantly calculates:

  • Listing Fee: R$0.32 (to list an item for 4 months)

  • Transaction Fee: 6.5% of R150=R9.75

  • Payment Processing Fee: 3% of R1500.40 = R$4.90

  • VAT: 17% (varies by state) on Etsy’s fees = R$2.58

Total Etsy Fees: R17.55

NetProfit 150 – R17.55 =132.45

Step 3: Adjust and Optimize

Use the results to experiment with pricing. For instance, increasing your product price to R160 might net you after fees, improving margins without deterring buyers

Detailed Breakdown of Etsy Fees for Brazilian Sellers in 2025

1. Listing Fees

  • Cost: R$0.32 per item (4-month listing)

  • Tip: Renew listings only for bestsellers to save money.

2. Transaction Fees (6.5%)

Etsy charges 6.5% on the total sale price (product + shipping). For a R150itemwithR20 shipping:

  • Fee: 6.5% of R170=R11.05

3. Payment Processing Fees (3% + R$0.40)

Etsy Payments deducts:

  • 3% of the sale price

  • A fixed R0.40fee∗Example∗:ForaR150 sale → R$4.90 total.

4. VAT (Value-Added Tax)

Brazil’s VAT (ICMS) applies to Etsy’s fees. Rates vary by state:

  • São Paulo: 18%

  • Rio de Janeiro: 17%

  • Minas Gerais: 16%
    Formula: VAT = (Transaction Fee + Payment Processing Fee) × VAT Rate

5. Currency Conversion Fees

If buyers pay in USD, Etsy converts it to BRL at a rate that includes a ~2.5% markup.

Case Study: A Brazilian Seller’s Profit Journey

Maria, a ceramic artist from São Paulo, sells mugs for R120 each. Before using the calculator, she assumed profit was R100 each. After inputting her price, she discovered:

  • Total Fees: R 21.80 (R7.80 transaction fee + R4.00 payment processing 0.32 listing + R$9.68 VAT)

  • Net Profit: R$98.20

By adjusting her price to R 125 and offering bundled deals, she increased her profit to Rper sale while staying competitive.

5 Tips to Reduce Etsy Fees for Brazilian Sellers

  1. Bundle Products: Sell sets (e.g., 3 mugs for R$300) to lower per-item fees.

  2. Optimize Shipping: Offer free shipping by embedding costs into product prices.

  3. Track VAT Rates: Use the calculator to adjust pricing if your state’s VAT changes.

  4. Promote Off-Etsy: Use Instagram or WhatsApp to drive traffic and avoid Etsy Ads fees.

  5. Renew Listings Strategically: Avoid auto-renewing slow-moving items.

FAQ: Etsy Fees for Brazilian Sellers

Q: Does Etsy charge VAT on Brazilian sales?
A: Yes, VAT applies to Etsy’s fees. The calculator includes this automatically.

Q: How often do Etsy fees change?
A: Fees are updated annually. This tool reflects 2025’s confirmed rates.

Q: Can I use PayPal instead of Etsy Payments?
A: Yes, but PayPal charges higher fees (5.99% + R$0.60), reducing profits.

Final Call to Action

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