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Overview
Requires region-matched Amazon accounts; mainland publishers often use HK/US entities. Policies change frequently—read current terms.
Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
About this network
Amazon Associates is Amazon's official program, operated per marketplace region with strict, frequently changing rules. Cookie window is 1 day; rates vary by category.
Who it fits
- Best for
- Publishers with region-matched Amazon accounts and compliant English product sites
- Not ideal for
- Beginners expecting passive income or mainland individuals without regional entities
Notes for Chinese publishers
Pros
- +Extremely high brand recognition
- +Low minimum payout threshold (~$10)
- +Fits product review and deal content
Watch outs
- −1-day cookie window
- −High barrier for mainland individuals
- −Frequent policy changes; accounts get closed easily
Signup steps
- Prepare region-matched Amazon account
- Submit site in Associates hub
- Generate product links after approval
- Follow each marketplace Operating Agreement
Commission & requirements
- Commission range
- 1%–10%
- Cookie Duration
- 1 days
- Commission notes
- Commissions range 1%–10% with wide category variance; low-margin categories pay very little.
Can Chinese users apply?
- Payout rails tightly coupled to marketplace region; high barrier for Chinese publishers.
- Chinese-language promotion may be restricted per platform policy
Payout details
- Minimum Payout
- $10.00Payout rails tightly coupled to marketplace region; high barrier for Chinese publishers.
- Payout Cycle
- Net-60Commissions lock and pay per merchant return windows and network policy.
- Methods
- Currency
- USD
- Tax Forms
- W-8BEN
Read before applying
- Site content unrelated to Amazon products
- Missing affiliate disclosure
- Trademark or price-scraping violations
- Marketplace region mismatch