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TikTok Shop fees in 2026
TikTok Shop's U.S. seller page lists a 6% commission on each sale and no setup fee, and its category table shows 6% for most categories.[3][1] The fee is called the referral fee. It has applied at 6% to most orders since April 1, 2024.[2]
| Category | Referral fee | Above $10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 6% | 6% |
| Collectibles (cards, sports, entertainment, cultural) | 6% | 3% on the part above |
| Fine jewelry: diamond, gold, jade, platinum, gemstone | 5% | 5% |
| Pre-Owned (bags, watches, sneakers, clothing, cards, phones…) | 5% | 3% on the part above |
The fee is worked out on the customer payment plus any platform-funded discount, minus tax: shipping the customer pays is included, sales tax is not.[1] A platform discount (one TikTok pays for) does not lower your fee; a discount you fund does, because the customer pays less.
How much TikTok Shop takes per order
With no creator involved, TikTok Shop keeps 6% of the order; when a creator sells your item through the affiliate program, their commission comes on top.
| Item price | Fees, direct sale | You receive | Fees with a 15% creator | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $9.40 | $2.10 | $7.90 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $23.50 | $5.25 | $19.75 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $47.00 | $10.50 | $39.50 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $94.00 | $21.00 | $79.00 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $470.00 | $105.00 | $395.00 |
The creator commission is the rate you set when you open a product to affiliates, not a TikTok fee, so it varies by seller and campaign. In the calculator it is applied to the item price; your settlement report shows the exact base TikTok used for each order.
Collectibles and Pre-Owned above $10,000
For Collectibles and Pre-Owned items, the part of a sale above $10,000 is charged 3%, so high-value cards, watches and bags pay a lower overall rate.[1]
| Sale | Most categories (6%) | Collectibles (6%, 3% above $10K) | Pre-Owned (5%, 3% above $10K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8,000 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $400.00 |
| $12,000 | $720.00 | $660.00 | $560.00 |
| $25,000 | $1,500.00 | $1,050.00 | $950.00 |
Refunds and returns
When an order is refunded, TikTok returns the referral fee minus a refund administration fee of 20% of that fee, capped at $5 per item since May 15, 2025.[2] On a $35 order the referral fee is $2.10, so a refund costs you $0.42 of it. The result panel shows this amount for any order you enter.
What to charge for a target payout
Because the fee is a flat share of what the customer pays, the price for a target payout is the target divided by 0.94 in most categories: $25 after fees needs $26.60.
- Compare the same sale on other platforms with the marketplace fee calculator.
- Live sellers can set it against the tiered commission on the Whatnot fee calculator.
- To build fees and a target margin into one price, use the selling price calculator.
Promotions and programs are extraSponsored ads, Smart Promotion and Fulfilled by TikTok are separate, optional charges. Enter them under other costs if you use them.
TikTok Shop fee changes
- Category table updated by TikTok; rates unchanged at 6% (5% fine jewelry and Pre-Owned).
- Refund administration fee capped at $5 per item.
- Five fine-jewelry sub-categories lowered from 6% to 5%.
- Referral fee raised to 6% per qualified order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TikTok Shop take per sale?
6% of what the customer pays, including shipping and excluding sales tax, in most U.S. categories. A $30 item with $5 shipping pays $2.10.
Is the TikTok Shop referral fee charged on shipping?
Yes. TikTok includes the shipping fee paid by the customer in the referral fee base. Sales tax is excluded.
Is the creator commission part of TikTok Shop fees?
No. It is the affiliate rate you choose for creators who promote your product. It is deducted in addition to the referral fee.
Which TikTok Shop categories pay 5%?
Five fine-jewelry sub-categories (diamond, gold, jade, platinum and gemstone jewelry) and the Pre-Owned categories.
Do I get the TikTok Shop fee back on a refund?
Mostly. TikTok keeps a refund administration fee of 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per item, and returns the rest.