TikTok Shop Fee Calculator (US, 2026)
Enter price, shipping, costs and your creator commission to see TikTok Shop's referral fee, affiliate cost, Smart Promotion fee and expected refund costs.
Also: TikTok Shop Fee Calculator UK (2026)
Fee table
| Platform | Fee | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop US | Referral fee 6% of (customer payment incl. buyer-paid shipping + platform discount − tax) | 6% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| TikTok Shop US | 5% for five jewelry sub-categories; 3% on the portion above $10k in some Collectibles | 5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| TikTok Shop US | Refund administration fee: 20% of the referral fee, max $5 per SKU | 20% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| TikTok Shop US | Smart Promotion (optional program): 3.5% of GMV, 4.5% in mega-campaign periods | 3.5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
Fee changelog
- TikTok Shop US: US refund administration fee capped at $5 per SKU. source
- TikTok Shop US: US referral fee cut 6% → 5% for five jewelry sub-categories. source
- TikTok Shop US: US referral fee raised to 6% per order. source
Worked examples
$30 skincare, 15% creator commission
| Referral fee 6% | $1.80 |
| Creator commission 15% | $4.50 |
| Total fees | $6.30 |
| Payout | $23.70 |
| Profit | $9.70 |
| Margin | 32.3% |
$25 tee with Smart Promotion 3.5%
| Referral fee 6% | $1.50 |
| Creator commission 10% | $2.50 |
| Smart Promotion 3.5000000000000004% | $0.88 |
| Total fees | $4.88 |
| Payout | $20.12 |
| Profit | $7.62 |
| Margin | 30.5% |
$400 gold ring (5% jewelry rate)
| Referral fee 5% | $20.00 |
| Creator commission 15% | $60.00 |
| Total fees | $80.00 |
| Payout | $320.00 |
| Profit | $62.00 |
| Margin | 15.5% |
FAQ
What are TikTok Shop fees for sellers in the US?
A referral fee of 6% on most categories (5% for five jewelry sub-categories; 3% on the portion above $10k in some Collectibles), charged on customer payment including shipping plus platform discounts, minus tax. Creator affiliate commission, optional Smart Promotion (3.5% of GMV) and ads are extra.
What is the TikTok Shop US referral fee?
6% for most categories, charged on the customer payment including buyer-paid shipping. Five jewelry sub-categories pay 5%, and some Collectibles pay 3% on the portion above $10k. You can override the rate in advanced fields.
How is the referral fee base calculated?
Referral fee = rate × (customer payment + platform discount − tax). It includes the shipping fee paid by the customer.
What is the refund administration fee?
When an order is refunded TikTok returns the referral fee minus a refund administration fee of 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU (since 15 May 2025).
Is there a 3% new-seller rate?
TikTok mentions promotional plans for new sellers, but no current 3% new-seller rate is published on the official US referral fee pages we checked. Enter your own rate if you have one.
How do creator commission and FBT fees affect the total?
Affiliate commission is a percentage you set for creators, charged on the item price. Fulfilled by TikTok fees depend on size and weight; put them in shipping cost.