TikTok Shop Fees in 2026
Every TikTok Shop seller fee for the US and UK in one table, linked to TikTok Shop's official pages, with a change log and a quick calculator. For the full tool use the TikTok Shop fee calculator.
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 |
| TikTok Shop UK | Commission 9%, VAT included, on (net sales + customer-paid shipping + platform discount − refunds) | 9% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| TikTok Shop UK | Effective 5% for eligible Electronics and some Beauty & Personal Care categories | 5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| TikTok Shop UK | Shipped-by-Seller (own 3PL) service fee £0.50 per delivered package, incl. VAT, from 15 Jul 2026 (not FBT / Shipped via Platform) | £0.50 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
Fee changelog
- TikTok Shop UK: UK £0.50 Shipped-by-Seller service fee per delivered package introduced. source
- 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% |
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).