TikTok Shop Fee Calculator
On a $50 sale with no shipping or sales tax, TikTok Shop takes $3.00 in fees (6.0%) and you keep $47.00 before your item and shipping costs. TikTok Shop charges US sellers one referral fee on each completed order: a percentage of what the buyer paid, including shipping but not sales tax.
✓ Fees checked against TikTok Shop's official pages on
| Sale price + shipping charged | $45.00 |
| − Referral fee (6%) of item + shipping, excl. tax | $2.70 |
| − Item cost | $12.00 |
| − Your shipping cost | $5.00 |
| − Other costs | $0.00 |
| Profit | $25.30 |
Estimate only. Fees can vary by account status, promotions and category. Check your platform's sale details for the final amount.
TikTok Shop fees in 2026
- Referral fee: 6% in most US categories, charged on completed orders.
- Formula from TikTok Shop: referral fee rate × (customer payment + platform discount − tax). The base includes the shipping fee the buyer paid, and excludes sales tax.
- 5% for five fine-jewelry sub-categories (Diamond, Gold, Jade, Platinum/Carat Gold, Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) and for Pre-Owned categories. Collectibles and Pre-Owned pay 3% on any portion of a sale over $10,000.
- TikTok Shop says the referral fee covers all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax, so there's no separate payment processing fee.
- Refunds: TikTok returns the referral fee minus a Refund Administration Fee of 20% of that fee, capped at $5 per SKU (since May 15, 2025).
- Not included: creator affiliate commissions you choose to offer, ads, shipping labels, and new-seller promotional rates.
- TikTok Shop Seller University – Referral Fees by Category (US)
- TikTok Shop Seller University – Referral Fee Updates and refunds (US)
Platforms change fees often. If something looks off, the official page above wins.
How much TikTok Shop takes at common sale prices
| Sale price | TikTok Shop fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $9.40 | 6.0% |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $23.50 | 6.0% |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $47.00 | 6.0% |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $94.00 | 6.0% |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $235.00 | 6.0% |
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, default settings (standard rates, no ads or boosts). Calculated with this page's fee logic; rates checked .
FAQ
How much does TikTok Shop take from a sale?
In most US categories TikTok Shop charges a 6% referral fee on completed orders, calculated on what the customer paid (including shipping) plus any TikTok-funded discount, minus sales tax. Pre-Owned and five fine-jewelry sub-categories are 5%.
Does TikTok Shop charge a payment processing fee?
Not separately. TikTok Shop's referral fee policy says the referral fee encompasses all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax.
Does TikTok Shop charge fees on shipping?
Yes. TikTok Shop says the referral fee base includes the shipping fee paid by the customer. Sales tax is excluded.
What happens to the fee if an order is refunded?
TikTok Shop refunds the referral fee minus a Refund Administration Fee of 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU. For example, a $10 SKU at 6% has a $0.12 refund administration fee.