This TikTok Shop fee calculator shows what you keep from a sale in the US, after TikTok’s referral fee and any creator commission. Pick your category, add your costs, and it works out your profit and the price you need.
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Updates as you type. Fees are rounded to the nearest cent.
| Item price | |
| Shipping the buyer pays | |
| Referral fee | |
| Creator commission | |
| Your payout | |
| Your shipping cost | |
| What you paid for the item | |
| Profit |
TikTok's referral fee includes payment processing. Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) fees and ads aren't included.
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TikTok Shop seller fees (US) in 2026
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 6% |
| Pre-owned items | 5% up to $10,000, then 3% |
| Collectibles & trading cards | 6% up to $10,000, then 3% |
| Fine jewelry (diamond, gold, jade, platinum, ruby, sapphire, emerald) | 5% |
| Referral fee is charged on | Item price plus shipping the buyer pays, before tax |
| Payment processing | Included in the referral fee |
| Creator (affiliate) commission | The rate you set, when a creator makes the sale |
| Refunded orders | 20% of the referral fee, up to $5.00 per item |
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How much does TikTok Shop take?
TikTok Shop charges one fee on each sale: a referral fee of 6% in most categories. It’s worked out on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays, before sales tax, and it includes payment processing. There’s no listing fee and no monthly fee.
On a $25 item with $5 shipping, TikTok takes $1.80. After a $5 label and $8 for the item, you keep $15.20.
TikTok Shop fees by category
- Most categories: 6%.
- Pre-owned items: 5% up to $10,000, then 3%.
- Collectibles and trading cards: 6% up to $10,000, then 3%.
- Fine jewelry (diamond, gold, jade, platinum, ruby, sapphire and emerald): 5%.
Some new sellers get a lower rate for a while under a promotional plan. Choose “My own rate” in the calculator and enter the rate from your Seller Center.
Creator commission
When a creator sells your product through TikTok’s affiliate program, you pay them the commission rate you set, on top of the referral fee. It comes out of your payout. At 15%, the $25 item above pays the creator $3.75, leaving you $11.45 instead of $15.20. Enter your rate in the calculator to see what you can afford to offer.
Refunds and returns
If an order is refunded, returned or cancelled, TikTok gives back the referral fee except for a refund administration fee: 20% of the referral fee, up to $5.00 per item. On the $25 example, that’s $0.36.
What changed in TikTok Shop’s fees
Every TikTok Shop fee change we’ve recorded, newest first. This list updates on its own when fees change.
| Date | Platform | What changed | Before | After | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop | Refund administration fee | 20% of the referral fee | 20%, up to $5 per item | No fee on creator sample refunds or eligible cancellations before shipping. Source | |
| TikTok Shop | Referral fee, fine jewelry | 6% | 5% | Diamond, gold, jade, platinum and ruby, sapphire and emerald jewelry. Source | |
| TikTok Shop | Referral fee, most categories | Launch promotional rates | 6% | Sellers already on a promotional plan kept it until the promotion ended. Source |
How the calculator works
- Referral fee = your category’s rate × (item price + shipping the buyer pays). Sales tax isn’t included.
- Item price means the price after any discount you fund. Discounts TikTok pays for don’t change your fee or payout.
- Creator commission = your commission rate × the item price.
- Profit = item price + shipping the buyer pays − TikTok’s fee − creator commission − your shipping cost − what you paid for the item.
Each fee is rounded to the nearest cent. Rates come from TikTok Shop Seller University. Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) fees and ads aren’t included.
TikTok Shop fee examples
These examples use the fees as of 25 October 2026.
A $25 item with $5 shipping
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price + shipping | $30.00 |
| Referral fee (6% of $30) | −$1.80 |
| Your payout | $28.20 |
| Shipping label | −$5.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$8.00 |
| Profit | $15.20 |
The same sale through a creator at 15%
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price + shipping | $30.00 |
| Referral fee (6% of $30) | −$1.80 |
| Creator commission (15% of $25) | −$3.75 |
| Your payout | $24.45 |
| Shipping label | −$5.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$8.00 |
| Profit | $11.45 |
Pre-owned sneakers: $60 with $8 shipping
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price + shipping | $68.00 |
| Referral fee (5% of $68) | −$3.40 |
| Your payout | $64.60 |
TikTok Shop fee questions
Does TikTok Shop charge a payment processing fee?
No. TikTok says its referral fee covers all its fees except shipping and tax, so there’s no separate processing fee.
Does TikTok Shop take a fee on shipping?
Yes. The referral fee includes the shipping the buyer pays. With free shipping, the fee is on the item price only, but you pay the label.
How does TikTok Shop compare with other marketplaces?
At 6%, it’s one of the lowest seller fees around, though creator commissions can add much more. Use Where should I sell this? to compare the others.
Does this work for the UK?
Not yet. TikTok Shop UK charges a different rate, so this calculator covers US sellers only.
Is this calculator from TikTok?
No. SellerCounter is independent and isn’t affiliated with TikTok. We check TikTok Shop’s fees against Seller University and update this page when they change. Your Seller Center statement is always the final word.