TikTok Shop Fee Calculator
Calculate TikTok Shop referral fees per order — the flat 6% referral fee already includes payment processing. Select your category to get the correct rate.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
Note: TikTok Shop fee rates change frequently and vary by promotion period. Rates shown are US rates as of June 2025. Always verify at seller.tiktok.com.
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Per-order fee breakdown
Referral fee (6% — Most categories)$1.80
Total fees per order$1.80
Effective fee rate6.0%
Monthly fees (100 orders)
Referral fees$179.94
Total monthly TikTok fees$179.94
How this is calculated
Referral fee = (Sale price + Shipping charged) × 6%
Total fees = Referral fee + Payment fee
Assumptions:
- Rates for US TikTok Shop, verified June 2025
- Payment processing rate is approximate — TikTok does not publicly disclose exact payment fee
- Category rates may vary during promotional periods (e.g., new seller discounts)
Source: https://seller.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=10001987 · Last verified: 2026-07-02
TikTok Shop fees on common order values (6% referral, 2026)
| Order total | Referral fee (6%) | With 10% affiliate | With 15% affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $0.90 | $2.40 | $3.15 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $4.00 | $5.25 |
| $40.00 | $2.40 | $6.40 | $8.40 |
| $60.00 | $3.60 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $16.00 | $21.00 |
Affiliate columns = 6% referral + creator commission. Payment processing is included in the referral fee. Rates verified July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TikTok Shop's referral fee in 2026?
TikTok Shop US charges a flat 6% referral fee on most product categories (select jewelry items are 5%). New sellers who make their first sale within 60 days of onboarding get a promotional 3% rate for 30 days. The fee is calculated on the customer payment (including shipping) minus tax, and it already includes payment processing.
Does TikTok Shop have hidden fees?
No separate payment processing fee — it is bundled into the 6% referral fee. There are no listing fees or monthly subscription fees. Your real optional costs are affiliate creator commissions (typically 10–20%, you set the rate), TikTok Ads, and fulfillment/shipping if you use Fulfilled by TikTok.
How much does TikTok Shop take from a $30 sale?
At the standard 6% referral fee: $30 × 6% = $1.80, leaving you $28.20 before product cost and shipping. If an affiliate creator drove the sale at 15% commission, add $4.50 — total platform + creator cost $6.30 (21%), leaving $23.70.
Does the TikTok Shop referral fee apply to shipping?
Yes. The official formula is Referral Fee = 6% × (Customer payment + platform discount − tax), and customer payment includes any shipping the buyer pays. Charging $5 shipping adds $0.30 to your referral fee.
How does TikTok Shop's fee compare to Etsy or Shopify?
TikTok Shop (6% flat referral fee, payment processing included) is lower than Etsy (~9.5% in fees) and comparable to Shopify Payments on Basic (2.9% + $0.30). The difference: TikTok Shop has no monthly plan fee and provides built-in organic discovery through the For You Page.