TikTok Shop Fee Calculator
Calculate TikTok Shop referral fees and payment processing fees per order. Select your product category to get the correct referral rate.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & POD
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 (8% — Most categories)$2.40
Payment processing (~3%)$0.90
Total fees per order$3.30
Effective fee rate11.0%
Monthly fees (100 orders)
Referral fees$239.92
Payment processing fees$89.97
Total monthly TikTok fees$329.89
How this is calculated
Referral fee = (Sale price + Shipping charged) × 8%
Payment fee = (Sale price + Shipping charged) × 3%
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: 2025-06-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TikTok Shop's referral fee?
TikTok Shop US referral fees vary by category: general merchandise ~8%, electronics ~5%, books ~4%. These rates can change — always verify current rates in TikTok Seller Center. The referral fee applies to the total order amount including shipping.
Does TikTok Shop have hidden fees?
Beyond the referral fee, TikTok Shop charges payment processing (~3%). If you use TikTok Ads or affiliate creators, those are additional costs you control. There are no listing fees or monthly subscription fees for standard sellers.
How does TikTok Shop's fee compare to Etsy or Shopify?
TikTok Shop (referral ~8% + payment ~3% = ~11%) is comparable to Etsy (~9.5% in fees) but higher than Shopify Payments on Basic (2% + $0.30). The difference: TikTok Shop has no monthly plan fee and provides built-in organic discovery through the For You Page.