SuanSupplyHow TikTok Shop fees work in 2026
- Referral fee: 6% for most US categories, on the customer payment including buyer-paid shipping, plus any platform-funded discount, minus sales tax.
- Lower rates: 5% on five fine-jewelry sub-categories and on pre-owned items; pre-owned and collectibles pay 3% on the part of a sale above $10,000.
- No other platform fees: TikTok says the referral fee covers all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax, so there is no listing, monthly or payment processing fee.
- Creator commission: the rate you set, paid only on sales an affiliate creator drives.
- Refunds: TikTok keeps 20% of the refunded referral fee as an admin fee, capped at $5 per SKU per refund.
- Reports of 8%: some seller blogs reported an 8% rate from August 4, 2026; TikTok's official US table still lists 6% as of October 18, 2026. Check your rate in Seller Center.
Example
A $25 item with $5 shipping paid by the buyer (no creator): the referral fee is 6% of $30 = $1.80, so you receive $28.20 before your label and item cost. A creator at 15% would add $3.75. Read the full TikTok Shop fees guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does TikTok Shop take from a sale?
6% of what the customer pays including shipping, minus tax, for most US categories. On a $25 item with $5 shipping, that is $1.80.
Does TikTok Shop charge a payment processing fee?
No separate one. The referral fee covers all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax.
Is creator commission included in the referral fee?
No. Affiliate creator commission is the rate you set and is paid on top of the referral fee, only on sales the creator drives.