TikTok Shop fees in 2026: 6% or 8%?
TikTok Shop has no listing fee and no monthly subscription in the US. It takes a referral fee on every completed order, and that fee already covers payment processing. TikTok's public US fee table lists 6% for most categories (5% for select jewelry and pre-owned items). Since August 2026, several seller sources have reported that the standard rate rose to 8%, but TikTok hasn't published the change. This calculator defaults to 8%, the safer number to price on, and shows what you'd make at 6%. Your settlement statements in Seller Center show the rate you actually pay.
| Cost | Typical US rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Referral fee | 6% public table; 8% reported | Customer payment + TikTok discount − tax |
| New-seller rate | 3% for 30 days | Same base; first sale within 60 days of onboarding |
| Creator commission | You set it, often 10–20% | Item price after your discount |
| Refund admin fee | 20% of the referral fee, max $5 per SKU | Returned orders |
| Fulfillment | Varies (FBT or TikTok Shipping) | Per order |
Profit = Item − Your discount + Buyer shipping − Referral fee − Creator commission − Product cost − Fulfillment − Packaging − Ads
Worked example
You sell a $25 product with free shipping through a creator on 15% commission. At 8%, TikTok takes a $2.00 referral fee and the creator earns $3.75. After a $6 product cost, $4 fulfillment, $0.50 packaging and $2 of ads per order, you keep $6.75, a 27% margin. At the 6% rate you'd keep $7.25. The creator commission costs you almost twice as much as TikTok's fee.
The referral fee is the smallest cost
Most TikTok Shop margins are decided by creator commissions, ad spend and returns, not the referral fee. A two-point fee change moves profit by $0.50 on a $25 order; a five-point change in creator commission moves it by $1.25. Set your commission rate in this calculator first and work back from your target margin.
How to price for profit on TikTok Shop
- Price on 8%, celebrate 6%. If your shop is still on 6%, the difference is a buffer, not profit to spend.
- Model the creator order, not the organic one. Most TikTok Shop sales come through affiliates, so the commission is a normal cost.
- Add ad spend per order. Divide GMV Max spend by orders it drove.
- Don't let the 3% new-seller rate set your price. It lasts 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TikTok Shop take per sale in 2026?
TikTok Shop's public US fee table lists a 6% referral fee for most categories and 5% for select jewelry and pre-owned items. Several seller sources report that the standard rate rose to 8% on August 4, 2026, which TikTok has not published, so check the rate on your Seller Center settlement statements.
Does TikTok Shop charge a separate payment processing fee in the US?
No. In the US the referral fee includes payment processing, so there is no separate transaction fee.
How is the TikTok Shop referral fee calculated?
TikTok calculates it as the referral rate multiplied by the customer payment plus any TikTok-funded discount, minus tax. TikTok reimburses its own discounts to you, so they don't reduce your fee or your revenue.
Is the creator affiliate commission part of the referral fee?
No. The commission you offer creators is separate and charged on top of the referral fee, on the item price after your own discount.
Do I get TikTok Shop fees back on returns?
Mostly. TikTok refunds the referral fee on returned orders but keeps a refund administration fee of 20% of it, capped at $5 per SKU.