How much does TikTok Shop take from a $100 sale?
The referral fee in most categories, with no shipping:
| Sale | TikTok Shop fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $9.40 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $23.50 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $47.00 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $94.00 |
| $200 | $12.00 | $188.00 |
Shipping the buyer pays adds 6% of the shipping too. Pick your category in the calculator.
TikTok Shop fees next to other US marketplaces
Fees on the same sale with free shipping and no sales tax: most categories, no Store, Boost or ads, and a free cash-out.
| Platform | $25 sale | $50 sale | $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop | $1.50 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| eBay | $3.80 | $7.20 | $14.00 |
| Mercari | $2.50 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Poshmark | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Depop | $1.28 | $2.10 | $3.75 |
Each amount comes from that platform's calculator on this site, using the platform's own fee page. Depop charges no selling fee in the US, only payment processing. Shipping labels are left out.
How it works
TikTok Shop charges one fee on each completed order, the referral fee. TikTok says it covers all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax, so there is no separate payment processing fee. The fee is a percentage of what the customer pays plus any discount TikTok funds, minus sales tax; it includes the shipping the buyer pays. The rate depends on the category: 6% in most categories, 5% for fine jewelry (diamond, gold, jade, platinum, ruby, sapphire and emerald) and for pre-owned items. In collectibles and pre-owned, the part of a sale above $10,000 is charged 3%. You keep the item price plus shipping, minus the fee.
Worked examples
- TikTok's own example: the customer pays $102, including $2 of sales tax, and TikTok funds a $5 discount. The fee is 6% × ($102 + $5 − $2) = $6.30.
- A $25 item with $5 shipping in most categories: 6% × $30 = $1.80. You keep $28.20, before the label and your costs.
- A pre-owned watch sold for $12,000 with free shipping: 5% × $10,000 = $500.00, plus 3% × $2,000 = $60.00. The fee is $560.00 and you keep $11,440.00.
Common questions
What are TikTok Shop's seller fees in 2026?
In the US, one referral fee per completed order: 6% in most categories, 5% for fine jewelry and pre-owned items, and 3% on the part of a collectibles or pre-owned sale above $10,000. It is charged on what the buyer pays including shipping, but not sales tax.
Does TikTok Shop charge a payment processing fee?
No separate one. TikTok says the referral fee covers all TikTok Shop fees except shipping and tax, so the 6% includes payment processing.
Is the TikTok Shop fee charged on shipping?
Yes. TikTok's fee base includes the shipping fee the customer pays. Sales tax is taken out before the fee is worked out.
Is the TikTok Shop fee 8%?
Not on TikTok's own pages. Its US category table, dated 8 October 2026, lists 6% for most categories and 5% for fine jewelry and pre-owned items. Your rate on each order is shown in Seller Center.
Is TikTok Shop cheaper than eBay?
Yes, in most categories. On a $50 sale with free shipping TikTok Shop takes $3.00 and eBay $7.20; on $100 it is $6.00 against $14.00. Creator affiliate commissions you set come on top of TikTok's fee.
Do I get the fee back if the buyer returns the item?
Mostly. TikTok refunds the referral fee minus a refund administration fee of 20% of it, capped at $5 per SKU. On a $100 item at 6%, it keeps $1.20; from $417 up the cap of $5 applies. There is no admin fee if the order is cancelled automatically before it ships.
What does this calculator leave out?
Creator affiliate commissions you set, TikTok shipping labels, ads, promotional rates for new sellers, and sales tax on the referral fee in some states. Use 'Costs and profit' for your own label and item cost.
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Sources
- Source: TikTok Shop referral fees by category (US) (Checked 2026-10-24)
- Source: TikTok Shop referral fee and refund rules (Checked 2026-10-24)