TikTok Shop Commission Rates for EU Sellers (2026)
As of February 2026. Based on TikTok Shop's published fee schedule for European markets.
Quick Answer
TikTok Shop charges EU sellers 5-6% commission depending on product category, plus a 2% transaction fee on every order. Jewelry (Precious) has the lowest rate at 5%. Most other categories are charged 6%. These rates apply to all EU markets as of February 2026.
Commission Rates by Product Category
TikTok Shop uses a category-based commission model. Sellers are charged a percentage of each sale based on the product category. These rates are also called “referral fees.”
| Product Category | Commission Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 6% | Standard rate |
| Apparel & Fashion | 6% | Standard rate |
| Home & Garden | 6% | Standard rate |
| Beauty & Personal Care | 6% | Standard rate |
| Jewelry (Precious) | 5% | Lowest rate |
| Toys & Games | 6% | Standard rate |
| Sports & Outdoors | 6% | Standard rate |
| Books & Media | 6% | Standard rate |
| Food & Beverages | 6% | Standard rate |
| Other Categories | 6% | Standard rate |
Additional Transaction Fees
In addition to category-based commission, TikTok Shop charges the following fees on every transaction:
Transaction fee: 2%
Applied to every order. Covers payment processing and gateway costs.
Refund admin fee: 20% of original referral fee (max €5)
When a customer returns an item, TikTok refunds the commission but keeps a 20% admin fee, capped at €5 per unit.
How Commission Affects Your Profit
Here's a concrete example of how commission impacts a typical sale:
Example: €25 Apparel product sold in Germany
- Selling price: €25.00
- Commission (6%): -€1.50
- Transaction fee (2%): -€0.50
- VAT extracted (19%): -€3.99
- Revenue after platform fees: €19.01
This doesn't include COGS, shipping, or affiliate commissions. Calculate your exact profit →
Track which marketing channels drive these sales with UTM-tagged links →
Commission Rate Changes
TikTok Shop periodically runs promotional periods where commission rates may be reduced for new sellers or specific categories. Flash sale service fees may also apply during major shopping events.
Always verify current rates in your TikTok Seller Center dashboard under Finance > Fee Schedule.
Source: TikTok Seller Center — Commission & Fee Schedule (EU Markets)
Last verified: 27 February 2026
Rates may change. Always verify with your TikTok Seller Center dashboard.