TikTok Shop Fees in United States (2026)
TikTok Shop charges US sellers a single referral fee that bundles in payment processing. Below is the full fee schedule with a worked example, verified against the TikTok Shop US Seller Center.
Quick Answer
TikTok Shop charges US sellers a 6% referral fee on most product categories, dropping to 5% for jewelry. Payment processing is bundled into that fee, so there is no separate transaction charge. Returns incur a refund administration fee of 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU. New sellers who make their first sale within 60 days of onboarding can earn a reduced 3% rate for 30 days.
Commission Rates by Product Category
TikTok Shop charges United States sellers a percentage of each sale based on the product category. These rates are also called “referral fees.”
| Category | Commission | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 6% | Standard referral fee |
| Jewelry (diamond, gold, jade, platinum, gemstones) | 5% | Lowest rate |
| Pre-owned items | 5% | 3% on the portion above $10,000 |
Additional Seller Fees
Beyond category commission, the following apply to United States sellers:
Payment processing: Included
The US uses a unified referral fee — payment processing is bundled into the 6%. There is no separate transaction or processing fee.
Refund administration fee: 20% of referral fee (max $5 per SKU)
When a buyer returns an item, TikTok refunds your referral fee but keeps a 20% admin fee, capped at $5 per SKU. Effective May 15, 2025.
New seller promotion
New sellers who make their first sale within 60 days of onboarding unlock a reduced 3% referral fee for 30 days.
How Fees Affect Your Profit
A concrete example of how fees impact a typical sale:
Example: $20 apparel item sold in the United States
- Selling price: $20.00
- Referral fee (6%): -$1.20
- Revenue after platform fee: $18.80
Excludes COGS, Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) costs, creator/affiliate commissions, and advertising. US sales tax is added at checkout, not deducted from your revenue.
Work out your exact margin with the free TikTok Shop profit calculator →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much commission does TikTok Shop take in the US?
TikTok Shop charges US sellers a 6% referral fee on most categories and 5% on jewelry. This fee already includes payment processing, so there is no separate transaction fee.
Is there a separate payment processing fee on TikTok Shop US?
No. TikTok Shop US uses a unified referral fee that already includes payment processing. The 6% (or 5% for jewelry) is the only platform charge on a sale.
What is the TikTok Shop refund administration fee?
When a US buyer returns an item, TikTok refunds your referral fee but keeps a refund administration fee of 20% of that referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU.
Do new TikTok Shop sellers get a lower fee?
Yes. New US sellers who make their first sale within 60 days of onboarding qualify for a reduced 3% referral fee for 30 days.
Does TikTok Shop US charge fees on sales tax?
No. US sales tax is added to the buyer's order at checkout and is not part of your revenue, so the referral fee is calculated on the product price, not on sales tax.
Compare Other Markets
TikTok Shop fees differ by country. Compare United States with other markets:
Source: TikTok Shop US — Seller Center Commission & Fee Schedule
Last verified: 11 June 2026
Rates may change. Always verify with your TikTok Seller Center dashboard.