TikTok Shop fees 2026 (US)
The shortest fee schedule in ecommerce — and the one with the biggest cost hiding outside it. The same data our TikTok calculator runs on. Verified 2026-10-22.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Referral fee — most categories | 6% of order total (incl. shipping charged, excl. buyer tax) |
| Referral fee — jewelry & pre-owned | 5% |
| Refund administration fee | 20% of the order's referral fee, capped at $5/item, kept on refunded orders |
| Creator affiliate commission | You set it — typically 5–20% of price |
| Delivery | Your postage, TikTok Shop logistics rates, or FBT fulfillment fees |
The referral fee is genuinely low. The business model runs on the commission line: at a typical 12% creator rate, distribution costs twice the platform fee. Price with both in view.