2026 fee structure

TikTok Shop Fee Calculator

The full fee stack. Not just the 6% referral fee. Includes FBT fulfillment, creator fees, and returns.

ttcalc — fee-calculator.js 2026 rates

Inputs

Fulfilled by TikTok. Mandatory since Mar 31, 2026.
Percentage of sale price. 0 if no creator. Max 30%.
Expected return rate (e.g. 10 for 10%)
Set 0 if "free shipping" is baked into price
% of returned units that can be resold. 100% = no product loss.
Fee stack
Sale price (incl. shipping)$29.99
− Base commission (6%, incl. payment processing)-$1.80
− FBT fulfillment-$3.20
− Transaction fee ($0.30/order)-$0.30
− Creator commission-$0.00
= TikTok payout$24.69
− Refund admin fee-$0.00
− Return cost-$0.00
= Net after returns$0.00
Total TikTok take$5.30 (17.7%)

Source: TikTok Shop Seller Center 2026 docs and third-party reports. Refund admin fee is an estimate (20% of referral, capped at $5). Does not include ad spend, FBT storage fees, inbound shipping, or removal/disposal fees. Real fees vary by region, category, and seller status.

What the TikTok Shop fees actually are

01 / explainer
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Base commission (6%)

6% flat for all US categories. Payment processing is included in this rate. No separate processing fee. A flat $0.30 transaction fee applies per order. Charged on total sale price including shipping.

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FBT fulfillment

$2.86/$3.20/$3.58 per unit depending on size. Mandatory since March 31, 2026. Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) — you ship bulk to TikTok's warehouse, they handle last-mile.

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Creator commission

1%–30% (you set it). Paid to TikTok creators/affiliates who promote your product. Stacks ON TOP of all fees above. Set to 0 if you don't use creators.

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What's NOT included

This calculator doesn't include: TikTok ad spend, FBT storage fees (monthly per-cubic-foot), inbound shipping to FBT warehouse, aged-inventory surcharges, or removal/disposal fees. Use the Profit Calculator for a more complete picture including these costs.

FAQ

02 / questions
Is the 6% referral fee all TikTok takes?

The 6% referral fee includes payment processing. On top of that you pay a $0.30 flat transaction fee per order, FBT fulfillment ($2.86–$3.58/unit), creator commission (0–30%), and return costs. The real total typically ranges from 10% to 22%+ depending on your setup.

Do I pay creator commission on top of everything?

Yes. Creator commission is set by you (0–30%) and stacks on top of the 6% referral fee and FBT fulfillment. A product that's profitable at 0% creator commission can flip negative at 25%.

How do TikTok Shop fees compare to Amazon FBA?

On headline commission: TikTok 6% vs Amazon 15% — TikTok wins. On total fee stack including all fees: TikTok 6% + FBT vs Amazon ~35% (with placement, low-inventory, fulfillment) — TikTok still wins by a large margin. But Amazon includes Prime shipping and warehouse fulfillment in that fee. Use the side-by-side calculator for a true comparison.