How much does TikTok Shop take?
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On a $100.00 sale with the default settings, TikTok Shop takes $6.00 and you keep $94.00 — an effective rate of 6.00%. TikTok Shop US charges a 6% referral fee on most categories, 5% on precious jewelry and pre-owned items, and 3% on the part of a collectible or pre-owned sale above $10,000. TikTok's policy lists no separate transaction or payment processing fee.
Verified against TikTok Shop's fee page · numbers reviewed 2026-10-12 · page checked 2026-11-06
| Sale | Fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $9.40 | 6.00% |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $23.50 | 6.00% |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $47.00 | 6.00% |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $94.00 | 6.00% |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $235.00 | 6.00% |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $470.00 | 6.00% |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $940.00 | 6.00% |
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How the fee is built
TikTok Shop US charges one referral fee, which its policy says 'encompasses all TikTok Shop fees, with the exception of shipping and tax fees.' The fee is 6% for most categories and 5% for diamond, gold, jade, platinum or carat gold, and ruby, sapphire or emerald jewelry. Collectibles pay 6% and pre-owned items pay 5%, and both pay 3% on any portion of a sale above $10,000. The fee base is 'Buyer Paid + Platform Discount - Tax': discounts TikTok funds do not lower the fee, discounts you fund do, and shipping the buyer pays is included.
In TikTok Shop's own words
- TikTok Shop charges a fee from sellers on all qualified transactions. This policy document defines such a fee as a "referral" fee which encompasses all TikTok Shop fees, with the exception of shipping and tax fees.
- Starting April 1, 2024, TikTok Shop will increase the referral fee on all qualified transactions to 6% per order
- Qualified Orders : Orders that have been completed are eligible orders. The baseline GMV used for the calculation will be referred to as Buyer Paid + Platform Discount - Tax.
- This chart details out the latest referral fee rates by category.
- Effective October 31, 2024 00:00:00(GMT-8), we have lowered the referral fee from 6% to 5% for the following jewelry sub-categories:
- Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Diamond Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Gold Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Jade Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Platinum, Carat Gold Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Referral Fee = Referral Fee Rate × (Customer Payment + Platform Discount − Tax) The Referral Fee calculation base includes the shipping fee paid by the customer. This chart details out the latest referral fee rates by category. Level 1+Level 2 Category Referral Fee Rate Notes Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Electronics 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Exterior Accessories 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Interior Accessories 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Lights 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Repair Tools 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Car Washing & Maintenance 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Motorcycle Accessories 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Motorcycles 6% Automotive & Motorcycle+ Quads, Motorhomes & Boats 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Care & Health 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Clothing & Shoes 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Fashion Accessories 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Furniture 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Safety 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Toys 6% Baby & Maternity+ Baby Travel Gear 6% Baby & Maternity+ Maternity Supplies 6% Baby & Maternity+ Nursing & Feeding 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Bath & Body Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Eye & Ear Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Feminine Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Haircare & Styling 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Hand, Foot & Nail Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Makeup 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Men's Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Nasal & Oral Care 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Fragrance 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Personal Care Appliances 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Skincare 6% Beauty & Personal Care+ Special Personal Care 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Children's & Infants' Books 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Economics & Management 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Education & Schooling 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Humanities & Social Sciences 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Lifestyle & Hobbies 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Literature & Art 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Magazines & Newspapers 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Science & Technology 6% Books, Magazines & Audio+ Video & Music 6% Collectibles+ Cultural Items 6% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3% Collectibles+ Entertainment 6% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3% Collectibles+ Sports Collectibles 6% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3% Collectibles+ Trading Cards & Accessories 6% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3% Computers & Office Equipment+ Computer Accessories 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Data Storage & Software 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Desktop & Laptop Components 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Desktop Computers, Laptops & Tablets 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Network Components 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Office Equipment 6% Computers & Office Equipment+ Office Stationery & Supplies 6% Fashion Accessories+ Clothes Accessories 6% Fashion Accessories+ Costume Jewelry & Accessories 6% Fashion Accessories+ Dressmaking Fabrics 6% Fashion Accessories+ Eyewear 6% Fashion Accessories+ Hair Accessories 6% Fashion Accessories+ Hair Extensions & Wigs 6% Fashion Accessories+ Fashion Watches & Accessories 6% Food & Beverages+ Baking 6% Food & Beverages+ Drinks 6% Food & Beverages+ Pantry Food 6% Food & Beverages+ Milk & Dairy 6% Food & Beverages+ Snacks 6% Food & Beverages+ Staples & Cooking Essentials 6% Furniture+ Children's Furniture 6% Furniture+ Commercial Furniture 6% Furniture+ Furniture Parts 6% Furniture+ Indoor Furniture 6% Furniture+ Outdoor Furniture 6% Health+ Alternative Medications & Treatments 6% Health+ Nutrition & Wellness 6% Health+ Medical Supplies 6% Home Improvement+ Bathroom Fixtures 6% Home Improvement+ Building Supplies 6% Home Improvement+ Electrical Equipment & Supplies 6% Home Improvement+ Garden Supplies 6% Home Improvement+ Kitchen Fixtures 6% Home Improvement+ Lights & Lighting 6% Home Improvement+ Security & Safety 6% Home Improvement+ Smart Home Systems 6% Home Improvement+ Solar & Wind Power 6% Home Supplies+ Bathroom Supplies 6% Home Supplies+ Festive & Party Supplies 6% Home Supplies+ Home Care Supplies 6% Home Supplies+ Home Decor 6% Home Supplies+ Home Organizers 6% Home Supplies+ Laundry Tools & Accessories 6% Home Supplies+ Miscellaneous Home 6% Household Appliances+ Commercial Appliances 6% Household Appliances+ Home Appliances 6% Household Appliances+ Kitchen Appliances 6% Household Appliances+ Large Home Appliances 6% Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Diamond 5% Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Gold 5% Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Jade 5% Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Platinum, Carat Gold 5% Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives+ Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald 5%
- Collectibles+ Trading Cards & Accessories 6% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3%
- Pre-Owned+ Watches 5% Any portion of the sale over $10K, 3%
Source: TikTok Shop Referral Fee Updates - 2024 (TikTok Shop US Academy) · TikTok Shop Referral Fees in 2024 by Category (TikTok Shop US Academy) · Sales Tax on Referral Fees — Effective November 1, 2025 (TikTok Shop US Academy).