How TikTok Shop fees work
6% referral fee in most categories, charged on what the customer pays (excluding tax), and it covers payment processing. New sellers pay 3% for the first 30 days after their first sale.
- Some jewellery and pre-owned categories pay 5%. On refunds TikTok returns the referral fee less a 20% admin fee.
You receive = sale price + shipping the buyer pays − TikTok Shop fees Profit = you receive − item cost − postage you pay − other costs Margin = profit ÷ (sale price + shipping charged)
Source: TikTok Shop Academy: referral fees. Fees checked on 28 September 2026 against TikTok Shop's official fee page as published on its own site (the page blocks automated reading, so check it yourself before relying on a number). Sales tax collected by the platform is passed on to the tax authority and isn't counted as your money.
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Questions
How much does TikTok Shop take from a sale?
6% referral fee in most categories, charged on what the customer pays (excluding tax), and it covers payment processing. New sellers pay 3% for the first 30 days after their first sale.
What do I keep from a $45.00 sale on TikTok Shop?
With $8.00 shipping charged and the standard option, the fees are $3.18 and you receive $49.82. After a $12.00 item cost, $8.00 postage and $1.00 packaging, the profit is $28.82.
Is this calculator made by TikTok Shop?
No. It's an independent calculator. TikTok Shop is a trademark of its owner. Fees can differ by category, account and promotions, so check a real sale's fee breakdown.