TikTok Shop Fee Calculator 2026: Referral Fee, Affiliate & Profit (Free)

Profit per order—after every cost

TikTok + creator fees—referral + affiliate

Profit margin—of the selling price

Break-even price—lowest price with $0 profit

Where each order goes

Fees and costs, line by line

Profit at every creator commission

Breakdown

Quick answerTikTok Shop's US referral fee covers payment processing and is charged on what the buyer pays, minus tax. TikTok's published table shows 6% for most categories, while many sellers report 8% since August 4, 2026; new sellers can get 3% for 30 days. On top of that you pay any creator affiliate commission you offer (often 10–20%), your shipping or FBT costs, and a refund admin fee on returns.

How TikTok Shop fees work in the US

TikTok Shop has no listing or monthly fee. Each order carries a referral fee, which already includes payment processing. It is charged on what the customer pays plus any platform-funded discount, minus tax.

Referral fee = (Customer payment + Platform discount − Tax) × Referral rate

Profit = Price − Discount − Referral fee − Creator commission − Product cost − Shipping − Returns

Why the referral rate is a choice here

TikTok's published US table lists 6% for most categories, but several seller resources report that the standard rate rose to 8% on August 4, 2026. Pick the rate that matches your Seller Center statement. New sellers who make a first sale within 60 days of onboarding get 3% for 30 days.

Returns

When an order is refunded you lose the sale and the shipping you paid, and TikTok keeps a refund administration fee of 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU. The calculator spreads that cost across all orders using your return rate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TikTok Shop referral fee in 2026?

TikTok's published US table shows 6% for most categories and 5% for some, such as select jewelry. Many sellers report that the standard rate rose to 8% on August 4, 2026. New sellers can get 3% for their first 30 days.

Does the TikTok Shop fee include payment processing?

Yes. In the US the referral fee covers payment processing, so there is no separate transaction fee.

Is the affiliate commission paid by the seller?

Yes. The creator commission you set in an affiliate plan comes out of your revenue on orders that creators drive.

What happens to fees when an order is returned?

TikTok returns most of the referral fee but keeps a refund administration fee of 20% of it, capped at $5 per SKU. You also lose the shipping cost.

Can I still ship TikTok Shop orders myself?

From 2026 US sellers must use Fulfilled by TikTok, Upgraded TikTok Shipping or Collections by TikTok, so enter your per-order cost for the option you use.

Sources

Estimates based on TikTok Shop US fee information published in 2026. Rates vary by category and promotion; your Seller Center settlement is final. Not affiliated with TikTok.