· Fee rates checked 06 Nov 2026.
What does TikTok Shop charge per order?
In the US, a referral fee of 8% on what the buyer pays: the item price plus shipping. On a $24.99 shirt with $4.99 shipping that is $2.40. Some categories and promotions use a different rate, so check yours in Seller Center.
There is no listing fee and no monthly plan. The referral fee is taken from each order's settlement, so what reaches you is the buyer's payment minus the fee, minus any creator commission and any shipping you buy through TikTok.
How do the fees differ in the UK and Vietnam?
In the UK the referral fee is 9% for most categories. In Vietnam it is a 6% transaction fee on what the buyer pays, plus a category commission on top. The price check covers all three markets.
| Market | Fee | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop | 8% | Item price + shipping |
| TikTok Shop UK | 9% | Item price + shipping |
| TikTok Shop Việt Nam | 6% | Item price + shipping |
The country selector on the TikTok card in the price check shows best-sellers and fees for the US, the UK or Vietnam, with prices in the local currency and US dollars.
Do creator commissions come on top?
Yes. If creators sell your product through TikTok's affiliate program, you pay the commission rate you set (often 10% to 20% in apparel) on top of the referral fee. It is a marketing cost: treat it like ad spend.
Add the commission as ad spend per order in the profit calculator to see the margin that is left. Price with it in mind before you invite creators, since lowering the rate later makes them stop promoting.
How does shipping work for print on demand on TikTok Shop?
Your print supplier ships each order, and you either use TikTok's shipping labels or your own carrier with tracking. TikTok expects fast handover and valid tracking, so pick a supplier that can meet its shipping time.
Late shipments and cancellations count against your shop's performance score. Print-on-demand production takes a few days, so set the handling time honestly and keep stock of your best-sellers' blanks with the supplier where possible.
What does a TikTok Shop shirt keep?
With a $12.50 cost per item and $4.99 shipping, a 30% margin needs about $15.99 on TikTok Shop, lower than Etsy's $16.99 because there is no listing or separate payment fee.
| Marketplace | Fees on a $24.99 + $4.99 order | Share of what the buyer pays |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $3.30 | 11.0% |
| Amazon | $5.10 | 17.0% |
| TikTok Shop | $2.40 | 8.0% |
| Shopify | $1.17 | 3.9% |
Try your own numbers in the TikTok Shop fee calculator, and compare all four marketplaces in how to price print on demand.
Sources: Etsy · Amazon · TikTok Shop · Shopify