TikTok Shop · read November 14, 2026
TikTok Shop fee calculator — referral fee by category
TikTok charges 6% of what the buyer pays for 189 of its 206 categories, and 5% for 17 of them. The percentage is charged on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays, which is the part sellers miss — a $24.99 item with $4.99 shipping is charged on $29.98. Pick your category, enter your price, and the page shows the fee, the effective rate on the item price, and what a refund costs on top.
Referral fee on one skincare order
$1.80
6% of $29.98 — the $24.99 item plus $4.99 shipping the customer pays. That is 7.2% of the item price, because shipping is inside the base.
At a 5% refund rate, the refund administration fee comes to about $1.80 per 100 units sold.
How TikTok works out the fee
TikTok calls the base Buyer Paid + Platform Discount − Tax and states plainly that it includes the shipping fee paid by the customer. That single sentence is why a 6% fee can behave like a bigger one: charge $24.99 for an item and $4.99 for shipping and the fee is $1.80, which is 7.2% of the item price rather than 6%. Public page
Two consequences follow, and they point the same way. First, a seller who under-charges for shipping and recovers the cost in the item price pays slightly less than one who does the reverse. Second, the fee is not 6% of your revenue in the ordinary sense — it is 6% of a number that includes postage.
The 5% categories
17 of the 206 rows in TikTok's table are charged 5% rather than 6%, and they fall into two clusters rather than being scattered. The five precious-material jewellery categories account for five of them, and every one of the twelve Pre-Owned categories accounts for the rest. Nothing else in the table is below 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%
- Pre-Owned — Bags 5%
- Pre-Owned — Collectible Trading Cards 5%
- Pre-Owned — Luggage & Travel 5%
- Pre-Owned — Watches 5%
- Pre-Owned — Footwear 5%
- Pre-Owned — Refurbished Phones & Electronics 5%
- Pre-Owned — Fashion Accessories 5%
- Pre-Owned — Menswear 5%
- Pre-Owned — Womenswear 5%
- Pre-Owned — Collectible Coins and Paper Money 5%
- Pre-Owned — Collectible Figures 5%
- Pre-Owned — Collectible Comic Books 5%
The refund administration fee, and why it is per SKU
A refund returns the referral fee for the product, minus a refund administration fee of 20% of that referral fee, capped at $5.00. TikTok restated the cap on May 15, 2025 and gave four worked examples, which this page recomputes from the rate and the cap:
| TikTok's scenario | Order | Fee, recomputed here |
|---|---|---|
| A | One SKU at $10 | $0.12 |
| B | One SKU at $500 | $5.00 |
| C | Two SKUs at $10 each on one order | $0.24 |
| D | One order, one SKU at $500 and one at $10 | $5.12 |
Scenario D is the one to read twice: two returned SKUs on one order cost two separate fees, one capped and one not, $5.12 in total. A seller who assumes one fee per order under-prices their returns. Public page
Two cases carry no refund administration fee at all, in the same policy: "Buy now, refund later" creator sample orders. A buyer refund requested before the order shipped, where the pre-shipment cancellation rule applies.
What this page does not model
- Tax. TikTok excludes it from the base; this site does not model it.
- Platform discounts. They are in TikTok's base by name, but we have not read a rule for how a seller-funded discount enters it, so a blank beats a guess.
- What shipping costs you. Only the shipping the buyer pays is in the base; the postage you buy is your own cost.
- Affiliate commissions. On TikTok these are often the largest fee after the referral fee, and they are set by you and each creator, not by TikTok.
- Every other TikTok charge. This page prices the referral fee and the refund administration fee, which are the two it has sourced.
2024 is written on the source, and we say so
The category table this page is built from is headed “Referral Fees in 2024”. The newest dated rule on the policy page is May 15, 2025, and the policy states the 6% rate came in on April 1, 2024. Both pages were read on November 14, 2026, and nothing we can see shows a later change — but nothing we can see proves there has not been one either.
So treat these as the last published numbers we could verify, not as today's. If you are choosing between categories on a 6% against 5% difference, read the linked table first.
Every category, priced
All 206 rows from TikTok's table, grouped as they group them. A rule marks the 17 rows charged 5% instead of 6%. Four rows are TikTok's own placeholder test categories; they are included because they are in the published table, and labelled as such in the picker.
| Automotive & Motorcycle | |
|---|---|
| Car Electronics | 6% |
| Car Exterior Accessories | 6% |
| Car Interior Accessories | 6% |
| Car Lights | 6% |
| Car Repair Tools | 6% |
| Car Washing & Maintenance | 6% |
| Motorcycle Accessories | 6% |
| Motorcycles | 6% |
| Quads, Motorhomes & Boats | 6% |
| Baby & Maternity | |
| Baby Care & Health | 6% |
| Baby Clothing & Shoes | 6% |
| Baby Fashion Accessories | 6% |
| Baby Furniture | 6% |
| Baby Safety | 6% |
| Baby Toys | 6% |
| Baby Travel Gear | 6% |
| Maternity Supplies | 6% |
| Nursing & Feeding | 6% |
| Beauty & Personal Care | |
| Bath & Body Care | 6% |
| Eye & Ear Care | 6% |
| Feminine Care | 6% |
| Haircare & Styling | 6% |
| Hand, Foot & Nail Care | 6% |
| Makeup | 6% |
| Men's Care | 6% |
| Nasal & Oral Care | 6% |
| Fragrance | 6% |
| Personal Care Appliances | 6% |
| Skincare | 6% |
| Special Personal Care | 6% |
| Books, Magazines & Audio | |
| Children's & Infants' Books | 6% |
| Economics & Management | 6% |
| Education & Schooling | 6% |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 6% |
| Lifestyle & Hobbies | 6% |
| Literature & Art | 6% |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 6% |
| Science & Technology | 6% |
| Video & Music | 6% |
| Collectibles | |
| Cultural Items | 6% |
| Entertainment | 6% |
| Sports Collectibles | 6% |
| Trading Cards & Accessories | 6% |
| Computers & Office Equipment | |
| Computer Accessories | 6% |
| Data Storage & Software | 6% |
| Desktop & Laptop Components | 6% |
| Desktop Computers, Laptops & Tablets | 6% |
| Network Components | 6% |
| Office Equipment | 6% |
| Office Stationery & Supplies | 6% |
| Fashion Accessories | |
| Clothes Accessories | 6% |
| Costume Jewelry & Accessories | 6% |
| Dressmaking Fabrics | 6% |
| Eyewear | 6% |
| Hair Accessories | 6% |
| Hair Extensions & Wigs | 6% |
| Fashion Watches & Accessories | 6% |
| Food & Beverages | |
| Baking | 6% |
| Drinks | 6% |
| Pantry Food | 6% |
| Milk & Dairy | 6% |
| Snacks | 6% |
| Staples & Cooking Essentials | 6% |
| Furniture | |
| Children's Furniture | 6% |
| Commercial Furniture | 6% |
| Furniture Parts | 6% |
| Indoor Furniture | 6% |
| Outdoor Furniture | 6% |
| Health | |
| Alternative Medications & Treatments | 6% |
| Nutrition & Wellness | 6% |
| Medical Supplies | 6% |
| Home Improvement | |
| Bathroom Fixtures | 6% |
| Building Supplies | 6% |
| Electrical Equipment & Supplies | 6% |
| Garden Supplies | 6% |
| Kitchen Fixtures | 6% |
| Lights & Lighting | 6% |
| Security & Safety | 6% |
| Smart Home Systems | 6% |
| Solar & Wind Power | 6% |
| Home Supplies | |
| Bathroom Supplies | 6% |
| Festive & Party Supplies | 6% |
| Home Care Supplies | 6% |
| Home Decor | 6% |
| Home Organizers | 6% |
| Laundry Tools & Accessories | 6% |
| Miscellaneous Home | 6% |
| Household Appliances | |
| Commercial Appliances | 6% |
| Home Appliances | 6% |
| Kitchen Appliances | 6% |
| Large Home Appliances | 6% |
| Jewelry Accessories & Derivatives | |
| Diamond | 5% |
| Gold | 5% |
| Jade | 5% |
| Platinum, Carat Gold | 5% |
| Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald | 5% |
| Amber | 6% |
| Artificial Gemstones | 6% |
| Mellite | 6% |
| Natural Crystal | 6% |
| Non-natural Crystal | 6% |
| Pearl | 6% |
| Semiprecious Stones | 6% |
| Silver | 6% |
| Kids' Fashion | |
| Boys' Clothes | 6% |
| Boys' Footwear | 6% |
| Girls' Clothes | 6% |
| Girls' Footwear | 6% |
| Kids' Fashion Accessories | 6% |
| Kitchenware | |
| Bakeware | 6% |
| Bar & Wine Utensils | 6% |
| Barbecue | 6% |
| Cookware | 6% |
| Cutlery & Tableware | 6% |
| Drinkware | 6% |
| Kitchen Knives | 6% |
| Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets | 6% |
| Tea & Coffeeware | 6% |
| Luggage & Bags | |
| Bag Accessories | 6% |
| Functional Bags | 6% |
| Luggage & Travel Bags | 6% |
| Men's Bags | 6% |
| Women's Bags | 6% |
| Menswear & Underwear | |
| Men's Bottoms | 6% |
| Men's Sleepwear & Loungewear | 6% |
| Men's Special Occasion Clothing | 6% |
| Men's Suits & Sets | 6% |
| Men's Tops | 6% |
| Men's Underwear & Socks | 6% |
| PPE Auto Test Category L1 | |
| Auto Test Category L2 001 | 6% |
| Auto Test Category L2 Leaf 001 | 6% |
| PPE Manual Test Category L1 | |
| Manual Test Category L2 Leaf 003 | 6% |
| Manual Test Category L2 Leaf 004 | 6% |
| Pet Supplies | |
| Bird Supplies | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Accessories | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Clothing | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Food | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Furniture | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Grooming | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Healthcare | 6% |
| Dog & Cat Litter | 6% |
| Farm Animal & Poultry Supplies | 6% |
| Fish & Aquatic Supplies | 6% |
| Reptile & Amphibian Supplies | 6% |
| Small Animal Supplies | 6% |
| Phones & Electronics | |
| Audio & Video | 6% |
| Cameras & Photography | 6% |
| Education Devices | 6% |
| Gaming & Consoles | 6% |
| Mobile Phone Accessories | 6% |
| Phones & Tablets | 6% |
| Smart & Wearable Devices | 6% |
| Tablet & Computer Accessories | 6% |
| Universal Accessories | 6% |
| Pre-Owned | |
| Bags | 5% |
| Collectible Trading Cards | 5% |
| Luggage & Travel | 5% |
| Watches | 5% |
| Footwear | 5% |
| Refurbished Phones & Electronics | 5% |
| Fashion Accessories | 5% |
| Menswear | 5% |
| Womenswear | 5% |
| Collectible Coins and Paper Money | 5% |
| Collectible Figures | 5% |
| Collectible Comic Books | 5% |
| Shoes | |
| Men's Shoes | 6% |
| Shoe Accessories | 6% |
| Women's Shoes | 6% |
| Sports & Outdoor | |
| Ball Sports | 6% |
| Camping & Hiking | 6% |
| Fan Shop | 6% |
| Fitness | 6% |
| Leisure & Outdoor Recreation Equipment | 6% |
| Sport & Outdoor Clothing | 6% |
| Sports & Outdoor Accessories | 6% |
| Sports Footwear | 6% |
| Swimwear, Surfwear & Wetsuits | 6% |
| Water Sports | 6% |
| Winter Sports | 6% |
| Textiles & Soft Furnishings | |
| Bedding and Linens | 6% |
| Fabrics & Sewing Supplies | 6% |
| Household Textiles | 6% |
| Tools & Hardware | |
| Garden Tools | 6% |
| Hand Tools | 6% |
| Hardware | 6% |
| Measuring Tools | 6% |
| Power Tools | 6% |
| Pumps & Plumbing | 6% |
| Soldering Equipment | 6% |
| Tool Organizers | 6% |
| Toys & Hobbies | |
| Classic & Novelty Toys | 6% |
| DIY | 6% |
| Dolls & Stuffed Toys | 6% |
| Educational Toys | 6% |
| Electric & Remote Control Toys | 6% |
| Games & Puzzles | 6% |
| Musical Instruments & Accessories | 6% |
| Sports & Outdoor Play | 6% |
| Womenswear & Underwear | |
| Women's Bottoms | 6% |
| Women's Dresses | 6% |
| Women's Sleepwear & Loungewear | 6% |
| Women's Special Clothing | 6% |
| Women's Suits & Sets | 6% |
| Women's Tops | 6% |
| Women's Underwear | 6% |
Questions
What percentage does TikTok Shop take?
6% of what the buyer pays, for 189 of the 206 categories in TikTok's own table. The other 17 — five precious-material jewellery categories and all twelve pre-owned categories — are charged 5%. The percentage is charged on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays, minus tax, not on the item price alone.
Is the referral fee charged on shipping?
Yes. TikTok’s category page states that the calculation base — which they call “Buyer Paid + Platform Discount − Tax” — includes the shipping fee paid by the customer. So a $24.99 item with $4.99 shipping is charged on $29.98, and the fee is a larger share of the item price than the headline rate suggests. The calculator shows both so you can see the gap.
What is the refund administration fee?
When a buyer is refunded, TikTok returns the referral fee for the product minus a refund administration fee of 20% of that referral fee, capped at $5.00 per SKU. The cap applies per SKU rather than per order, so an order containing two returned SKUs can carry two capped fees — TikTok's own worked example is $5.12 for one $500 SKU and one $10 SKU on the same order.
When does the $5 cap start to matter?
At a 6% referral fee the cap bites once the fee itself reaches $25.00, which is an order of $416.67 at 6%. Below that you pay 20% of the referral fee; above it, the fee stops growing.
Why does the page say 2024 on it?
Because the page it came from does. TikTok's category table is headed “Referral Fees in 2024”, and the newest dated rule on the policy page is May 15, 2025, when the refund administration fee rules were last restated. We read both pages on November 14, 2026 and could not show that a rate has changed since. If you are making a decision that turns on 1%, check the category table before you rely on this page — the link is at the bottom.
What does this calculator leave out?
Tax, because TikTok excludes it from the base and this site does not model it. Platform discounts, because we have not read a rule for how they enter the base. Your own shipping cost and any subsidised shipping. Affiliate commissions, which on TikTok are typically the largest fee after the referral fee. And every other TikTok charge that is not a referral or refund administration fee.
Is this the same as the Amazon referral fee?
No, and the difference is worth knowing: Amazon's referral fee is charged on the item price and generally excludes shipping, while TikTok's explicitly includes it. The rates are also different — Amazon's is commonly 15%, TikTok's is 6% for most categories. Both are charged as a percentage of a different base, so the two are not directly comparable.
Category rates read on from TikTok Shop's category table; the fee base and the refund administration fee from the referral fee policy. Rounding to the cent is ours — TikTok publishes no rounding rule on either page.