Double ÉveilTikTok Shop seller fees: 6% in the US, 9% in the UK, and how they're calculated
TikTok Shop takes a percentage of every order. In the US it's called a referral fee, in the UK a commission, and they aren't calculated the same way. Here are the official numbers and an example.
The numbers
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 6% on most categories | 9% including VAT |
| Lower rates | 5% for some jewelry and pre-owned | New sellers, some electronics and beauty categories |
| New sellers | 3% for 30 days if the first sale happens within 60 days | Reduced rate, details in Seller Center |
| Base | Customer payment + platform discount − tax, shipping included | Net sales + customer-paid shipping + platform discount − refunds |
Example on a 40 sale
🇺🇸 United States
$40 order: 6% = $2.40.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
£40 order including VAT: 9% = £3.60.
What else comes out of each sale
- The creator commission, if you use affiliates (you set it).
- Shipping and fulfillment (TikTok labels, your carrier or FBT).
- Returns.
- In the UK, VAT if you're registered.
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When: Before you buy any stock or promote any product.
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Is payment processing extra?
In the US, guides describe the referral fee as covering payment processing. Check your settlement report.
Did the US fee go up to 8%?
Some sellers report 8% since August 2026, but TikTok's public table still shows 6%. Check your Seller Center.
Is the UK commission refunded on returns?
TikTok's UK policy says the full commission is refunded if the entire order is returned.
Official sources
- TikTok Shop US: referral fees by category
- TikTok Shop US: new seller referral fee promotion
- TikTok Shop UK: commission rate by product category
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