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Multi-department companiesThe TikTok Shop commission rate consists of two distinct percentages applied to e-commerce orders: first, the platform commission fee (Referral Fee) charged by TikTok Shop to merchants—which in the United States is 6% across most product categories, 5% for five fine jewelry sub-categories and all Pre-Owned items, and 3% on the portion of any Collectibles or Pre-Owned sale exceeding $10,000; second, the creator affiliate commission rate, which merchants configure between 1% and 80% of GMV for each order across Open Collaborations, Target Collaborations, or Shop Ads (available to invited sellers). For post-delivery clearing tiers, reserve holds, and bank withdrawal timelines, see our dedicated guide to the TikTok Shop Payout Schedule and Settlement Rules.
Platform Fee vs. Creator Rate: How Do the Two TikTok Shop Commission Rates Differ?
When sellers and creators look up the TikTok Shop commission rate, they encounter two separate fee layers on the same transaction:
| Dimension | Platform Commission Rate (Merchant to TikTok Shop) | Creator Affiliate Commission Rate (Merchant to Creator) |
|---|---|---|
| Official Terminology | Called Referral Fee in the US; Platform / Marketplace / Mall Commission Fee in Southeast Asia; Sales fees in Brazil | Called Affiliate Commission Rate (Open Collaboration, Target Collaboration, and Shop Ads Commission Rate) |
| Who Sets the Rate | Fixed by TikTok Shop per country, seller type, and product category | Configured by the merchant in TikTok Shop Seller Center |
| Percentage Range | Country- and category-specific: 5%–6% by category in the US (3% on the portion over $10,000 for Collectibles & Pre-Owned); 0.00%–20.52% in Malaysia | 1% to 80% of GMV for each order (for Open Collaboration, the Shop Ads commission rate must be at least 30% of the standard commission rate, except in Mexico and Brazil) |
| Calculation Base | • US: Customer Payment + Platform Discount - Tax • MY/SG/PH: Item Price - Seller Discount (excluding shipping and platform discounts) • Brazil: (Product retail price - Seller discount) × Commission rate + Fee per item sold | 1% to 80% of GMV for each order |
| Where to Check It | Regional Seller Academy fee tables, or Seller Center → Finance → Transactions | Merchants: Seller Center → Affiliate Creators: Check the estimated commission amount on the product detail page when selecting from the product list |
What Is the TikTok Shop Commission Rate by Country and Category in 2026?
Platform fee structures vary significantly across regions. Below is the official country-by-country TikTok Shop commission rate breakdown verified directly against regional Seller Academy documentation as of 2026-11-08:
| Country / Market | Verified Platform Commission Rate | Category Exceptions, Additional Fees & New Seller Waivers | Official Policy Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (US) | Standard categories: 6% Select Fine Jewelry & Pre-Owned: 5% Portion over $10,000: 3% | • 5% applies to 5 jewelry sub-categories (Diamond, Gold, Jade, Platinum, Carat Gold, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald) and all 12 Pre-Owned sub-categories; • For Collectibles (6% base) and Pre-Owned (5% base), any portion of a sale above $10,000 is charged 3% | US Seller Academy — Referral Fees by Category (knowledge_id=5988482086864682) |
| Brazil (BR) | Two official fee structures: • 10% + R$4 per item sold • 6% + R$6 per item sold | • Official formula: Sales fees = (product retail price - seller discount) × platform commission fee rate + fee per item sold; • New sellers completing onboarding missions qualify for a 60-day limited-time commission waiver (capped at R$17,000); • Automatic Shipping Fee Program charges a 6% service fee (capped at R$50 per item) | TikTok Shop Brazil — Understand Sales Fees (seller.tiktok.com/br/seller-fees) |
| Malaysia (MY) | Split by Marketplace vs. Mall & BXP status (SST inclusive): Essential groceries: 0.00% Standard categories: 2.16%–20.52% | • 0.00% for Baking, Fresh & Frozen Food, Milk & Dairy, and Staples & Cooking Essentials; • Sub-category rates vary by Marketplace vs. Mall and Bonus Extra Program (BXP) participation (updated schedule effective October 31, 2026); • Separate 3.78% Transaction Fee (SST inclusive) + MYR 0.50 Platform Support Fee | Malaysia Seller Academy — Commission Fee Calculations (knowledge_id=6907739532281602) |
| Singapore (SG) | Default standard rate: 9.810% (GST inclusive) Default BXP seller rate: 7.085% | • Default rates apply to any product category not separately listed in the Singapore fee schedule (official calculation examples show 4.36% for smartphones and 5.995% for guitars and baby milk bottles); • Pre-order listings incur an extra 1.09% pre-order service fee | Singapore Seller Academy — Platform Commission Fee (knowledge_id=2161524467910401) |
| Philippines (PH) | Split by Marketplace vs. Mall (VAT inclusive): Pre-Owned: 5.00% Standard categories: 5.00%–9.10% | • Default rate for unassigned new categories is 6.70% (Marketplace) and 7.70% (Mall); • New sellers receive a 90-day 0% commission waiver (sellers completing relevant Seller Missions in Seller Center - Growth Center - My Mission qualify for platform fee waivers; Good Performing Sellers completing the Diligence Mission qualify for a 30-day waiver); • Pre-order items carry an extra 2% pre-order service fee | Philippines Seller Academy — Platform Commission Fee (knowledge_id=3157977859229442) |
| UK, Mexico, EU & Other SEA Markets | Subject to live Seller Center fee schedules | Sub-category rates and local transaction fees are published inside each market's Seller Center dashboard | Local Seller Center → Finance |
Full US Category Exception Breakdown (6% vs. 5% vs. 3%)
In the United States, almost every Level 1 and Level 2 category—including Beauty & Personal Care, Womenswear & Underwear, Menswear, Phones & Electronics, Home Supplies, Kitchenware, Health, Pet Supplies, Toys & Hobbies, and Sports & Outdoor—is charged a flat 6% Referral Fee. The only category-level exceptions in the US Seller Academy schedule are:
- Fine Jewelry at 5%: Specifically Diamond, Gold, Jade, Platinum, Carat Gold, and Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald (costume jewelry, silver, pearl, natural crystal, and amber remain at 6%).
- Pre-Owned at 5% + 3% Tier: All 12 Pre-Owned sub-categories (including pre-owned bags, watches, footwear, refurbished electronics, and trading cards) pay 5% on the first $10,000 of the sale price and 3% on any portion over $10,000.
- Collectibles at 6% + 3% Tier: Cultural Items, Entertainment, Sports Collectibles, and Trading Cards & Accessories pay 6% up to $10,000 and 3% on any portion over $10,000.
How Does the Creator Affiliate TikTok Shop Commission Rate Work?
On the creator side, merchants configure the affiliate TikTok Shop commission rate inside TikTok Shop Seller Center → Affiliate. Per official TikTok for Business Help Center documentation (About Open Collaborations in Seller Center, About Target Collaborations in Seller Center, and About Setting Different Affiliate Commission Rates for TikTok Shop Ads), three rules govern creator commission rates:
1. Open Collaboration vs. Target Collaboration (1%–80% of GMV & Priority Rule)
- Open Collaboration Rate (1%–80% of GMV for each order): Visible to all eligible affiliate creators browsing the Product Marketplace.
- Target Collaboration Rate (1%–80% of GMV for each order): Offered via invitation to specific creators for selected products. Official TikTok for Business policy states that when a product has both an Open Collaboration commission rate and a Target Collaboration commission rate, the Target Collaboration commission rate will always supersede the Open Collaboration commission rate.
2. Why Do TikTok Shop Ads Orders Pay a Different Commission Rate Than Organic Videos?
Under TikTok for Business policy (About Setting Different Affiliate Commission Rates for TikTok Shop Ads), invited sellers can set both a standard commission rate and a separate Shop Ads commission rate (between 1% and 80%) on the same product:
- Official Example: Suppose a seller sets a 10% standard commission rate and a 5% Shop Ads commission rate.
- When a shopper purchases the product directly through a creator's organic content (non-ad traffic), the creator earns the 10% standard commission rate.
- When a shopper purchases the product directly through a TikTok Shop Ad, the creator earns the 5% Shop Ads commission rate.
3. Official Eligibility, the 30% Minimum Rule, and Setup Steps for Shop Ads Commission Rates
Before configuring a separate Shop Ads commission rate, sellers must note three official rules:
- Available to Invited Sellers Only: TikTok for Business explicitly notes that setting different affiliate commission rates for TikTok Shop Ads is currently available to invited sellers only.
- Supported on Both Open and Target Collaborations: Invited sellers can enable Shop Ads commission rates in TikTok Shop Seller Center → Affiliate → select Open collaboration or Target collaboration → toggle on Shop Ads commission rate and enter a rate between 1% and 80%.
- The 30% Minimum Rule for Open Collaboration: Per official setup rules (How to Set Up an Open Collaboration in Seller Center), the Shop Ads commission rate for Open Collaboration must be at least 30% of the standard commission rate (except in Mexico and Brazil).
How Can Sellers and Creators Check Live TikTok Shop Commission Rates?
- For Sellers Checking Platform Commission Deductions: Per the Singapore and Philippines Seller Academy guides (knowledge_id=2161524467910401 and knowledge_id=3157977859229442), sign in to Seller Center → Finance → Transactions → To settle or Settled (in the Philippines, settled orders are under Finance → Withdrawals → Settled) → click View Details to inspect the platform commission rate deducted on each order, or download monthly tax invoices under Finance → Invoice Center → Platform Service Fee.
- For Sellers Managing Affiliate Rates: Go to TikTok Shop Seller Center → Affiliate → Open collaboration or Target collaboration.
- For Creators Checking Product Commissions: Per the US Seller Academy (What You Need to Know Before Becoming a TikTok Shop Creator, knowledge_id=7608640301074219), you can check the estimated commission amount on the product detail page when you select a product from the product list.
When a team manages multiple stores and creator rosters—or pairs an on-platform affiliate rate with an off-platform bonus agreement—Star Captain's Creator Business & Commission Settlement Center brings on-platform rates and off-platform partner terms into one unified ledger. To learn how post-delivery clearing and return deductions work, read our guides on the TikTok Shop Payout Schedule and TikTok Affiliate Commission Settlement, or check our Pricing page.
Official Sources & References (Full Text Verified: 2026-11-08)
- TikTok Shop US Seller Academy — TikTok Shop Referral Fees in 2024 by Category: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=5988482086864682&lang=en
- TikTok Shop US Seller Academy — TikTok Shop Referral Fee Updates: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=5982454398175018&lang=en
- TikTok Shop Brazil — Understand sales fees and logistics costs: https://seller.tiktok.com/br/seller-fees?lang=en
- TikTok Shop Malaysia Seller Academy — Commission Fee & Seller Fees Calculations: https://seller-my.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=6907739532281602&lang=en
- TikTok Shop Singapore Seller Academy — Platform Commission Fee: https://seller-sg.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=2161524467910401&lang=en
- TikTok Shop Philippines Seller Academy — Platform Commission Fee: https://seller-ph.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=3157977859229442&lang=en
- TikTok for Business Help Center — About Setting Different Affiliate Commission Rates for TikTok Shop Ads: https://ads.tiktok.com/resources/help/article/about-setting-different-affiliate-commission-rates-for-tiktok-shop-ads
- TikTok for Business Help Center — How to Turn On Shop Ads Commission Rates for Products in Seller Center: https://ads.tiktok.com/resources/help/article/how-to-turn-on-shop-ads-commission-rates-for-products-in-seller-center?lang=zh
- TikTok for Business Help Center — About Open Collaborations in Seller Center: https://ads.tiktok.com/resources/help/article/about-open-collaborations-in-seller-center
- TikTok for Business Help Center — About Target Collaborations in Seller Center: https://ads.tiktok.com/resources/help/article/about-target-collaborations-in-seller-center
- TikTok for Business Help Center — How to Set Up an Open Collaboration in Seller Center: https://ads.tiktok.com/resources/help/article/how-set-up-an-open-collaboration-in-seller-center
- TikTok Shop US Seller Academy — What You Need to Know Before Becoming a TikTok Shop Creator: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=7608640301074219&lang=en
- Printify — TikTok Shop Fees Breakdown (Secondary Verification): https://printify.com/blog/tiktok-shop-fees/
What else do teams ask?
Is the US TikTok Shop commission rate 6% for every product?
Almost all categories in the United States carry a 6% Referral Fee, with three official exceptions: (1) five fine jewelry sub-categories (Diamond, Gold, Jade, Platinum, Carat Gold, and Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald) are charged 5%; (2) all Pre-Owned sub-categories are charged 5%; and (3) for both Pre-Owned (5% base) and Collectibles (6% base), any portion of a sale exceeding $10,000 is charged 3%.
What is the allowed range for a TikTok Shop affiliate commission rate?
Sellers can set Open Collaboration rates, Target Collaboration rates, and Shop Ads commission rates (available to invited sellers only) from 1% to 80% of GMV for each order. For Open Collaboration, the Shop Ads commission rate must be at least 30% of the standard commission rate (except in Mexico and Brazil).
How does TikTok Shop calculate the platform commission fee across countries?
· United States: Referral Fee = Referral Fee Rate % × (Customer Payment + Platform Discount - Tax), where Customer Payment includes buyer-paid shipping fees (minus seller or TikTok Shop shipping discounts) and Tax (sales tax and retail delivery fees) is excluded from the fee calculation base. · Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines: Platform Commission Fee = (Item Price - Seller Discount) × Fee Rate, where shipping fees and TikTok Shop platform discounts are excluded from the fee calculation base. · Brazil: Sales fees = (product retail price - seller discount) × platform commission fee rate + fee per item sold (R$4 or R$6).
Do new sellers get a TikTok Shop commission rate waiver?
Select regional markets offer official onboarding waivers. Verified Seller Academy policies state that new sellers in the Philippines receive a 90-day 0% commission fee waiver (per the official footnote, sellers who complete relevant Seller Missions under Seller Center - Growth Center - My Mission are eligible for platform fee waivers, while Good Performing Sellers who complete the Diligence Mission can receive a 30-day platform fee waiver), and new sellers in Brazil can qualify for a 60-day limited-time commission waiver (capped at R$17,000) by completing onboarding tasks.
Which commission rate applies when a product has Open Collaboration, Target Collaboration, and Shop Ads rates?
Per TikTok for Business Help Center rules: first, when a product has both an Open Collaboration rate and a Target Collaboration rate, the Target Collaboration commission rate always supersedes the Open Collaboration commission rate; second, when an invited seller enables a Shop Ads commission rate, purchases made directly through organic content pay the standard commission rate, whereas purchases made directly through a TikTok Shop Ad pay the Shop Ads commission rate.
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