9%
Standard commission
The standard rate since 8 January 2026. It applies to the majority of categories.
Fee guide
TikTok Shop fees 2026: what the channel really costs
TikTok takes its commission straight off the sale. Then come the creator share, shipping and returns — and only after that do you know what is left of an order. This page sorts the individual fees, shows the rates that have applied since January 2026, and names the costs that tend to disappear from the calculation.
Last updated: August 2026. Every rate and deadline on this page comes from the official TikTok Shop seller guidelines. Figures we cannot back up there we deliberately leave out.
Commission
TikTok commission 2026: 9%, 7% and 4%
New commission rates have applied since 8 January 2026. Which one you pay depends on your category and on whether your shop is new.
7%
Electronics
Electronics carry a reduced rate of 7%.
4%
New sellers
New sellers start at 4%. Before the change in January 2026 the rate was 5%.
What the commission is calculated on
- The official formula is: (net sales + shipping paid by the customer + platform discount) − (refunded net sales + refunded discount), multiplied by your commission rate.
- Shipping the customer pays is therefore part of the base — it is not commission-free.
- The commission already includes every applicable tax, VAT included.
- What TikTok means by “net sales” is not defined in the guidelines. Whether the rate applies to the gross or the net amount cannot be derived from them with certainty — when in doubt, calculate with the less favourable case.
The 4% for new sellers: the conditions
- The rate applies for up to 60 calendar days — counted from completion of the mission, not from opening the shop.
- It has to be your first shop in the EU, and the product range has to be a new one.
- You have to accept the mission and upload at least five active products within 15 days of shop activation.
- No revenue cap is documented in the guidelines.
Commission is only the first deduction. On its own it tells you nothing about whether an order ends up profitable.
The remaining cost blocks
What eats your margin besides commission
Commission is the line everyone knows. It usually gets expensive because of the other four.
Creator commission
If the sale runs through a creator, their commission comes on top. You set that rate yourself as the seller — TikTok only suggests a reference value for it. There is no official range, so put exactly the rate you agreed into your calculation.
Shipping & packaging
What you charge the customer for shipping rarely covers the actual cost. Your margin pays the difference — on every single order.
Returns
On a full return TikTok refunds the commission completely, on a partial return pro rata. The return shipment, the handling and, in the worst case, the goods still stay with you — revenue you had already booked simply disappears again.
Cost of goods (COGS)
Purchase price, packaging, duties: the biggest block and the only one you fully control. Without a clean COGS per product every margin is guesswork.
Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT): which fees apply
If you hand storage and shipping to TikTok, you pay storage and fulfillment fees instead of your own pick, pack and shipping costs. For Germany the storage fees are the documented part — and they are the line that hurts first when stock turns slowly.
€0.58
Storage, day 0 to 30
per m³ and day, net (excl. VAT). The counter starts on the first day in storage.
€0.85
Storage, day 31 to 60
per m³ and day, net. From day 31 the rate goes up. TikTok publishes no rates for storage beyond day 60.
Worked example from the official fee overview: 1 m³ over 60 days costs €42.90 — 30 days at €0.58 plus 30 days at €0.85.
- FBT is available in Germany. TikTok announced the launch in its Newsroom on 14 August 2025; the logistics partner is Fiege.
- Products going into storage are capped at 61 × 46 × 46 cm and 30 kg.
- For Germany, TikTok does not publish reliable rates for fulfillment, shipping, inbound or return handling. That is why we do not list them here — estimated amounts do not help your calculation.
Careful with US figures
Two figures circulating online come from the US fee schedule and do not apply in Germany: “from €3.05 per unit” and “the first 60 days of storage are free”. German sellers pay storage fees from the first day — there is no free storage period here.
Source: TikTok Shop seller guidelines (seller-de.tiktok.com), fee overview as of 15 April 2026.
Payouts: when the money reaches your account
Several steps sit between the order and the money arriving. How long that takes and which tier your account is on decides your liquidity — especially when you need to reorder stock.
Every payout is triggered by the delivery date, meaning the moment the parcel reaches the customer — not by dispatch and not by the end of the return window. If delivery is delayed, the payout moves with it.
The five payout tiers — each counted from the delivery date
31 days
Introductory period
The starting tier for new sellers.
8 days
Standard
The regular tier after the introductory period.
5 days
Accelerated
Performance-based — TikTok assigns the tier by its own criteria.
1 day
Express
Also performance-based and the fastest documented tier.
31 days
Deferred
Applies while your account is under a security review.
- Every chargeback carries a €10 fee.
- You are liable for chargebacks as the seller — unless the payment service provider classifies them as unauthorised.
- TikTok does not quantify the performance required for the “accelerated” and “express” tiers.
- The policy does not state a minimum payout amount.
A common misconception
“A payout every 7 to 14 days” is not accurate. TikTok does not pay out on a fixed rhythm but per event: every order starts its own deadline on its delivery date. For liquidity planning that means calculating per order, not per week.
Source: TikTok Shop account payment policy (EU), as of 27 May 2026. It applies to Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland.
Availability
Where TikTok Shop is available
The fee question only arises where you can actually sell. Across the DACH region the picture differs.
Germany
TikTok Shop has been live in Germany since 2025. For most German-speaking sellers that market is the starting point.
Austria
TikTok Shop has also been available in Austria since 15 June 2026.
Switzerland
TikTok Shop is not available in Switzerland. As of May 2026 there is no announced launch date.
With Octuno
Net your fees out instead of guessing
Octuno nets TikTok commission, creator commission, shipping and returns against your revenue automatically. The P&L shows per product and per day what is left after every deduction — not only at the end of the month.
- TikTok commission deducted automatically per order
- Creator commission, shipping and returns in the same calculation
- Net profit per product and per day instead of plain revenue figures
Frequently asked questions about TikTok Shop fees
How high is the TikTok Shop commission in 2026?
Since 8 January 2026 the standard commission is 9%. Electronics carry a reduced rate of 7%, new sellers pay 4%.
Which rate do new sellers pay?
New sellers pay 4%. The rate applies for up to 60 calendar days from completion of the mission. Before the change on 8 January 2026 it was 5%.
Is there a transaction fee on top of the commission?
The official EU guidelines document no separate transaction or payment processing fee alongside the commission. The only additional fee stated there is the €10 chargeback fee. The percentages circulating online contradict each other and cannot be traced to any official source.
When does TikTok Shop pay out?
The payout is triggered by the delivery date. Depending on your tier it happens 31 days (introductory period), 8 days (standard), 5 days (accelerated) or 1 day (express) after delivery; under a security review it is 31 days. There is no fixed rhythm of every 7 to 14 days.
Are the first 60 days of FBT storage free?
Not in Germany. Fees apply from the first day in storage: €0.58 per m³ and day for days 0 to 30 and €0.85 for days 31 to 60, each net. The free 60 days come from the US fee schedule and do not apply here.
Who pays for a return?
On a change of mind, TikTok Shop and the seller share the return shipping cost; your share drops with a better return rate and a better Shop Performance Score. If the item is faulty or the wrong one was sent, you carry the cost in full. TikTok does not publish the exact split. The commission is refunded completely on a full return and pro rata on partial returns.
How long can customers return an order?
30 days from receiving the goods on a change of mind. The statutory 14-day right of withdrawal applies independently of that.
Is TikTok Shop available in Switzerland?
No. TikTok Shop is not available in Switzerland, and as of May 2026 there is no announced launch date. Swiss sellers cannot use the channel at present.
Since when has TikTok Shop been available in Austria?
Since 15 June 2026. In Germany TikTok Shop has been live since 2025.
Does Octuno net out TikTok fees automatically?
Yes. The P&L in Octuno nets TikTok commission, creator commission, shipping and returns against your revenue automatically — you see net profit instead of a plain revenue figure.