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TikTok Shop Seller Commission & Profit Calculator
Net profit per sale after TikTok fees, affiliates, and costs.
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TikTok Shop fee structure (2026)
TikTok charges sellers ~8% platform commission on each sale. Add affiliate creator commissions (10–20% for most niches) and shipping, and a $35 product needs 60%+ gross margins to be profitable.
Winning products have high margins
Products costing $5–10 to land and selling for $35–50 are the TikTok Shop sweet spot. Avoid low-margin commodities — the fees eat all profit. Focus on perceived value: bundles, branding, unique formulations.
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TikTok Shop GMV exceeded $20B in the US in 2025. The average successful TikTok Shop seller runs 5–15% net margin. Beauty, supplements, and unique gadgets consistently outperform.
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What does TikTok Shop charge sellers?▾
Standard commission: 8% of GMV. Additional fees may apply for fulfillment if using TikTok Fulfilled. Affiliate commissions on top are set by the seller.
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