TikTok Shop's fees for Philippine sellers
| Fee | Default rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 6.7% Marketplace, 7.7% Mall | Item price after your discount |
| Transaction fee | 2.24% | Discounted item price plus buyer-paid shipping (since July 23, 2026) |
| Shipping service fee | 5.5% Marketplace, 5% Mall (max ₱100 per item) | Item price after your discount |
| Seller growth fee | 1% or 1.5% by category | Item price after your discount |
| Order processing fee | ₱3 per order (promo; regular ₱5) | Each delivered order |
| Affiliate creator commission | Whatever you agreed | Sales made through a creator's video or live |
Commission ranges from about 5% to 7.3% for Marketplace sellers and 5% to 9.1% for Mall, depending on category. The defaults are the rates TikTok applies when a category has no specific rate assigned. The seller growth fee is 1% for Electronics, Grocery and Lifestyle, and 1.5% for Beauty and Personal Care, Fashion, Mom and Baby, and Health.
A worked example
A ₱299 item, ₱150 product cost and ₱10 packaging, sold as a Marketplace seller in a 1% growth-fee category:
| Commission (6.7%) | ₱20.03 |
| Transaction fee (2.24%) | ₱6.70 |
| Shipping service fee (5.5%) | ₱16.45 |
| Seller growth fee (1%) | ₱2.99 |
| Order processing fee | ₱3.00 |
| Total TikTok Shop fees | ₱49.17 (16.4% of the sale) |
|---|---|
| TikTok Shop pays you | ₱249.83 |
| Profit after ₱160 in costs | ₱89.83 (30% margin) |
Can you afford that affiliate rate?
Affiliate creators are TikTok Shop's biggest sales engine, and their commission sits on top of the platform fees. Before agreeing to a rate, tick "Affiliate creator commission" in the rates table and enter it.
In the example above, a 15% creator commission adds ₱44.85 and cuts profit to about ₱45 per order. Your margin roughly halves. That can still be a good deal if the creator brings sales you wouldn't otherwise get, but it shouldn't be your everyday price.
A simple rule: the most you can offer a creator and still break even is about your current margin. If your margin is 30%, a 30% commission leaves you nothing. Most sellers keep the commission well below their margin so there's still profit after returns and ads.
Tips for TikTok Shop sellers
- Remember the July 2026 change. The transaction fee now includes buyer-paid shipping. If you compare with older payout statements, they'll look a little cheaper.
- Budget for the promo rate ending. The ₱3 order processing fee is a promo. Change it to ₱5 in the rates table to see your price still works when it ends.
- Use your first 90 days. New sellers pay 0% commission for 90 days. Tick "I'm a new seller" to see the difference, and plan your launch around it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TikTok Shop take per sale in the Philippines?
For a typical Marketplace seller, TikTok Shop fees come to about 15% to 18% of the item price, plus ₱3 per order. Affiliate commission is extra when a sale comes through a creator.
Is the shipping service fee capped?
Yes, at ₱100 per item. For Marketplace sellers, the cap is reached at about ₱1,818 per item.
Does TikTok Shop refund fees on returns?
Fees on cancelled orders are usually not charged. For returns after delivery, some fees, like the transaction fee and shipping service fee, may not be refunded. Check the order's settlement details.
Does TikTok Shop withhold tax?
Yes. Like other e-marketplaces, it withholds about 0.5% of gross remittances once you pass the ₱500,000 yearly threshold under BIR Revenue Regulations No. 16-2023. It counts as a credit against your income tax.