TikTok Shop Commission & Profit Calculator
Calculate your TikTok Shop profit and commission fee by region. US: 6% · UK: 9% (since Sep 2024) · EU: 9% (since Jan 8, 2026). EU electronics sub-category: 7% flat rate.
Commission rates at a glance
🇺🇸 US
Lowest (all regions)
No confirmed electronics discount
6%
🇬🇧 UK
Since Sep 2, 2024
Raised from 5%. No confirmed electronics discount
9%
🇪🇺 EU
Since Jan 8, 2026
Electronics sub-category: 7% flat rate
9%
Commission
$4.50
9%
Net Revenue
$45.50
After commission
Profit
$25.50
51.0% margin
Break-Even
$45.50
Max COGS
EU only — electronics sub-category is 7% instead of 9%
Region comparison
US
$27
BestUK
$26
EU
$26
EU Electronics Sub-Category: 7% Flat Rate
Confirmed in TikTok's January 2026 EU announcement. EU only — UK and US have no confirmed electronics discount.
🇺🇸 US
6%
No electronics discount confirmed
🇬🇧 UK
9%
No electronics discount confirmed
🇪🇺 EU
7%
Electronics sub-category flat rate
Rate Change History & Impact
Both UK and EU went from 5% introductory rate to 9%
🇬🇧 UK — September 2, 2024
Before: 5% introductory rate
After: 9% standard rate
🇪🇺 EU — January 8, 2026
Before: 5% introductory rate
After: 9% standard rate (7% electronics)
Affects: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland
Example impact: $50 product, $20 cost
| Scenario | Commission | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| US (6%) | $3.00 | $27.00 | 54% |
| UK (9%) | $4.50 | $25.50 | 51% |
| EU (9%) | $4.50 | $25.50 | 51% |
| EU Electronics (7%) | $3.50 | $26.50 | 53% |
Adjusting Your Strategy
Protect margins at 9% for UK/EU sellers
Recalculate all product margins
Use the calculator to identify which UK and EU products are no longer profitable at 9%.
Consider price adjustments
For a $50 product: at 9% you need to raise price ~$2.20 to match the old 5% profit margin.
Negotiate supplier costs
A 2–3% reduction in COGS can offset much of the 9% commission impact.
Leverage the EU electronics 7% rate
EU electronics sub-category is 7% flat — ensure products are correctly categorised in TikTok Seller Center.
US offers the best margin at 6%
For the same $50 product, US yields $27.00 profit vs $25.50 for UK or EU at 9%.
Compare TikTok Shop Rates: US vs UK vs EU
| Region | Standard rate | Electronics | Since | Profit on $50 (−$20 cost) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | 6% | 6% (no discount confirmed) | — | $27.00 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 9% | 9% (no discount confirmed) | Sep 2, 2024 | $25.50 |
| 🇪🇺 EU | 9% | 7% flat | Jan 8, 2026 | $25.50 ($26.50 electronics) |
Example: $50 sale price, $20 product cost. Use the calculator for your exact numbers and product category.
References & Official Sources
- TikTok Seller Center (US)
Official US commission rates and seller policies.
- TikTok Seller Center (UK)
Official UK commission rates (9% since Sep 2, 2024) and seller policies.
- ChannelX — UK TikTok Shop fees rise to 9% from September
Confirms UK rate increase from 5% to 9% effective September 2, 2024.
- Ecommerce News EU — TikTok Shop raises seller fees in Europe
Confirms EU5 rate increase from 5% to 9% (7% electronics) effective January 8, 2026.
- IRS — Self-employment Tax (for US sellers)
US TikTok Shop sellers pay self-employment tax on net profits.
Commission rates are set by TikTok and may change. For the latest rates and policies, always check TikTok Seller Center for your region. For tax on profits, consult your country's tax authority.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for estimation only. Commission rates are set by TikTok and may change at any time. Always verify current rates in TikTok Seller Center for your region before making business decisions. We do not provide financial or legal advice.
TikTok Shop vs Amazon, eBay & Etsy: Fee Comparison 2026
How TikTok Shop referral fees stack up against major e-commerce platforms
TikTok Shop's platform referral fee (6–9%) is notably lower than Amazon's for most categories. However, this is only the platform cut — TikTok's affiliate marketplace means sellers typically also pay creator commissions (10–25%), making the true total take rate comparable or higher in affiliate-driven sales.
Example: $50 product, $20 cost, 15% affiliate
Affiliate-driven TikTok sales aren't always cheaper than Amazon. Track your affiliate % of sales.
| Category | Amazon 2026 | TikTok US | TikTok EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 8% | 6% | 7% ✓ |
| Home & Kitchen | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| Clothing (>$20) | 17% | 6% | 9% |
| Toys & Games | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| Beauty | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| Sports | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| Automotive | 12% | 6% | 9% |
Sources: Amazon Seller Central 2026 fee schedule (frozen for 2026); TikTok Seller Center US/UK/EU. Amazon fees frozen at 2024 levels for 2025–2026. ✓ = EU electronics sub-category rate.
The Affiliate Commission: TikTok Shop's “Hidden” Cost Layer
Platform fee + creator affiliate commission = true total take rate
TikTok Shop operates two separate fee layers. The platform referral fee (6-9%) is charged by TikTok on every sale. The affiliate commission is set by sellers in the TikTok affiliate marketplace to incentivise creators to feature your products in videos. Most successful TikTok Shop sellers rely heavily on affiliates for discovery.
Typical affiliate commission rates: 10–25% of sale price. Combined with the platform fee, the total take rate on affiliate-driven sales reaches 16–34%. Only organic storefront visits, TikTok Ads traffic, and your own creator content don't carry an affiliate commission.
Best practice:
- Track what % of orders come via affiliate vs direct
- Model blended take rate = (affiliate % × affiliate commission) + platform fee
- Consider a mix of TikTok Ads + organic creator content to reduce affiliate dependency
| Affiliate % | Total fees | Profit (−$20 cost) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% (organic) | $3.00 | $27.00 | 54% |
| 10% | $8.00 | $22.00 | 44% |
| 15% | $10.50 | $19.50 | 39% |
| 20% | $13.00 | $17.00 | 34% |
| 25% | $15.50 | $14.50 | 29% |
Platform fee only in calculator. Add your affiliate commission separately for blended margin analysis.
US Tax Obligations for TikTok Shop Sellers (2026)
1099-K, Schedule C, self-employment tax, and the QBI deduction
Form 1099-K threshold (2026)
TikTok issues 1099-K only if gross payments exceed $20,000 AND 200+ transactions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, Section 70432) permanently restored this threshold — the $600 ARPA rule was repealed. Your state may have a lower threshold (PA $0, VT $600, VA $600, IL $1,000).
1099-K reports GROSS sales — not profit
The form includes the full sale price before TikTok's 6% referral fee, refunds, and chargebacks. Reconcile using TikTok Seller Center's '1099-K detailed report'. Deduct: platform fee, COGS, affiliate commissions, shipping, advertising.
Self-employment (SE) tax: 15.3%
Shop income → Schedule C → SE tax applies. Rate: 12.4% Social Security (on net profit up to $176,100 SS wage base, 2026) + 2.9% Medicare. Above $176,100: 2.9% only. Deduct half of SE tax on Form 1040.
QBI deduction: up to 20% off
As a Schedule C business, deduct up to 20% of qualified business income (Section 199A). Made permanent by OBBBA. Income limits apply: $197,300 single / $394,600 MFJ (2026 est.). This is a significant tax benefit — consult a tax professional.
Example: $50,000 net TikTok Shop profit (US)
Simplified illustration. Consult a CPA for your full tax picture — income tax brackets, deductions, and state taxes also apply.
Don't miss quarterly estimated payments
If you expect to owe $1,000+ in federal tax, pay quarterly estimated taxes (April 15, June 16, September 15, January 15). Underpayment penalty applies. Use IRS Form 1040-ES.
Sources: IRS Form 1099-K FAQ (2026); OBBBA Section 70432; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-14 (2026 SS wage base $176,100); IRS Section 199A guidance.