Costs per order
Fees and target
The referral fee is charged on the price after seller discounts. Refunds and taxes are not modeled.
How the minimum price is calculated
Fixed and variable costs
fixed = product + shipping + other + ads variable % = referral fee % + commission % × creator share %Fixed costs are dollars per order. Fees and commission grow with the price.
Minimum price
price = fixed ÷ (1 − variable % − target margin %)This is the price after any seller discount. Set the target margin to 0% to get the break-even price.
List price
list price = price ÷ (1 − seller discount %)If you plan to run a discount, list higher so the discounted price still hits your margin.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price products on TikTok Shop?
Add product, shipping and ad costs per order, then divide by 1 minus the referral fee, creator commission and the margin you want.
Why not just add a markup to cost?
Fees and commission are a share of the price, so a simple markup underprices. This formula accounts for that.
What margin should I target?
Many sellers aim for 15–30% after all costs, so there is room for discounts and returns.
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Sources: beBOLD: TikTok Shop 8% referral fee report · FastMoss: TikTok Shop seller costs in the US (2026)