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The fee almost nobody models — and the reason high-return categories quietly bleed money.
Last verified: October 2026 · US rule
When a TikTok Shop order is refunded, the referral fee is not fully returned. TikTok charges a refund administration fee equal to 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5 per SKU.
| Sale price | Referral @6% | Admin fee per refund |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.20 | $0.24 |
| $35 | $2.10 | $0.42 |
| $80 | $4.80 | $0.96 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $5.00 (capped) |
At a 20% return rate on a $35 product, expected admin fees are about $0.084 per order sold — before you count return shipping and unsellable units. Fashion and footwear sellers feel this first. The FeeFact calculator includes expected refund admin fees automatically when you enter a return rate.
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Rates last verified October 2026 against TikTok's published fee tables and seller reports. FeeFact is an independent tool, not affiliated with TikTok or ByteDance.