TikTok Shipping: Overview
03/17/2025
Summary
What are the key steps for setting up and managing shipping on TikTok Shop?
- Sellers can choose from Standard and Express Shipping options, using TikTok's negotiated carrier rates to buy and print labels directly from Seller Center.
- Use the shipping calculator in Seller Center to determine shipping costs by entering shipment details under "Shipping and Delivery Settings."
What are the specific packaging requirements and restrictions for shipping on TikTok Shop?
- Use appropriate packing materials, wrap items separately, and label fragile items. Liquids must be in leak-proof packaging.
- Prohibited items include hazardous materials, human remains, and vape products. Refer to TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines for a full list.
How are shipping costs calculated and what should sellers be aware of?
- Shipping fees are calculated at checkout based on the lowest rate available. Actual fees are confirmed after package collection.
- Sellers should provide accurate weight and dimensions to avoid additional costs due to weight discrepancies.
What options do sellers have if they want to use their own shipping methods instead of TikTok Shipping?
- Sellers can switch between TikTok Shipping and their own shipping methods via the Shipping Options page, affecting future orders only.
- TikTok Shipping supports both drop-off and pick-up options, with tracking information automatically updated in Seller Center.
Shipping Services
- TikTok Shipping is easy to set up with built-in shipping label creation. You can choose Shipping Options from TikTok Shop's negotiated carrier rates to buy and print shipping labels directly from Seller Center.
- TikTok Shop provides both Standard Shipping and Express Shipping services for sellers.
- Standard Shipping service is the default shipping option.
- The customer may select their shipping option speed at checkout.
- Logistics Service Providers
- Sellers can choose Shipping Options from leading carriers and compare rates upon label creation.
- USPS, UPS, FedEx
- Fulfillment Policy
- You must mark orders as "RTS" within the dispatch SLA - TikTok platform will automatically assign a service (based on buyer's selected shipping options and seller's preferred carrier) that will deliver within that order's commitment time.
- Shipping Services:
Shipping Options | Shipping Service | Est. Delivery Days |
Express | UPS Next Day Air Saver | 1 business day |
FedEx Standard Overnight | 1 business day | |
UPS 2nd Day Air | 1-2 business days | |
FedEx 2Da | 2 business days | |
UPS 3 Day Select | 3 business days | |
FedEx Express Sav | 3 business days | |
Standard | USPS Ground Advantage | 2-5 business days |
USPS Priority Mail | 1-3 business days | |
UPS Ground | 1-5 business days | |
FedEx Ground Economy | 2-7 business days | |
FedEx Ground *Commercial address only | 1-5 business days | |
FedEx Home Delivery *Residential address only | 1-5 days |
Shipping Rates

From there, you can enter the specific shipment information to calculate your rate.

2.1 Base Shipping Rates
2.1.1 Standard Shipping
UPSShipping Service | UPS Ground | |||||
Weight Limits | The maximum actual weight per package is 150 pounds. | |||||
Pick Up | It is a paid value-added service | |||||
Shiping rates | Per Package Rates from 48 State Origin; rates cannot be shared per UPS contract. Rates include Fuel Surcharge, Residential Surcharge, Delivery Area Surcharge Rural. Please note: surcharges may apply to larger or heavier items. See here for a breakdown of estimated costs. |
Shipping Service | USPS Ground Advantage | ||||||||||
Weight Limits | Under 70 lbs | ||||||||||
Pick up | You can either drop off packages at nearby USPS locations, or schedule a paid pickup here | ||||||||||
Dimension Limits | The package dimensions must not exceed "108'' in length and girth combined. Items that are between 108" and 130" will be charged at an oversized price. Please note: parcels addressed for domestic delivery and that exceed one cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on either the actual weight or the calculated dimensional weight, whichever is greater |
Shipping Service | USPS Priority Mail | ||||||||||
Weight Limits | Under 70 lbs | ||||||||||
Pick up | You can either drop off packages at nearby USPS locations, or schedule a paid pickup here | ||||||||||
Dimension Limits | The package dimensions must not exceed 108'' in length plus girth. |
Length + (Width *2)+ (Height *2)= Trigger Oversize price to be charged. For example:25+( 25*2)+ (25*2)
25+ 50+ 50
25+ 100
"125" -> This package is over 108 and less than 130, thus it will be charged at the oversize price.
(Length * width * Height)/166 = Dimensional WeightExample, 25 x 25x 25 , 20lbs
25*25*25/166
15,625/166
94.12 - Dimensional weight
This package would be charged at 94.12 as the dimensional weight is greater than the actual weight.
FedEx
Service Name | Service level | Pickup Type | Weight Limit | Dimension Limit |
FedEx Standard Overnight | Express | dropoff | 150 lbs/68 KG | 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). |
FedEx 2Day | Express | dropoff | 150 lbs/68 KG | 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). |
FedEx Express Saver | Express | dropoff | 150 lbs/68 KG | 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). |
FedEx Ground*Commercial Address Only | Standard | dropoff | 70 lbs/32 KG | The package dimensions must not exceed 108'' in length or 165'' in length plus girth (L + 2W + 2H). |
FedEx Home Delivery*Residential Address Only | Standard | dropoff | 70 lbs/32 KG | The package dimensions must not exceed 108'' in length or 165'' in length plus girth (L + 2W + 2H). |
2.1.2 Express Shipping
TikTok uses UPS 2nd Day Air, FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx 2Day, and FedEx Express Saver as our express shipping providers! While our express rates are confidential, you can use the shipping calculator to calculate your shipping cost.2.2 Value-added services rates
USPS Ground Advantage
- For USPS, there are three types of oversize fees. The final shipping fee will be shown on the Settlement details page once confirmed.
Non-Standard Dimension 1 | Applies if length is greater than 22 inches and less than or equal to 30 inches. | $4.00 |
Non-Standard Dimension 2 | Applies if the length is greater than 30 inches. | $8.40 |
Non-Standard Volume | Applies if volume is greater than 2 cubic feet. | $18.00 |
Non-Standard Dimension 1 | Applies if length is greater than 22 inches and less than or equal to 30 inches. | $4.00 |
Non-Standard Dimension 2 | Applies if the length is greater than 30 inches. | $18.00 |
Non-Standard Volume | Applies if volume is greater than 2 cubic feet. | $30.00 |
Ex: 20*20*20= 8,000
8,000/1728= 4.62 cubic ft
This order would be charged for Non standard Volume as it is greater than 2 cubic feet
2.3 How to Calculate Shipping Costs
- The shipping fee shown to the buyer is calculated at time of checkout, and is based on the lowest possible rate available to sellers on TikTok Shipping's ratecards. The actual shipping fee will be calculated once your package has been collected by the shipping carrier or shipping stations, and will be shown on the Settlement details page once confirmed.
- On your billing statements, the seller shipping fee is the difference between the carrier shipping fee and the buyer shipping fee. If a buyer has a shipping coupon, TikTok will provide the seller with a discount in that amount after delivery, so that the seller is not bearing that cost.
- Given that as of 9/17, we calculate the buyer shipping fee based on what the seller will pay, the difference between the seller shipping fee and the buyer shipping fee should be $0 except in circumstances where the seller selects a more expensive carrier or service.
- Sellers must bear additional cost of adjustments due to difference in weight, so it is good practice to put accurate weight and dimension when registering your product.
Dimension Limits
- The maximum length, size, and weight per package depends on the Shipping Provider:
Carrier | Shipping Service | Weight & Dimension rules |
UPS | 2nd Day Air3 Day Select Next Day Air Saver | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 150lbMaximum Shipping Size: 108 × 108 × 108 in |
USPS | Ground Advantage | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 70lbMaximum Shipping Size: 120 x 41 × 38 in |
Priority Mail | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 70lbMaximum Shipping Size: 97 x 34 × 30 in | |
FedEx | Ground Economy | Minimum Shipping Weight: 1lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 70lbMaximum Shipping Size: 60 × 60 × 60 in |
FedEx Standard Overnight | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 150lbMaximum Shipping Size: 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). | |
FedEx 2Day | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 150lbMaximum Shipping Size: 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). | |
FedEx Express Saver | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 150lbMaximum Shipping Size: 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). | |
FedEx Ground*Commercial Address Only | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 70lbMaximum Shipping Size: 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). | |
FedEx Home Delivery*Residential Address Only | Minimum Shipping Weight: 0.01lbMaximum Shipping Weight: 70lbMaximum Shipping Size: 119' in length or 165 total inches in length plus girth (L+2W+2H). |
Packing Instructions
- Wrap all item(s) separately and use cushioning materials to protect your item(s).
- Package contents into rigid box.
- Choose the correct box size.
- Remove any old labels or shipment markings.
- If item is fragile, label with the appropriate stickers to meet protection requirements.
- All liquids – Including Gels, Creams, Pastes, Lotions and Oils under 1 litre
- Item must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene bag or in leak-proof packaging. The outer packaging must be marked as "Fragile".
- Paints and inks – Both solvent and water-based products are required to be packaged according to packaging guidelines. This also includes varnishes (including nail varnish), enamels and similar substances:
- Item must be sent in its original retail packaging, plus packaged in strong outer packaging with internal filling such as bubble wrap, straw to prevent breakage. We suggest, if possible, nail varnish should be placed in a ziplock bag to prevent leaks.
- Volume per item must not exceed 100 ml. No more than four item(s) are to be placed inside any one parcel.
- Perfumes and aftershaves – These items will also be classed in the same category as liquids. These are considered flammable and require packaging according to the following guidelines:
- Valves must be protected to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. We suggest packaging them into a Zip lock bag.
- Items will need to be packaged in strong outer packaging with internal filling such as bubble wrap or straw to prevent breaking in transit.
Prohibited Items
Examples of prohibited items include but are not limited to the following:
- Shipments prohibited by law
- Bank bills, notes or currency
- Common fireworks
- Hazardous waste or hazardous waste service
- Human remains, fetal remains, human body parts, human embryos or components thereof
- Ivory
- Marijuana, including marijuana intended for medicinal use
- Postage stamps
- Shark fins
- Vape products within, to, or from the U.S
- USPS: USPS Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, & Perishable Mail
- UPS: List of Prohibited items for Shipping | UPS
FAQ
- A: You can go to your Shipping Options page and switch services. Please note: this will only impact future orders placed after the switch.
- A: Yes, you can go to your Shipping Options page and switch services. Please note: this will only impact future orders placed after the switch.
- A: Our TikTok Shipping Providers support both Drop-off and Pick-up. Learn more here at Scheduling a Pickup or Dropoff.
- A: The advantage of using TikTok Shipping is that after the label is printed from Seller Center, the tracking information is seamlessly uploaded into Seller Center upon Label Creation! Once you have shipped the packages, the tracking updates will automatically update as the package moves through transit.
- A: If you have one order you want to split into separate packages, learn how to here: Splitting orders into separate packages
- A: If you have multiple orders going to the same customer, learn how to here: How to combine multiple orders into a single package
- A: TikTok Shop will bear the cost for failed delivery, and will return it to the original shipping address according to the shipping label. If multiple warehouses deliver the goods, it will be returned to the originating warehouse.
- A: Please see this article in TikTok Shop Academy for more information on returning a package.
- A: Please find more information here!
- A: The seller must enable TikTok Shipping directly in Seller Center here.