Key Points:

• To sell Live Plants, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center (the portal within Seller Center for managing category applications). Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
• Under Category Qualification, go to: Home Improvement > Garden Supplies > Live Plants.
• For help with the review process and rejection handling, see Your Guide to Category Qualification.

This document outlines the requirements for selling Live Plants on TikTok Shop. These requirements help ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain a safe marketplace. Live plants are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing live plants.

Live Plants

Live plants are living, rooted organisms that require water, light, and nutrients to grow. These plants are typically sold for landscaping, gardening, or indoor decoration.
The following Live Plants are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.

• Bonsai
• Cacti & Succulents
• Carnivorous Plants
• Ferns
• Flowers
• Orchids
• Trees
• Aquatic Plants
• Fruit
• Grass
• Hedges & Shrubs
• Herbs
• Roses
• Vegetables
• Vines

Requirements To Sell Live Plants

Sellers must comply with all applicable federal and state plant health regulations when selling and shipping plants. Where required, sellers must obtain and maintain valid licenses, permits, certifications, or compliance agreements. These must be issued by the appropriate regulatory authorities, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Sellers handling or shipping regulated plant materials subject to quarantine restrictions may be required to maintain a USDA APHIS Quarantine Compliance Agreement (a document confirming a seller agrees to follow rules to prevent the spread of pests) before such products can be moved or sold.You may be required to pass category qualification to sell live plants. This process requires submitting documents proving you are qualified to sell these products.

Nursery Sellers

If you are applying to sell live plants as a nursery seller, you may be required to submit the following document:

Nursery License or Certificate

Nursery sellers may be required to submit a nursery license or certificate that meets these requirements:

• Issued by a state's department of agriculture
• Not expired at the time of submission
• Includes the establishment's name and address

Resellers

If you are applying to sell live plants as a reseller, you may need to submit the following document:

Purchase Invoice

Resellers may be required to submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the US-based supplier. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:

• Include the supplier’s company name and address
• Clearly describe the plant being listed on TikTok Shop
• Be issued within the last 365 days
• Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review shops for compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Rejecting your category qualification application
• Deducting points from your account health
• Removing product listings

For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.