Upgraded TikTok Shipping & Collections by TikTok Shop
10/03/2025
Summary
What is Upgraded TikTok Shipping and what benefits does it offer to sellers?
- It’s a US domestic logistics solution that centrally manages carriers, offers exclusive discounted rates (up to 20% savings), and simplifies fulfillment with TikTok handling claims, penalties exemptions, and automatic carrier selection.
- Benefits include penalty exemptions on delivery and complaint metrics, improved claim handling, flexible warehouse registration, and reliable USPS-powered nationwide delivery.
What is Collections by TikTok (CBT) and who is eligible to use this service?
- CBT is a TikTok-managed door-to-door pickup service available in select US areas (Greater LA, East Coast, Texas), offering up to 30% additional shipping cost savings for sellers with 50+ daily orders and warehouses in eligible zip codes.
- Warehouses must support CBT sorting and handover; only orders shipped within CBT zones qualify for CBT rates and services.
How can sellers upgrade to the Upgraded TikTok Shipping or CBT service and what operational changes are required?
- Sellers upgrade via Seller Center by registering eligible warehouses, verifying contact info, and agreeing to terms; CBT requires 5–7 business days for review.
- Sellers can mix TikTok Shipping and self-fulfillment warehouses; Amazon FBA warehouses are unsupported; CBT requires warehouses to sort orders and coordinate pickups with TikTok carriers.
What are the key shipping and order management rules sellers must follow after upgrading?
- Sellers must ship within 3 business days to maintain performance metrics; TikTok handles tracking uploads and carrier assignment automatically.
- CBT packages must be handed to CBT couriers only; orders cannot switch fulfillment method after label creation; order combining/splitting rules remain unchanged.
How does billing and claim handling work under the upgraded TikTok Shipping?
- Shipping fees are deducted post-delivery from GMV or deposits, based on actual or volumetric weight; TikTok handles claims for lost/damaged packages and covers return shipping for failed deliveries.
- Sellers cannot set buyer shipping fees directly but can offer shipping discounts via marketing vouchers.
[For details on temporary peak surcharge, go here]
Overview
What is Upgraded TikTok Shipping?
Upgraded TikTok Shipping is a logistics solution designed to:- Simplify domestic shipping in the US
- Reduce shipping costs
- Ensure more consistent policy execution.
What Are the Key Benefits of this Upgrade?
- Lower Shipping Costs: Enjoy TikTok Shop’s exclusive negotiated rates
,saving up to 20% compared to current TikTok Shipping rates, with even greater discounts expected in the future. - Improve Fulfillment Compliance Policy: Enjoy exclusive exemptions from penalties related to On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) and Negative Review Rate (NRR). Additionally, any delivery delays or logistics-related negative reviews (excluding “out of stock/wrong item” and “damaged items in package”) caused by TikTok Shop logistics will not impact your Seller Performance Score (SPS), making fulfillment much easier.
- VTR Exemption : Benefit from a special exemption on Valid Tracking Rate (VTR), freeing you from worries about uploading tracking information
- Enhance Complaint Handling: A revised penalty framework for Customer Complaint Rate (CCR) to ensure that logistics-related complaints (excluding "out of stock/wrong item" and "damaged items") caused by TikTok Shop logistics will be fully covered by the TikTok Shop and excluded from seller performance assessments.
- TikTok Shop Handles Claim Process: TikTok will directly handle claims for lost, damaged, or undelivered packages, making compensation faster and hassle-free.
- Flexible and Easy Switching: Simply register the warehouses you want for Upgraded TikTok Shipping; other warehouses can remain on self-fulfillment, allowing you to mix and match to suit your operational needs.
- Optimized Carrier Recommendations: TikTok Shop automatically selects the best carrier based on package size, weight, and destination, eliminating the need for manual selection.
- Reliable Carrier Network: Primarily powered by USPS, covering nationwide delivery, ensuring peace of mind with every shipment.
Collections by TikTok (CBT)
As part of the Upgraded TikTok Shipping service, TikTok Shop now offers a new pick up service for sellers in specific areas. his new service offers a fully TikTok-managed pickup solution with even better discounted shipping rates than the current upgraded TikTok Shipping. Sellers can save up to an extra 30% on logistics costs. It’s designed to help you save time and cut costs while growing your cross-border business.- Free door to door pick up, arranged by TikTok
- Special discounted shipping rates save up to 30% more on top of standard TikTok Shipping rates
- The store's average daily order volume within the past 30 days or past 7 days is greater than 50 orders
- Your chosen warehouse is located within a CBT eligible zip code. See list for eligible zip codes in the Greater Los Angeles area, East Coast and Texas
- Your chosen warehouse supports adding CBT as a shipping carrier (Just like adding USPS or UPS)
- Your chosen warehouse is able to sort CBT orders and hand them over to the CBT service carrier
Service Comparison
TikTok Shipping - CBT | TikTok Shipping | Legacy 4PL | Seller Shipping(3PL) | |
Fee Structure | ✔✔CBT Exclusive Fixed Rates: Save up to 20% more on shipping compared to TikTok Shipping and effortlessly lock in the lowest rates. | ✔ Fixed Rates: No matter which carrier is assigned, you’ll enjoy up to 20% exclusive discounts now, with even greater cost savings coming in the future. | Costs vary based on the selected service and carrier. | Costs depend on seller's carrier rates. |
Logistics Performance Governance | ✔ Exempt from Valid Tracking Rate (VTR) penalties ✔ Exempt from On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) penalties, with delivery delays caused by TikTok Shop logistics also excluded from your Seller Performance Score (SPS) ✔ Exempt from Negative Review Rate (NRR) penalties, with logistics-related negative reviews (excluding “out of stock/wrong item” and “damaged items in package”) also excluded from SPS ✔ Exempt from logistics-related Customer Complaints (CCR), excluding complaints about “out of stock/wrong item” and “damaged items” | ✔ Exempt from Valid Tracking Rate (VTR) penalties ✔ Exempt from On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) penalties, with delivery delays caused by TikTok Shop logistics also excluded from your Seller Performance Score (SPS) ✔ Exempt from Negative Review Rate (NRR) penalties, with logistics-related negative reviews (excluding “out of stock/wrong item” and “damaged items in package”) also excluded from SPS ✔ Exempt from logistics-related Customer Complaints (CCR), excluding complaints about “out of stock/wrong item” and “damaged items” | Seller responsible for maintaining a high on-time delivery rate. | Seller responsible for maintaining a high on-time delivery rate. |
Customer Service for Shoppers Facing Logistics Issues | ✔ TikTok provides centralized customer service support for buyers. | ✔ TikTok provides centralized customer service support for buyers. | TikTok provides centralized customer service support for buyers. | Sellers handle customer inquiries directly. |
Filing Reimbursement Claims | ✔ Claims will be handled directly by TikTok Shop. | ✔ Claims will be handled directly by TikTok Shop. | The filing is handled by our third-party partner, UPIC. | Sellers handle claims. |
Shipping Service | ✔✔ Free doorstep pickup in the Greater Los Angeles area to help sellers' ship with ease and confidence. | ✔ Standard Shipping only. Express Shipping service is expected to be rolled out in the future. | Both Standard Shipping and Express Shipping options. | Sellers use preferred carrier services. |
Carrier Selection | ✔ TikTok will assign the best carrier at the order level based on overall package size, weight, and destination trends. | ✔ TikTok will assign the best carrier at the order level based on overall package size, weight, and destination trends. | Sellers can compare TikTok's rates from leading carriers and choose their preferred option. | Sellers select their preferred carrier. |
Uploading Tracking Numbers | ✔ Automatically handled by TikTok Shop. | ✔ Automatically handled by TikTok Shop. | Automatically handled by TikTok Shop. | Sellers upload each order tracking number. |
Cost Comparison
To compare service rates before making the switch, you can login with your Main Seller Account and use the Shipping Calculator to see your shipping cost.Please refer to the simplified rate card below or use the shipping cost calculator link for more details. (TikTok Shop reserves the right of final interpretation regarding the rate card information.)


(Please note: To avoid unexpected fees, please confirm with your third-party warehouse provider whether any additional charges apply for TikTok Shop shipping services.)
How to Upgrade your TikTok Shipping Account
Upgrade Process
Upgrading your TikTok Shipping service is easy! Whether you're currently using TikTok Shipping (TikTok Shop Fulfillment) or Seller Shipping (Self-Fulfillment), you can switch to the upgraded service by following these simple steps:Step 1: Decide which service you want to upgrade to? TikTok Shipping or CBT?
- Upgrade directly to the CBT pick-up service (available in TikTok Shipping CBT Area Coverage), please click TikTok Shop Seller Center | United States
- Go to Seller Center > Orders > Shipping Settings > Delivery Settings




Please Note:
Step 3: Update CBT warehouse contact information before submitting the registration.
- Amazon FBA warehouses are not currently supported by the platform shipping label service. Please select a non-FBA warehouse for the upgrade.
- TikTok Shipping only supports commercial addresses, while CBT does not have address type restrictions.
- The system will automatically determine which service type is applicable based on the address provided.


Please note: Sellers will be held responsible for any pick up delays or order issues caused by incorrect or invalid contact information.
Step 5: After submitting the warehouse information, please carefully review the operational guidelines. Once you've read and agreed to the terms, check the acknowledgment box and click “Confirm Upgrade."



- If your selected warehouse is already covered by TikTok Shipping services, your application will be automatically approved, and you can start using TikTok Shipping immediately.
- CBT service requires 5–7 business days for backend review and to contact your warehouse for operational preparation. You will be notified by email once the review is approved.

Please note: To ensure orders are shipped from the correct warehouse, sellers using self-fulfillment (3PL) must accurately set up the information for each warehouse in Seller Center after completing registration, which includes warehouses not yet enrolled in TikTok Shipping. After setting up the information, please go to the page above to activate the service.
Preparation before Upgrade
Operation The Upgraded TikTok Shipping supports both drop-off and pick-up services. You can choose to drop off your packages at a logistics hub or continue using your existing pick-up service. Please prepare your packages in advance according to the specific requirements of the service provider and the selected service. There is no need to change your current shipping model.Within areas covered by CBT services, CBT carriers will provide door-to-door pick-up and will contact the warehouse in advance to schedule pick-up times and frequency. The warehouse must complete the sorting of CBT goods in advance and hand over the packages to the CBT pick-up personnel to ensure final delivery.For detailed information on TikTok Shipping and CBT service operations, please refer to Learn How to Boost Sales | TikTok Shop Academy | United StatesMulti-Warehouse ConfigurationAfter registering for TikTok Shipping, the system will automatically enable the multi-warehouse configuration feature for your account. Please follow the One Product, Multiple Warehouses Configuration Guide to complete the multi-warehouse setup and ensure that orders are shipped from the correct warehouse. If only some warehouses are enrolled in TikTok Shipping, non-enrolled warehouses must still be accurately configured as well.
Free Shipping SettingsAfter joining TikTok Shipping, you can still configure free shipping settings. Please follow the steps below to complete the free shipping setup:
- Storewide Free Shipping
Recommended: Increases average order value and simplifies configuration
- Steps: Home > Orders > Shipping Settings > Overview>Edit

- Move the circle on the shipping fee threshold bar to set the threshold amount > Save
Tip for Account Managers: Recommend a free shipping threshold based on the seller’s average order value. Encourage sellers to test different values (e.g., $29 vs. $39) to find the most effective option for boosting sales.

- Set Free Shipping for Specific Products (Targeted Free Shipping Promotion)
Recommended: Bestsellers, high-conversion SKUs, clearance dealsTip for Account Managers: Identify the seller’s top-converting or most popular products (see provided product list), and recommend offering free shipping on those items.
How to set free shipping for specific products?
- Menu path: Home > Orders > Shipping Settings > Overview > Targeted Free Shipping Promotion

- Basic information) > Specific products> Agree & Publish


System Configuration
After joining TikTok Shipping, you can ship using your ERP system or create orders through Seller Center. Please follow the steps below to complete the system setup:Ship with Seller Center
Label GenerationOrders created after upgrading TikTok Shipping will be automatically allocated to the new service. You can easily generate shipping labels by clicking "Generate Labels and Print".What's new on the upgraded TikTok Shipping Label Creation Page:
- No value-added service selection – TikTok Shop will handle claims and complaints for each order directly.
- No estimated lead-time display – TikTok Shop will no longer show estimated delivery times for individual orders. TikTok Shop is responsible for making sure orders arrive on time.
Order Combine/SplitThe order combine and split functions remain unchanged. Orders will continue to follow the same combination and splitting rules and criteria as before, based on the guidelines below:
Order Combine/Split Shipping Service Assignment Rules:
- Orders can be combined even if they are initially assigned to different shipping services (e.g., OnTrac and USPS), as long as they meet the standard order combination criteria mentioned in the articles above.
- Once combined, the system will automatically assign the best available shipping service for the new combined order.
- Similarly, when an order is split, each resulting order may be assigned a different shipping service based on its individual attributes.
Ship with ERP/OMS
TikTok Shop API will provide your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Order Management System (OMS) with a public URL to retrieve the shipping label in PDF format. Simply make a few quick updates to develop the necessary automation to process the PDF and convert it into a format compatible with their specific printing equipment.For Sellers Using TikTok Shipping via ERP/OMSIf your ERP system is listed in the "Eligible ERP List" below, it means the ERP has already completed system integration with the TikTok Shop. Please contact your ERP provider to learn how to configure the settings within the ERP user interface.
If your ERP system is not listed, please reach out to your provider promptly to coordinate with TikTok Shop for the required API integration or system upgrade.
For Sellers Using Seller Shipping or TikTok Shipping Not Integrated with TikTok Shop API.
- Get the order information:
- Check shipping options (automated for upgraded TikTok Shipping):

- Create the shipment and shipping label:

- Download the shipping label:
Eligible ERP List
Validate your setup in any other connected systems, such as your self-developed ERP. The following is a list of ERP systems that have been successfully integrated. We are actively working on expanding our ERP integrations and will update this list accordingly.If your ERP system is not on the list, please contact your ERP provider promptly to coordinate with TikTok API team at alex.guo@bytedance.com for the necessary API integration or system upgrade.
- 领星ERP / LINGXING ERP
- 领星WMS / LINGXING WMS
- 店小秘Dianxiaomi / 4Seller ERP
- 易仓ERP / ECCANG ERP
- 易仓WMS / ECCANG WMS
- 聚水潭ERP / JST
- 易境通WMS
- Qianyi ERP
- YunWMS
- GERP
- ShipOut
- 马帮 / Mabang
- 赛狐 / SellFox ERP
- Shipfusion
- 妙手 / Miaoshou
- 万疆ERP
- 极风OMS
- 积加ERP
- 浩方ERP
- 通途ERP
Preparing your Operations for this Upgrade
We have aimed to make this upgrade seamless and limit impact on your operations. For more details, please refer to the Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- We are gradually rolling out our upgraded TikTok Shipping Service. Eligible sellers using TikTok Shipping will be automatically upgraded according to the schedule provided in your system inbox. Once this rollout is complete, the previous TikTok Shipping service will no longer be available. Please ensure your systems and warehouses are prepared for the upgrade, and complete the transition at your earliest convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Service Subscription
- CBT vs. TikTok Shipping— What’s the difference?
- TikTok Shipping serves everywhere: TikTok Shop sorts orders, then you drop off or third-party courier gets picked up.
- CBT is a door-to-door pick-up service only in Greater Los Angeles Area, East Coast and Texas. Warehouses need to sort orders, hold them separately, and wait for TikTok Shop to collect. Plus, you’ll get better rates.
- I’m currently using Seller Shipping. Can I switch to the upgraded TikTok Shipping?
If you’d like to join the CBT service, please refer to the TikTok Shipping Activation Guide. Our team will help enable access for you.
- Can I use TikTok Shipping for cross-border warehouses?
- Can I use TikTok Shipping for some warehouses under my store, while keeping Seller Shipping for the others?
- If I have multiple warehouses, some participating in TikTok Shipping and some not, where will customer orders be shipped from?
- If I have two warehouses, one using CBT and the other using TikTok Shipping, how are the shipping and settlement prices determined?
- If the order ships from the CBT warehouse, the CBT rate will apply.
- If it ships from the TikTok Shipping warehouse, the TikTok Shipping rate will be used for settlement.
- If my product has inventory in both a TikTok (FBT) warehouse and my own warehouse, how will it be shipped?
- If there is inventory in the TikTok (FBT) warehouse, the order will be fulfilled from there first.
- If the TikTok (FBT) warehouse is out of stock, the system will use your third-party (3PL) warehouse to ship the order.
- If multiple 3PL warehouses have inventory, the system will choose the one closest to the customer for faster delivery.
- Can I switch a TikTok Shipping order back to self-fulfillment?
- My ERP is self-developed or not listed, what should I do?
- If I change my mind, can I opt out of the upgraded TikTok Shipping?
Shipping
- Where do I print my TikTok Shipping labels?
- Do I still need to follow the shipping rules after using TikTok Shipping?
Once the package is handed over and the pick-up scan is recorded, TikTok Shipping will take over responsibility for the rest of the logistics process. If the package is not delivered within 6 business days, it will not affect the seller’s OTDR score.
For detailed shipping and fulfillment rules, please refer to the Guide to On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR)
For non-CBT orders, if there is no pick-up scan after handing the package over to the logistics provider, please contact your local logistics service provider to resolve the issue.
- How do I ship after joining TikTok Shipping?
- Can I mix CBT packages with others when handing them to USPS or other couriers?
- Why do I need to give the package to the right carrier?
If you give it to the wrong carrier, the package could be delayed, lost, or you might get extra fees. Always double check the label before handing it over.
- Can CBT couriers pick up non-CBT packages?
- My warehouse is an Amazon FBA site, can I use TikTok Shipping?
- What should I do if the warehouse says the CBT carrier didn’t come to pick up the goods, or if there’s no tracking record after pickup?
- Confirm the order type:
- Confirm the Warehouse Shipping Status
- Contact the Pick-Up Staff
Area | Contact | Telephone | Working Hour | |
Great LA | Cai Niao CS Team | 323-974-3398 | yz.507756@cainiao.com | 9:00~18:00 PST |
East Coast and Texas | UniUni CS Team | 858-436-5274 | uniuni.cs@uniuni.com | 0:00~24:00 |
Kevin Li | 858-402-0434 | Kevin.li@uniuni.com | 09:00~18:00 PST | |
Huilan Wang(王慧兰) | 86+18701976442 | huilan.wang@uniuni.com | 09:00~18:00 CST |
- Report Other Issues
- If the warehouse reports that packing has been completed, please provide photos as proof of the completed packing.


- If the warehouse reports that the goods have been picked up but not yet checked in, please provide proof of handover.

Order Management
- How can I track my package after it’s shipped?
- How do I split or combine orders?
- To split an order into multiple packages, please refer to: Splitting Orders into Separate Packages.
- To combine multiple orders into one shipment, please refer to: How to combine multiple orders into a single package
- Can I choose my own carrier?
- Can I change the warehouse after printing the shipping label?
- Can I set my own shipping fees for buyers?
Rights and Protection
- How do I get help from TikTok Shop?
- Log into TikTok Shop Seller Center
- Click the "Assistant" icon in the top-right
- The assistant will guide you with quick answers
- Still need help? Go to ☰ Menu > Help Center > Scroll to “Chat with Us”
Please refer to Seller Guide: Upgraded TikTok Shipping and Collections by TikTok - Logistics Coverage & Reimbursement Policy
- If a package is returned due to failed delivery, who pays for the return shipping?
- How do I file a claim for a lost or damaged package?
- Please refer to Seller Guide: Upgraded TikTok Shipping and Collections by TikTok - Logistics Coverage & Reimbursement Policy
Billing
- How are shipping fees settled?
- Please refer to Billing FAQ
- Can I set my own buyer shipping fee?
- Please refer to Voucher setup guide
- How is shipping weight calculated? Why is there a difference between the rate card calculator and the actual charge?
Operation
- How to raise a new issue to TikTok Shop seller service team?
- How to Reach Us: Go to Seller Center → click the Assistant icon / Help Center → Contact Us → enter your question
- Live Agent Support Hours: Available daily from 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM (PST)
- Outside Service Hours: During non-service hours, the virtual assistant will only provide FAQs based on your questions. Live agent support is unavailable through both chat and ticket

- How to get live agent support through the assistant window?
- Do not simply type “create a ticket” or “live agent,” as the assistant will still need to ask for your specific problem
- Recommended format: [Issue] + [Need agent support]
- Example: “I've already got my packages ready, but no one has come to pick them up. Can you help check with the provider? I need an agent's help right now”
▶ After reviewing the virtual assistant’s response, you may confirm if you still need live agent support. If so, simply click “Chat with live agent”


▶ If the assistant’s answer does not resolve your issue and the “Chat with live agent” button is not shown, please click “I need more help”
- How to find the support/IM/ticket history?
- In the Assistant window at the top right of the Seller Center page, type “help center”
- Click the link in the reply to open the Help Center page
- At the bottom of the page, under “Support history,” you can find your past contact records



- Where can I find my warehouse ID code?

- How is Package Rate calculated?
For more information or to apply, please visit TikTok Shop Seller Center or contact us via ShippingSolutions+4PL@tiktok.com.
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