Shipping Insurance
10/17/2025
Summary
What insurance coverage options does TikTok Shop provide for sellers when purchasing shipping labels?
- TikTok Shop automatically provides free insurance coverage up to $200 per package for orders shipped via TikTok Shipping labels, with no extra cost. Sellers can purchase additional insurance up to $5,000, not exceeding the package value.
- For multi-package orders, each package is insured separately; additional insurance can be purchased for packages valued over $200 to cover the uninsured amount.
What are the key requirements and steps for sellers to file an insurance claim through TikTok Shop?
- Sellers must ship using TikTok Shipping labels, ensure the package is scanned by the carrier, and file claims within 90 days of the ship date via the Manage Orders page or Order Details. Claims are handled by U-PIC, TikTok’s third-party insurance provider.
- Sellers can send affidavit emails to buyers to collect supporting evidence, and all claim details, including status and documentation, are managed through U-PIC’s portal linked from TikTok Seller Center.
How and when can sellers purchase or modify insurance coverage for their shipments on TikTok Shop?
- Insurance can only be purchased or adjusted during the shipping label purchase phase via desktop, Seller App, or API; it cannot be added or changed after label creation.
- Batch insurance purchasing is available, allowing sellers to apply insurance to multiple shipments simultaneously, streamlining the process.
What are the implications for sellers using Seller Shipping instead of TikTok Shipping regarding insurance and logistics support?
- Insurance coverage and claims are only available for orders shipped via TikTok Shipping labels; Seller Shipping orders are not covered, and sellers must resolve any shipping issues directly with their chosen carriers.
- TikTok Shop does not assist with logistics or insurance claims for Seller Shipping, potentially increasing seller risk and responsibility.
What tools and features does TikTok Shop provide to help sellers manage and track their insurance claims?
- Sellers can filter orders by insurance and claim status in the Manage Orders page, view detailed claim information including reason, amount, and status, and download receipts to support claims.
- The claim status updates (under review, accepted, rejected) and related documents are accessible in the Claim Details page, providing transparency and easier claim management.
TikTok now offers insurance for your packages through a third-party insurance provider, U-PIC, when you purchase a shipping label from TikTok Shop. This coverage helps address issues like package loss, damage, and other shipping concerns more efficiently, without the need to interact directly with carriers.
Automatic Insurance Coverage:
Alternatively, they can open the Order Details page and click the Insurance button in the order list to start the claim process.
Once the claim is initiated, the seller can review the insurance amount, and download the invoice as a PDF, send an affidavit email, and input the necessary claim information directly on U-PIC's official website.
Sellers can send an Affidavit Email to their customers to gather supporting evidence in Seller Center.
Once the buyer completes and submits the affidavit, the information is forwarded to U-PIC, and the status of the affidavit will be updated to "Completed".
The claim has the following statuses:
For Seller Shipping (formerly Ship by Seller) orders, TikTok cannot assist with resolving any logistics issues. You will need to contact the carrier you used to fulfill your order to resolve any issues.
I already printed the shipping label. Can I still edit insurance details?Unfortunately, this isn't currently possible. Insurance can only be purchased and edited before or while printing the shipping label for the shipment.
I paid for additional insurance to cover more than $200, but the order was cancelled/didn't ship. Do I get my money back?If a package is not A-scanned by the logistics carrier and the package is canceled, the insurance fee will be refunded. However, once the package is in transit with the logistics carrier and the insurance is officially in effect, the fee cannot be refunded.
Insurance Coverage
When you purchase TikTok Shipping labels through the Seller Center desktop, Seller App or open API integrations, TikTok Shop automatically provides free insurance for order value of up to $200, at no additional cost to you If your shipment has a higher value, you can choose to purchase additional insurance up to a $5,000 limit, but not exceeding the package value (the product price paid by the buyer, the value of any TikTok coupons used, and the shipping fee paid by the buyer).Automatic Insurance Coverage:
- Every package is insured up to $200 automatically, but not exceeding the package value.
- No additional cost for this initial coverage.
- For packages valued over $200, you can purchase additional insurance.
- Maximum additional insurance coverage is up to $5,000, but not exceeding the package value.
Example: For an order valued at $500, with one package valued at $200 and the other at $300:
- If you ship an order in multiple packages, the insurance claim will consider each package separately.
- Without additional insurance, each package has up to $200 coverage.
- If you purchase additional insurance for the $300 package, that package is eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $300.
Claim Eligibility Criteria
The package needs to be scanned by the carrier. You must ship the package using the provided TikTok Shipping label and open a claim within 90 days from ship date. For the full terms and conditions for your insurance coverage through UPIC, see U-PIC's TikTok Shop Coverage Terms. For additional details about the claim process, handing time and decisions, please click here to learn more.Insurance Purchase
Our third-party provider, U-PIC, will handle all insurance claims. Each eligible order will have the option to file an insurance claim directly on the Manage Orders page in the same dropdown you use to print your shipping label. Insurance coverage applies to orders with labels purchased through TikTok Shop via desktop, the Seller App, or Open API integrations. These orders (excluding FBT and seller shipping) are automatically insured for up to $200 at no additional cost to the seller. Batch insurance purchasing is available, allowing sellers to apply value-added services to multiple parcels at once.- Insurance Options:
- Free Ship Insurance: Automatically covers packages valued at $200 or less, including the original package sales price and shipping fees, at no additional charge to sellers.
- Full Coverage: The full coverage option applies to packages valued at more than $200, and the insurance coverage cannot exceed the total value of the package. Once selected, it automatically calculates the uninsured premium that the seller needs to cover. The uninsured value of the package is calculated as follows: Package value - $200.
- Custom Input Box: Sellers can customize the insurance amount for packages valued at more than $200, ensuring it does not exceed the package value or $5,000.
- During the initial transaction, a one-time agreement provided by U-PIC, the third-party insurance provider, will appear to confirm the purchase and terms of insurance. This agreement requires the seller's acceptance to proceed.
- Batch insurance purchasing is available, allowing sellers to apply value-added services to multiple shipments at once.
- Insurance can only be purchased during the label purchase phase. Sellers cannot buy insurance service after the label is created.
| Purchase Single Insurance | Puchase Batch Insurance | Insurance Option |
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Insurance Purchase Result
After completing the purchase, sellers will be able to review the outcome on the Shipping Labels page. Insurance status will be updated based on shipment status: confirmed, effective, and expired.- If the label purchase fails, the insurance purchase will also fail. Please retry purchasing the label.
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File an Insurance Claim
- Start Order Claim
Alternatively, they can open the Order Details page and click the Insurance button in the order list to start the claim process.
Once the claim is initiated, the seller can review the insurance amount, and download the invoice as a PDF, send an affidavit email, and input the necessary claim information directly on U-PIC's official website.
| Option 1: "Insurance claim" under the Fulfillment Settings button in Manage Orders page | ![]() |
| Option 2: Enter Order Details and click the Insurance button to initiate the claim filing. | ![]() |
- Fill out claim details on U-PIC website
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Send an Affidavit Email to Your Customers
After processing a buyer's after-sales refund request, the platform will automatically share refund information with U-PIC for claim purposes. To simplify things for sellers, the "Refund Status" and "Refund Reason" from the refund data will be shared with U-PIC. This provides an extra way for sellers to submit documentation, alongside the existing affidavit process.![]() |
Once the buyer completes and submits the affidavit, the information is forwarded to U-PIC, and the status of the affidavit will be updated to "Completed".
- For a smoother claiming process, sellers can send an affidavit email to the buyer after initiating a claim.
- Sellers can download package receipts to support their claims.
| Affidavit Email Sent To Buyer | Buyer Affidavit Email Preview | Receipt Download | Buyer Completes the Affidavit |
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Status and Content of the Claim Details Page
The Claim Details page provides comprehensive information regarding the status and content of your claims. Here is an overview of the key elements:The claim has the following statuses:
- Claim under review
- Claim accepted
- Claim rejected
- Reason for claim
- Claim amount
- Claim status
- Order ID
- Package value
- Shipping provider
- Tracking number
| Claim under review | Claim accepted | Claim rejected |
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Insurance Search Filter to the Manage Order List
Sellers can search for orders based on insurance status and claim status:- Go to Order Search
- Find the Insurance Filter
- Select Filter
- Apply Filter
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FAQ
Insurance is only applicable to TikTok Shipping (formerly Shipped via Platform)For Seller Shipping (formerly Ship by Seller) orders, TikTok cannot assist with resolving any logistics issues. You will need to contact the carrier you used to fulfill your order to resolve any issues.
I already printed the shipping label. Can I still edit insurance details?Unfortunately, this isn't currently possible. Insurance can only be purchased and edited before or while printing the shipping label for the shipment.
I paid for additional insurance to cover more than $200, but the order was cancelled/didn't ship. Do I get my money back?If a package is not A-scanned by the logistics carrier and the package is canceled, the insurance fee will be refunded. However, once the package is in transit with the logistics carrier and the insurance is officially in effect, the fee cannot be refunded.
















