TikTok Shop US Logistics Services Overview

03/17/2026

Summary

What logistics fulfillment options does TikTok Shop offer to sellers, and how do they differ?

TikTok Shop provides Seller Shipping, TikTok Shipping (Standard Delivery & CBT), and Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) to meet diverse seller needs. Seller Shipping requires sellers to handle shipping; TikTok Shipping offers pick-up and delivery services; FBT uses TikTok’s warehouses for fulfillment.

How can sellers onboard and manage inventory with Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT), and what are the storage policies?

Sellers can self-onboard to FBT via Seller Center with no minimum requirements. Inventory can be sent to East or West Hub Warehouses or directly to fulfillment centers. Storage capacity is system-allocated based on sales volume, with options to request increases if needed.

What are the key features and differences between TikTok Shipping’s Standard Delivery and CBT services?

Standard Delivery requires sellers to ship from their own or third-party warehouses and manage packaging. CBT offers better rates, free daily pick-up from seller locations (in select regions), and TikTok handles delivery to shoppers.

How does TikTok Shop determine shipping and settlement fees when multiple warehouses or shipping methods are used?

TikTok prioritizes the warehouse closest to the shopper with available inventory. If shipped from CBT warehouse, CBT rates apply; if from Standard Delivery warehouse, Standard Delivery rates apply. Sellers can customize shopper shipping fees via templates.

What are the requirements for accurate shipping fee calculation on TikTok Shipping?

Shipping fees are based on the greater of volumetric weight or actual weight. Sellers must maintain accurate product dimensions and weights in Seller Center. Volumetric weight is calculated as (Length x Width x Height) ÷ 166 (in inches).

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TikTok Shop remains committed to enhancing the shopping experience, with logistics fulfillment playing a key role. To ensure we continue meeting the needs of both shoppers and sellers, TikTok Shop offers multiple logistics solutions, including Seller Shipping, TikTok Shipping and Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT), to help meet your operational needs.Depending on your business eligibility, you may choose from the following fulfillment options:

Sellers need to comply with the following Fulfillment Requirements & Features：

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I view the logistics options applicable to my store?
- Log in to Seller Center and navigate to Logistics > Shipping to review all available logistics options.
Can I continue to use the Seller Shipping?
- Yes, you may use the Seller Shipping if you are currently eligible. Sellers using Seller Shipping are required to comply with the platform's governance rules.
If I want to join Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT), how should I proceed?
- FBT now supports most sellers with no minimum requirement. You can log in to Seller Center and apply for self-service onboarding to FBT. You can see the guidance in the link.
Can I use both the FBT warehouse and my own warehouse for fulfillment simultaneously?
- Yes, you can use both the FBT warehouse and your own warehouse for order fulfillment simultaneously. When an order is generated and there is inventory available in both locations, FBT inventory will be used first. After the FBT inventory is used up, the order will be fulfilled through your own warehouse inventory.
How to send inventory to the FBT warehouse after onboarding?
- FBT offers two warehousing options: You can ship your products to the East or West Hub Warehouse, which will distribute them to fulfillment centers across the U.S. (applicable storage and shelving fees apply). Alternatively, you can create an inbound order and ship your products directly to the designated fulfillment center, with the warehouse address provided in the system.
What is the storage capacity limit of FBT, and can it be increased?
- Each FBT account is allocated certain storage capacity, determined by the system based on the store’s sell-through and product volume. In most cases, for most sellers, this space is enough to store their products.
- If you are unable to create an inbound order due to “insufficient available storage capacity,” you can submit a request to increase your storage capacity through the system.
Does FBT support shared inventory across stores?
- Yes, FBT allows different stores to share the same inventory if these stores are selling the same physical product. For step-by-step instructions and detailed rules, please see the link .
How can I start using TikTok Shipping (Standard Delivery & CBT) ?
- You can join TikTok Shipping by completing a very simple registration process. Please refer to the enrollment guide.
TikTok Shipping Standard Delivery vs. CBT— What’s the difference?
- Standard Delivery
  - You ship products from your own warehouse or a third-party warehouse.
  - You handle preparing and sending the package to shoppers.
  - This service is available all across the US.
- CBT
  - CBT has better rates than Standard Delivery.
  - TikTok Shop provides free pick-up of your packages from your location every day.
  - Pick-up service only available in selected regions.
  - Includes delivery to shoppers after Pick-up from your location, so you don’t have to arrange shipping yourself.
If I have two warehouses, one using CBT and the other using Standard Delivery, how are the shipping and settlement prices determined?
- TikTok Shop will automatically determine the shipping warehouse based on inventory availability. The warehouse with available stock will be prioritized. If both warehouses have inventory, TikTok Shop will choose the one closest to the shopper.
  - If the order ships from the CBT warehouse, the CBT rate will apply.
  - If it ships from the Standard Delivery warehouse, the Standard Delivery rate will be used for settlement.
If I use TikTok Shipping, can I set my own shopper shipping fee?
- Yes, you can set up customized shipping fee templates on TikTok Shop.
If I use TikTok Shipping, how are shipping fees calculated based on order weight and dimensions?
- Shipping fees for TikTok Shipping are calculated based on the greater of the product’s volumetric weight (also known as dimensional weight) and actual weight, as you maintained in seller center. You are required to ensure that product dimensions and weight are accurate.

How to calculate volumetric weight: Length(inch) x Width(inch) x Height(inch) and divide by 166. You can see the guidance in the link to see more detail.

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