Platform Commission Fee

TikTok Shop will adjust the fixed commission fees for certain product categories.
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What is Platform Commission Fee

Platform Commission Fee is the amount that the platform charges to all sellers in Vietnam based on the category of a product for successful orders.
The Platform Commission Fee is different for Marketplace Sellers and Mall Sellers.
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How much is the Platform Commission Fee?

Platform Commission Fee rate by product cluster - From 20/10/2026

Mall Platform Commission Fee rate for Book , From 20/10/2026

From 3-Aug-2026
From 20-Oct-2026
Industry
First category name
Second category name
Third category name
TTS Mall
Commission Rate
TTS Mall
Commission Rate
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Computers & Networking
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Photography & Video
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Literature
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Education & Schooling
Language & Dictionaries
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Painting & Design
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Economics & Management
Finance & Investment
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Performing Arts
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Children's Literature & Art
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Biographies & Memoirs
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Crafts & DIY
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Architecture
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
Politics, Law & Social Sciences
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Education & Schooling
Test Preparation
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Film & Television Arts
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Fashion & Beauty
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Natural Sciences
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Medical
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Economics & Management
Business & Management
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Picture Books
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
Career & Self-Help
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Travel & Maps
16.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
History & Culture
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
Religion & Philosophy
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Activity Books
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Horoscopes
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Science & Technology
Industrial Technology
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Economics & Management
Economics
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Music
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
Psychology & Relationships
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Humanities & Social Sciences
Parenting & Family
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Early Learning & Soft books
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Recipes & Cooking
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Literature & Art
Novel
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Sports & Fitness
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Children's Science & Technology
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Children's & Infants' Books
Children's Humanities & Social Sciences
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Maternity & Antenatal Education
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Health, Fitness & Dieting
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Comics & Manga
15.00%
12.50%
Grocery
Books, Magazines & Audio
Education & Schooling
Textbooks
15.00%
12.50%
Note:
  • The Platform Commission Fee is inclusive of VN taxes. If you are a tax registered organization in Vietnam and your Tax Code has been provided to and verified by TikTok Shop, TikTok Shop will only collect the amount exclusive of taxes. For more information, kindly visit our feature guide here to understand the tax calculation illustration in Vietnam.
  • Any level 3 categories not listed in the full fee rate table will be subject to a default rate.
    • From 03 July 2026:
      • The default rate is 14.00% for Marketplace sellers.
      • The default rate is 15.50% for Mall sellers.
    • From 03 August 2026:
      • The default rate is 14.00% for Marketplace sellers.
      • The default rate is 16.00% for Mall sellers.

How to calculate Platform Commission Fee by product category?

Formula

The platform commission fee is calculated from the item price, minus any seller discounts. Shipping fees and platform discounts are not included as part of the calculation of the platform commission fee.
The formula is as follows:
Platform Commission Fee = (Item Price - Seller Discount) * Fee rate

Calculation Example

  • Example 1 - Marketplace seller:
  1. Item: Guitar
    1. Original Price: VND 1 000 000
    2. Seller Discount: VND 100 000
    3. Item Price after Seller Discount: VND 900 000
    4. Product Category: Musical Instruments & Accessories
    5. Applicable Platform Commission Fee rate: 11.78%
  2. Buyer A bought 1 Guitar
  3. The Platform Commission Fee calculation is as follows
Original item price
VND 1 000 000
(-) Seller discount
VND 100 000
Subtotal after discount
VND 900 000
Marketplace Commission rate
13.00%
Platform Commission Fee= Subtotal after discount x Commission rate
VND 117 000
  • Example 2 - Mall Sellers
  1. Item 1: Guitar.
    1. Original Price: VND 1 000 000
    2. Seller Discount: VND 100 000
    3. Item Price after Seller Discount: VND 900 000
    4. Product Category: Musical Instruments & Accessories
    5. Applicable Platform Commission Fee rate: 9.40%
  2. Item 2: Air purifier
    1. Original Price: VND 2 000 000
    2. Seller Discount: VND 0
    3. Item Price after Seller Discount: VND 2 000 000
    4. Product Category: Air Purifier
    5. Applicable Platform Commission Fee rate: 6.87%
  3. Buyer A bought 1 Guitar and 1 Purifier
  4. The Platform Commission Fee calculation is as follows
Guitar
Purifier
Original item price
VND 1 000 000
VND 2 000 000
(-) Seller discount
VND 100 000
VND 0
Subtotal after discount
VND 900 000
VND 2 000 000
Commission rate
13.50%%
6.50%
Platform Commission Fee= Subtotal after discount x Commission rate
VND 121 500
VND 130 000
Total Platform Commission Fee & SFP service fee
VND 251 500

Commission Fee Waiver Policy for Sellers

Platform commission waiver for sellers who created a shop between January 1, 2026 and June 26, 2026:
  • Sellers with at least 1 active product can enjoy a 50% discount on the platform commission fee, capped at 3%.
    • Standard Sellers: Applicable from 00:00:00 (Vietnam Time, GMT+7) on July 3, 2026 until 23:59:59 (Vietnam Time, GMT+7) on September 30, 2026.
    • Mall Sellers: Applicable from 00:00:00 (Vietnam Time, GMT+7) on August 3, 2026 until 23:59:59 (Vietnam Time, GMT+7) on September 30, 2026.
      • For product categories with a Platform Commission Fee below 6%: 50% reduction on the applicable Platform Commission Fee.
        • Example: If the standard commission fee for a product category is 5% (i.e., below 6%), the Seller's Platform Commission Fee will be reduced to 2.5%.
      • For product categories with a Platform Commission Fee of 6% or higher: A 3% discount will be directly deducted from the Platform Commission Fee.
        • Example: If the standard commission fee for a product category is 10% (i.e., 6% or higher), the Seller will receive a 3% reduction, resulting in an applicable Platform Commission Fee of 7%.
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FAQ

  1. How will sellers be charged the platform commission fee?
  • The Platform Commission Fee charges will be deducted directly from the order settlement.
  1. Is the Platform Commission Fee inclusive of tax?
  • The Platform Commission Fee is inclusive of VN taxes. If you are a tax registered organisation in Vietnam and your Tax Code has been provided to and verified by TikTok Shop, TikTok Shop will only collect the amount exclusive of taxes. For more information, kindly visit our feature guide here to understand the tax calculation illustration in Vietnam.
  1. Where can sellers check the details of the commission amount?
Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different. Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different.
  1. Where is platform discount in the calculation of the Platform Commission Fee?
  • The calculation of the Platform Commission Fee does not consider any platform-sponsored discount.
  1. Since this is a chargeable fee, will sellers receive an invoice describing the full Platform Commission Fee amount that the platform has charged for the month?
  • Yes, sellers will receive an invoice the following month for the previous month's billing period. Sellers may visit Finance > Invoice Center > Platform Service Fee to download the invoice.
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Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different.
  1. What should sellers do if they have inquiries in regards to the Platform Commission Fee?
  • Sellers may reach out to the support team in Seller Center > Help Center.
  • Or sellers may also file an inquiry ticket at 'Ticket log' or please feel free to reach out and speak to support representative via 'Online Support'
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