What are the order fulfillment timelines for Standard Orders?

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When handing over packages to Logistics Service Provider (LSP), the order fulfillment timelines differ by the shipping methods: Shipped by TikTok and Shipped by Seller.
Shipping Method
Seller's Responsibility
Service Level Agreement (SLA) period
Order Fulfillment
Order Auto-Cancellation
Shipped by TikTok
If you opt to use the pick-up service:
  • Complete all packing, schedule a pick up, and hand over the package to the LSP within the SLA period.
  • For a higher likelihood for same day pick-up, you should change the order status to "To Ship - Awaiting Collection" by 14:00H (2pm).
If you opt to use the drop-off service:
After package dispatch, the LSP will update the order status to "Shipped" in the system.
  • Complete all packing and select the nearest drop off point in Seller Centre. Then, update the status to "To Ship - Awaiting Collection".
  • Drop off the package at the selected drop off point within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) period.
Effective from 26 August 2024
For orders placed before 14:00H (2pm) on a Working Day
For orders placed after 14:00H (2pm) or on a Non-Working Day
Note: If your orders do not meet these timelines, your Late Dispatch Rate may be affected.
Effective from 26 August 2024
  • The order status is not set to "To Ship - Awaiting Collection" by 23:59H, 2 working days from when the order was placed.
OR
  • The order is ready for shipment (i.e set to "To Ship - Awaiting Collection") but has not been collected by the LSP by 23:59H, 3 working days from when the order was placed.
Note: If your orders do not meet these timelines, they will be automatically cancelled by the platform and your Seller-Fault Cancellation Rate may be affected.
Shipped by Seller (Only available for selected sellers)
  • Complete all packing and contact the LSP to collect the package.
  • After the LSP has collected the package, you must:
    • Update the order status as "Shipped"
    • Enter the valid shipment tracking ID
    • Enter the LSP's name
  • All orders must be "Delivered" within 15 calendar days from order placement.
  • Order is still not "Delivered" 15 calendar days after order has been placed (after which, order will be auto-cancelled and refunded to buyer)
For more information, refer to our article on Order Fulfillment Timelines (Standard Orders) and our TikTok Shop Customer Order Shipping Guidelines.