Logistics Cost Calculator: Calculate Your Shipping Costs with TikTok Shop
🧮 The Logistics Cost Calculator can help you estimate and compare your shipping costs under both Shipped by Seller and Shipped via Platform. ⚠️ This calculator is a reference tool only. TikTok Shop does not guarantee the accuracy of cost outputs. Always verify your actual rates using the official rate card for your chosen logistics method.
Then navigate to 'Shipped via Platform' or 'Shipped by Seller' to access the calculator:
Note: If you change anything in the Fulfilment and Shipping Costs section, you will need to click "Estimate" again to recalculate the costs.
If Shipped via Platform is the best option for your business, we'll provide you with guidance on how you can activate it on your account.
These fields come pre-filled but can be adjusted:
These fields are mandatory and need to be filled out by you:
Optional: Add up to 10 additional costs related to shipping via your own third-party carrier (e.g. handling fees)
If your parcel exceeds the drop-off weight limit, pickup will be the default option in practice. But the calculator still displays the highest dropoff rate for comparison purposes.
If your parcel exceeds 30KG, pickup may not be available in practice. Please refer to the official weight limits in the Shipped via Platform rate card.
🔍 Where to Find the Calculator
You can access the calculator from multiple places in Seller Center:- Logistics > Overview > Pricing
Use the Pricing button in the top-right corner:
Then navigate to 'Shipped via Platform' or 'Shipped by Seller' to access the calculator: ✅ How to Use It
Follow the steps below to input all the required details and generate a side-by-side breakdown of estimated logistics costs for each logistics option.Step 1: Select a Product
You can prefill product information using your existing listings:
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Step 2: Review or Edit Product Details
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Step 3: Input Cost Information
| Review and input your cost information when using Shipped by Seller method for order delivery. You can customise your cost assumptions to reflect your actual operations. |  |
| Adjust the package origin and destination locations to check different shipping costs to UK mainland and remote areas. Note: The Mainland includes England, Wales, and Scotland, while remote areas refer to Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. |  |
Hot tip: When entering your Shipped by Seller shipping cost, make sure it reflects the correct weight tier for the product you’ve selected. This ensures an accurate comparison with platform rates. | |
⭐ Reminder ⭐ Shipped via Platform weight and dimensions limits are as follows:
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Step 4: View Cost Comparison
Click “Estimate” to generate your cost comparison across shipping options (Shipped via Platform Pickup, Shipped via Platform Dropoff, and Shipped by Seller).Note: If you change anything in the Fulfilment and Shipping Costs section, you will need to click "Estimate" again to recalculate the costs.
If Shipped via Platform is the best option for your business, we'll provide you with guidance on how you can activate it on your account.📚 Learn More
View Rate CardsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I customise the cost assumptions?
Yes!These fields come pre-filled but can be adjusted:
| Input | Default Value | Comment |
| Daily Storage Cost (per unit) | 0.0015 | Up to 4 decimal places |
| Packing Material (per unit) | 0.50 | Up to 2 decimal places |
| Shipping Cost | 3.00 | Customise based on your 3PL rates |
| Fuel Surcharge | 5.00 | Optional field |
| Input | Definition |
Fulfilment Cost per Unit | Pick & pack fees charged by warehouse. |
| Monthly Package Volume | Your average monthly parcel count. |
Are the price estimates VAT inclusive?
Yes. The calculator applies VAT automatically based on your seller type:- UK based sellers: 20% VAT is included in the estimates
- Global Selling sellers: 0% VAT is applied
Why can I see drop-off rates for packages above 15KG?
While drop-off is generally only available for parcels under 15KG, the calculator shows indicative rates for all parcel sizes.If your parcel exceeds the drop-off weight limit, pickup will be the default option in practice. But the calculator still displays the highest dropoff rate for comparison purposes.
Why can I see pickup rates for packages above 30KG?
Pickup is generally supported for parcels up to 30KG, but the calculator will follow the highest rates when parcel exceeds maximum allowed weight.If your parcel exceeds 30KG, pickup may not be available in practice. Please refer to the official weight limits in the Shipped via Platform rate card.