For: Existing sellers weighing FBT.
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Steps
- Know what FBT is. TikTok stores, picks, packs and ships your orders for a per-unit fee.
- Know how FBT is priced. Per unit, by weight and number of units. The rate card covers items up to 150 lb.
- Know the metric benefit. FBT orders are exempt from LDR, VTR and OTDR, and logistics issues don't count against SPS.
- Get the current rate card. Check the fee for your item weights in Seller Center before you decide.
- Compare to your own cost per order. Add packing labor, supplies and postage.
- Decide by product. Many sellers can use FBT for steady sellers and ship one-off LIVE items themselves.
Side By Side
| FBT | Self-Fulfillment | |
|---|---|---|
| Who packs | TikTok | You |
| Fee | Per unit, by weight and units | Your labor, supplies and postage |
| LDR, VTR, OTDR | Exempt | Counted |
| Logistics issues in SPS | Not counted | Counted |
Common Mistakes
- Deciding on an old rate. Check the current rate card first.
- Sending one-off auction items to FBT.
- Comparing FBT fees to postage only, without your labor.
Checklist
- Current FBT rate card checked
- Your cost per order worked out
- Steady sellers vs one-offs listed
- Metric benefits counted
- Decision made per product
Note: This guide leaves out 2026 FBT fee changes and dollar rates because we couldn't confirm them on the full official pages.
Part of SaleTrail Campus: practical guides for Whatnot and TikTok Shop sellers.
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