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Key fact: Temu charges no monthly subscription or listing fees; commissions range from 8% to 15% by category for semi-managed sellers, and the band gets a fresh cross-check whenever Temu moves it.
Quick answer — Temu seller fees 2026: commission is 8–15% by category and is deducted from your payout; there is no monthly subscription, no storage fee and no built-in ad cost. You pay inbound shipping to Temu’s warehouse and cover customer returns (return penalty varies and is deducted from settlement). Most sellers report 5–15% net margin on Temu vs 15–25% on Amazon FBA; the full-managed/consignment model has no explicit commission (2–5% effective on the spread).
Pick your model below and enter a supply price — the calculator returns profit per unit for both models, then compares Temu with Amazon FBA and TikTok Shop. Quoting Temu full-managed instead? Use the reverse supply price calculator to price your wholesale quote from cost and target margin.
Temu charges sellers through a commission-based model rather than fixed listing fees. The commission rate varies by category and ranges from 8% to 15% for semi-managed sellers. Unlike Amazon FBA, there are no monthly subscription fees, storage fees, or advertising costs built into the platform. Sellers are responsible for shipping products to Temu's designated warehouses.
| Fee Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 8-15% | By category, deducted from payout |
| Customer Return Penalty | Varies | Deducted from settlement |
| Inbound Shipping | Seller pays | Ship to Temu warehouse |
| Monthly Subscription | $0 | No upfront fees |
Source: 2026 Temu seller fee breakdowns — OneCart and AMZ Prep (semi-managed 8–15% by category; consignment/full-managed 2–5% effective, no explicit commission). Temu publishes no public rate card — rates vary by market and category, always verify against your merchant agreement.
To calculate your Temu profit margin, start with your selling price (what Temu pays you), subtract your product cost (COGS), inbound shipping to Temu's warehouse, Temu commission (8-15% by category), estimated return costs, and any packaging or prep expenses. The result is your net profit per unit. Divide net profit by selling price to get your margin percentage. Most Temu sellers report 5-15% net margins, compared to 15-25% on Amazon FBA. Use the calculator above to model your specific numbers instantly.
Each platform has a distinct fee model. Temu has the highest commission but zero advertising costs. Amazon FBA has lower referral fees (8-45%) but charges fulfillment, storage, and PPC advertising. TikTok Shop has the lowest base fees (2-6%) but requires affiliate commissions (0-15%) for creator-driven sales.
| Platform | Commission | Fulfillment | Ads Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temu | 8-15% | Seller ships to warehouse | No |
| Amazon FBA | 6-15% | $3.45-$9.50/unit | Yes (PPC) |
| TikTok Shop | 2-6% | Seller or FBT | Optional (affiliate) |
Compare all three platforms with our Amazon vs TikTok Shop comparison tool, or calculate Amazon fees with our FBA Profit Calculator. If you hold unsold overstock in Amazon FBA instead, check the 6-month inventory storage fee rates before you commit to a long inbound plan.
Ending June 24, 2026 (non-postal) and July 24, 2026 (postal), the U.S. de minimis exemption for duty-free imports has ended, meaning all parcels must go through formal customs clearance and pay applicable tariffs. This change significantly impacts Temu sellers, especially those offering direct-to-consumer shipments.
According to Fortune, some products may see price increases of up to 50% due to the new tariff obligations. For Temu sellers, this means higher costs and reduced profit margins unless adjustments are made. The impact is particularly severe for sellers who rely on low-value shipments to remain competitive.
To mitigate the effects, sellers should consider the following strategies:
Supply mode vs pricing mode — see your true Temu margin before committing inventory.
Customs policy moved faster than any fee schedule in 2026, and two changes decide your landed cost on Temu: the United States ended its $800 de minimis exemption, and the European Union abolished duty relief on consignments up to €150. Both are dated changes, so plan by date — not by rumour.
| Effective date | Change | What it means for Temu sellers |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | EU Council agrees to levy customs duty on small parcels from 1 July 2026 | Advance notice: removal of the ≤€150 duty relief was already legislated, not a surprise. |
| 2026-06-08 | European Commission publishes the legal text and guidance for the temporary flat fee (applies until 1 July 2028) | The mechanism, the rate and the end date became public — you can budget the flat fee per unit. |
| 2026-06-24 | US ends the $800 de minimis (§321) exemption for non-postal shipments | Every parcel needs formal customs entry and pays duty; direct low-value shipping stops being cheap. |
| 2026-07-01 | EU abolishes the duty exemption for consignments up to €150 — a temporary €3 flat customs duty per item applies (import VAT still due) | Add roughly €3 per item plus import VAT to your EU landed cost, or move volume into local warehousing. |
| 2026-07-24 | US de minimis ends for postal shipments | The last duty-free postal route closes; DDP capability and a customs broker become mandatory, not optional. |
| 2026 (reported) | Temu shifting volume from full-managed (China-warehouse) to semi-managed / local-warehouse fulfilment, with third-party reports of domestic warehouse closures | Sellers without local stock or clearance capability lose access to platform demand. Third-party reporting, not an official Temu announcement. |
Sources: Council of the EU, 12 Dec 2025; European Commission, 8 Jun 2026; US de minimis dates as reported by Fortune — see our de minimis guide. Duties and rates change: verify against your merchant agreement and your customs broker before pricing.
Related: run these duty changes through the landed-cost / tariff calculator · Amazon-side fee & policy calendar (2026–2027)
Temu charges a commission of 8-15% depending on the product category. There are no listing fees, monthly subscriptions, or storage fees. Sellers cover inbound shipping to Temu warehouses and may incur return penalties for customer returns.
Yes, but margins are thinner than Amazon. Most Temu sellers report 5-15% net profit margins. The semi-managed model (you handle shipping) typically offers better margins than the full-managed model where Temu controls pricing.
Temu has higher base commissions (8-15%) but no advertising costs. TikTok Shop has lower base fees (2-6%) but you typically need to pay affiliate commissions (5-15%) for creator-driven sales. Profitability depends on your category, pricing, and traffic source.
In the semi-managed model, sellers set their own prices and handle shipping to Temu warehouses. In the full-managed model, Temu controls pricing and logistics entirely. Semi-managed typically yields higher margins but requires more operational effort.
❓ Temu Profit Margin Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions → fees, limits, and worked examples
Written and maintained by the ylishi.tools editorial team, which has tracked Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop seller fees since 2019. Spotted an error or a stale rate? Email support@ylishi.tools — figures on this page are corrected whenever the published fee schedule changes.
Every rate card behind this tool comes from our open dataset — 2026 Amazon FBA fee snapshots (CC BY 4.0). What changed between monthly snapshots is dated in the Amazon FBA fee change log. Machine-readable JSON, free to cite.