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Manage your TikTok Shop orders on AfterShip Shipping


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Overview


AfterShip Shipping integrates with TikTok Shop to automatically import orders and support label creation for merchants fulfilling orders with TikTok Shipping.


Following recent updates to TikTok Shop’s shipping policies, TikTok Shipping is the only supported fulfillment method. Merchants must use TikTok Shipping to create shipping labels and complete order fulfillment in compliance with TikTok Shop rules.



This article explains how to manage TikTok Shop orders in AfterShip Shipping and create shipping labels using TikTok Shipping.


Use cases


As a merchant, you can:


  • Manage TikTok Shop orders directly in AfterShip Shipping
  • Use TikTok Shipping to fulfill all TikTok Shop orders
  • Create TikTok Shipping labels directly through AfterShip Shipping


Context: TikTok Shop Shipping


TikTok Shop has updated its shipping settings to improve delivery reliability and maintain consistent shopper experience. As a result:


  • All TikTok Shop orders must be fulfilled using TikTok Shipping
  • Merchants cannot use their own carrier accounts to fulfill TikTok Shop orders
  • USPS and non-USPS labels must be generated through TikTok Shipping


AfterShip Shipping enforces these rules automatically to ensure compliant fulfillment.


Appendix


  • TikTok Shop: An e-commerce platform similar to Shopify
  • TikTok Shipping: TikTok’s native shipping solution, available as a carrier in AfterShip Shipping


Prerequisites


1. Install AfterShip Shipping on TikTok Shop


Install the AfterShip Shipping app from the TikTok Shop App Store. Once installed, TikTok Shop orders are automatically imported into AfterShip Shipping.





2. Add TikTok Shipping as a Carrier Account


  1. Go to Carrier accounts in your AfterShip Shipping admin
  2. Add TikTok Shipping as a carrier
  3. Enter a short name (no credentials required)





Available service


TikTok Shipping provides a single service:


  • TikTok Shipping Standard Shipping




How it works in AfterShip Shipping


Requested service type on orders


Each TikTok Shop order is assigned TikTok Shipping as the requested service type. This determines which shipping services are available during fulfillment.




TikTok Shop orders


  • Requested service type: TikTok Shipping
  • Available service: TikTok Shipping Standard Shipping only
  • Merchants cannot select or use their own carrier accounts



Creating a shipping label with TikTok Shipping


  1. Select TikTok Shipping Standard Shipping
  2. Enter package weight and dimensions
  3. Review the estimated shipping cost and delivery time
  4. Click Create label



Order status after label creation


  • When a TikTok Shipping label is created, the order status updates to Shipped
  • Tracking and delivery updates are synced automatically with TikTok Shop


Key takeaways


  • TikTok Shop orders are automatically imported into AfterShip Shipping
  • TikTok Shipping is the only supported fulfillment method
  • Shipping labels are generated directly through TikTok’s API
  • AfterShip Shipping enforces TikTok Shop rules to prevent invalid fulfillment


This setup ensures full compliance with TikTok Shop’s latest shipping policies and a smooth fulfillment experience for merchants.

Updated on: 21/01/2026