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TikTok Shop allows certain live plants to be sold only through category qualification and with compliance to plant-health laws and the Restricted Products Policy. Requirements vary by seller role: nursery sellers may need a valid nursery license/certificate, and resellers may need a recent US supplier invoice.
Key points
Live plants are subject to category qualification.
Sellers must follow both this page and the Restricted Products Policy.
Nursery sellers may need a nursery license or certificate.
Resellers may need a purchase invoice from a US-based supplier.
TikTok may reject qualification, deduct account health points, or remove listings for violations.
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Live plants can be sold only after meeting category qualification requirements.
Nursery sellers should be ready to submit a valid, unexpired nursery license/certificate from a state agriculture department.
Resellers should be ready to submit a legible invoice from a US-based supplier.
Keep plant-related licenses, permits, certifications, and compliance agreements current when required.
Check the TikTok source and related policies before listing or shipping live plants.
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All live plants are automatically approved for sale.
Every seller needs the same document set.
A reseller invoice can be from any supplier, any country, or any date.
A nursery license can be expired or missing establishment name/address.
Compliance with this page alone is enough without the Restricted Products Policy.
Violation risks
Category qualification rejection
Account health point deductions
Product listing removal
Who it affects
Sellers listing live plants
Nursery sellers
Resellers
Shops handling regulated or quarantine-restricted plant materials
Source notes
Source says live plants may require documentation through the Qualification Center in Seller Center.
Allowed live plant categories listed in the source include bonsai, cacti & succulents, carnivorous plants, ferns, flowers, orchids, trees, aquatic plants, fruit, grass, hedges & shrubs, herbs, roses, vegetables, and vines.
Source says sellers must comply with applicable federal and state plant health regulations and, where required, maintain valid licenses, permits, certifications, or compliance agreements.
Verify against the TikTok source and linked policies before acting; requirements can vary by role and enforcement is at TikTok Shop’s discretion.
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Key Points:
To sell Live Plants, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center (the portal within Seller Center for managing category applications).Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
Under Category Qualification, go to: Home Improvement > Garden Supplies > Live Plants.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Live Plants on TikTok Shop. These requirements help ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain a safe marketplace. Live plants are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policywhen listing live plants.
Live Plants
Live plants are living, rooted organisms that require water, light, and nutrients to grow. These plants are typically sold for landscaping, gardening, or indoor decoration. The following Live Plants are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.
Bonsai
Cacti & Succulents
Carnivorous Plants
Ferns
Flowers
Orchids
Trees
Aquatic Plants
Fruit
Grass
Hedges & Shrubs
Herbs
Roses
Vegetables
Vines
Requirements To Sell Live Plants
Sellers must comply with all applicable federal and state plant health regulations when selling and shipping plants. Where required, sellers must obtain and maintain valid licenses, permits, certifications, or compliance agreements. These must be issued by the appropriate regulatory authorities, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Sellers handling or shipping regulated plant materials subject to quarantine restrictions may be required to maintain a USDA APHIS Quarantine Compliance Agreement (a document confirming a seller agrees to follow rules to prevent the spread of pests) before such products can be moved or sold.You may be required to pass category qualification to sell live plants. This process requires submitting documents proving you are qualified to sell these products.
Nursery Sellers
If you are applying to sell live plants as a nurseryseller, you may be required to submit the following document:
Nursery License or Certificate
Nursery sellers may be required to submit a nursery license or certificate that meets these requirements:
Issued by a state's department of agriculture
Not expired at the time of submission
Includes the establishment's name and address
Resellers
If you are applying to sell live plants as a reseller, you may need to submit the following document:
Purchase Invoice
Resellers may be required to submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the US-based supplier. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:
Include the supplier’s company name and address
Clearly describe the plant being listed on TikTok Shop
Be issued within the last 365 days
Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
Enforcement Actions and Appeals
We regularly review shops for compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
Rejecting your category qualification application
Deducting points from your account health
Removing product listings
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit theAppealssection for guidance.