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Surprise-Based Products Requirements

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TikTok Shop allows Surprise-Based Products only under specific conditions: the original manufacturer or professional repacker must be recognized by TikTok Shop, sellers cannot make their own surprise products, and listings must clearly explain what buyers might receive. These products must also follow all other applicable TikTok Shop policies, including gambling-related rules.

Key points

  • Only recognized Original Manufacturers or Professional Repackers may sell these products.
  • Sellers must not create, assemble, package, seal, or reseal their own Surprise-Based Products.
  • Listings must disclose the exact quantity, possible contents or variations, and applicable odds.
  • Surprise-Based Products must also comply with other applicable TikTok Shop policies and category requirements.
  • Mining buckets and similar products must be manufacturer-packaged and not seller-assembled.
  • Truthful rarity or limited-edition details are allowed if not tied to money, investment, or financial gain claims.
  • Violations can lead to listing removal, account health points, selling restrictions, or customer refunds at the seller’s expense.

Say / show

  • Be clear about what customers may receive before purchase.
  • Use only truthful, manufacturer-provided product details.
  • Check that the original manufacturer or professional repacker is recognized by TikTok Shop.
  • Follow the Gambling Policy and other applicable TikTok Shop policies.
  • Verify the latest TikTok source before listing or promoting these products.

Do not say / show

  • Do not say sellers can independently create or reseal surprise products.
  • Do not omit quantity, contents/variations, or odds from the listing.
  • Do not make claims about monetary value, investment return, or financial gain.
  • Do not list mining buckets or similar products that were assembled, filled, or packaged by the seller.
  • Do not assume a product is allowed just because it is marketed as a mystery or surprise item.

Violation risks

  • Deducting points from Account Health Rating.
  • Removing product listings.
  • Revoking access to offer products for sale.
  • Issuing customer refunds at the seller’s expense.

Who it affects

  • Sellers
  • Original Manufacturers
  • Professional Repackers
  • Creators promoting Surprise-Based Products
  • TikTok Shop sellers listing mystery or blind products

Source notes

  • Source says Surprise-Based Products may only be sold if the applicable Original Manufacturer or Professional Repacker is recognized by TikTok Shop.
  • Source says TikTok Shop may prohibit specific listings or product categories at its discretion.
  • Source says enforcement and appeals should be checked in the Seller Enforcement Policy and Appeals section.
  • Verify against the TikTok source before acting, since policy enforcement can change and TikTok Shop may apply additional requirements.

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Key Points:
  • Surprise-Based Products may only be sold if the applicable Original Manufacturer or Professional Repacker is recognized by TikTok Shop.
  • Sellers must not independently create, assemble, package, seal, or reseal their own Surprise-Based Products.
  • Listings must clearly disclose what customers may receive, including the exact quantity, possible contents or variations, and applicable odds.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Surprise-Based Products on TikTok Shop. These requirements are intended to provide customers with clear and accurate information about products where the specific item received is not known at the time of purchase.
Surprise-Based Products are also subject to all other applicable TikTok Shop policies and category requirements, including the LIVE Auction Requirements, Gambling Policy, Collectibles Requirements, and other applicable policies.Sellers must comply with all applicable requirements when listing, promoting, or selling Surprise-Based Products.

Surprise-Based Products

Surprise-Based Products are physical products sold with a surprise element. Customers do not know the exact item, variation, or combination of items they will receive at the time of purchase.A product may be treated as a Surprise-Based Product regardless of how it is named or marketed.Examples include, but are not limited to:
  • Mystery Boxes or Blind Boxes
  • Mystery Packs
  • Mystery Bundles
  • Other similar products where the specific contents are unknown before opening

Types of Surprise-Based Products

Surprise-Based Products generally fall into two types:
Product TypeDefinition
Original Manufacturer-Sealed Products
Products produced, packaged, and sealed by the Original Manufacturer before distribution or sale.
Professionally Repackaged Products
Products containing items from one or more sources that are selected or combined, then packaged and sealed as a separate Surprise-Based Product by a Professional Repacker.

Original Manufacturers & Professional Repackers

Surprise-Based Products may only be sold if the applicable Original Manufacturer or Professional Repacker is recognized by TikTok Shop.
TypeDefinition
Original Manufacturer
A business that produces a Surprise-Based Product and is responsible for its original packaging and sealing before distribution or sale.
Professional Repacker
A business that obtains existing products from one or more sources, selects or combines them, and packages and seals them as a separate Surprise-Based Product.

Permitted Surprise-Based Products

Products that may be offered as Surprise-Based Products include, but are not limited to:
  • Designer Toys
  • Trading Cards
  • Sports Memorabilia
TikTok Shop reserves the right to prohibit specific listings or product categories at its discretion.

Requirements to Sell Surprise-Based Products

Sellers listing Surprise-Based Products must follow these requirements:
RequirementWhat You Need to Do
Manufacturer and Packaging
  • Products must be from an Original Manufacturer or Professional Repacker recognized by TikTok Shop.
  • Products must remain in the packaging and seal applied by the recognized Original Manufacturer or Professional Repacker.
  • Sellers must not independently assemble, package, seal, repackage, or reseal Surprise-Based Products.
  • Items with NFC, RFID, or similar scanning technology must be individually enclosed in scan-blocking packaging before being included in a Professionally Repackaged Product.
Product Information
  • Sellers must clearly disclose the applicable Manufacturer or Professional Repacker, product name or series, exact quantity, and possible contents or variations.
Quantity
  • Sellers must clearly state the exact, fixed number of items included.
  • Variable quantities such as “5–10 items,” “at least 5 items,” or “up to 10 items” are not permitted.
Possible Contents and Variations
  • Sellers must clearly disclose all possible products or variations customers may receive in the product description or product images.
Odds / Probability
  • Where possible outcomes do not have an equal probability, sellers must clearly disclose the applicable odds.
  • Odds may be stated as a ratio, percentage, multiplier, or quantity, such as “1 in 5,” “20%,” or “20 included out of 1,000.”
Product Images
  • Images must accurately represent the physical products and packaging being offered.
  • Digital renderings, mockups, or other images that do not accurately represent the physical product or packaging are not permitted.
Price Limit
  • For Surprise-Based Products other than Trading Cards and Memorabilia, the total listing price must not exceed $100.
Trading Card Grading and Authentication
  • Trading cards represented as professionally graded, or products represented as professionally authenticated, must be graded or authenticated by a recognized third-party provider, such as PSA, Beckett (BGS), SGC, or CGC.

Additional Requirements for Mining Buckets

Mining buckets, excavation kits, or similar products:
  • Must be manufacturer-packaged.
  • Must not be assembled, filled, or packaged by the seller.
  • Listings showing loose bags, soil, sand, or containers assembled by the seller are not allowed.

Prohibited Claims

TypeWhat's ProhibitedExamples
Value ClaimsClaims about the minimum, maximum, average, expected, or potential monetary value of the product or its possible contents.“$50 floor” “Worth up to $500” “Average value $100” “$50–$500 value per box”
Prize or Jackpot ClaimsPresenting possible contents as a prize, jackpot, or similar reward.“Chance to win $1,000” “$500 jackpot”
Investment or Return ClaimsClaims that a product is an investment, is expected to increase in value, or can generate a financial return or resale profit.“Investment opportunity”“Guaranteed to appreciate”“Buy now and resell for profit”
Accurate descriptions of rarity, limited editions, serial numbers, or other Manufacturer-provided product characteristics are permitted when they are truthful and are not presented as claims about monetary value, investment return, or financial gain.

Gambling Requirements

Sellers must also follow the Gambling Policy when promoting Surprise-Based Products. Sellers are prohibited from using any gambling activities outlined in the policy.

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

TikTok Shop regularly reviews sellers’ compliance with this document, the TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines, and the Gambling Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at its sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from the seller’s Account Health Rating, which measures seller performance
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking the seller’s access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers at the seller’s expense
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to the Seller Enforcement Policy. Sellers may visit the Appeals section for guidance on appealing an enforcement action.

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