Shipping Label for 4 PL Orders

Shipping Label for 4 PL Orders

CedCommerce TikTok Shop is proud to be the first integration solution that enables TikTok Shop sellers to generate and download shipping labels directly from the app interface, without toggling between platforms. This seamless process ensures faster fulfillment, reduced errors, and complete two-way sync between TikTok Shop and your Shopify store.

When to Use This Feature

Use this feature for 4PL orders when your order status is Awaiting Shipment and you're ready to print shipping labels for dispatch. The downloaded label is auto-synced with both TikTok Shop and Shopify, moving the order to Awaiting Collection once processed.

Supported Conditions

  1. Shipping Type: TikTok Shipping (platform-managed fulfillment)
  2. Order Status: Awaiting Shipment
  3. Region: UK Only
  4. Connected Channels: TikTok Shop + DTC store via CedCommerce
Notes
DTC stores include Shopify, WooCommerce, Bigcommerce, and PrestaShop platforms. 

Understanding 4PL Orders and the Role of Shipping Labels in TikTok Shop Fulfillment

When TikTok Shop takes ownership of the entire shipping and delivery process, such orders fall under the 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) model. In this setup, TikTok handles the logistics end-to-end, from label generation to final delivery, leaving sellers responsible only for preparing the order for pickup or drop-off.

Standard 4PL Fulfillment Workflow:

  1. A buyer places an order designated as 4PL (TikTok-managed shipping).
  2. The seller must log in to the TikTok Shop Seller Center.
  3. From there, the seller:
    1. Downloads and prints the official TikTok shipping label.
    2. Attaches the label to the package.
    3. Either:
      1. Drops the parcel off at a TikTok-designated shipping point, or
      2. Schedules a pickup by TikTok's partnered carrier from their location.

Why Sellers Prefer In-App Label Access

While TikTok's native flow requires manual access via Seller Center, many sellers—especially those running DTC operations through platforms like Shopify—prefer a more streamlined approach. Receiving the shipping label directly within their DTC storefront workflow enables them to:
  1. Maintain consistency in order processing and packaging
  2. Avoid platform-switching and manual coordination
  3. Align TikTok Shop fulfillment with their existing warehouse or 3PL setup
By integrating shipping label delivery into the CedCommerce app, sellers can automate and centralize the 4PL fulfillment flow, saving time, reducing errors, and scaling operations with ease.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download TikTok Shop Shipping Labels in CedCommerce

Method 1: Download Shipping Labels Directly from the CedCommerce App

Step 1: Go to the Orders Section
  1. Open the CedCommerce TikTok Shop Integration App.
  2. From the left-hand navigation menu, click on “Orders.”

You’ll now see a list of all synced orders from TikTok Shop and Shopify store, organized by status—Awaiting Shipment, Awaiting Collection, Completed, and more.

Step 2: Locate Orders Under “Awaiting Shipment”
  1. Click on the “Awaiting Shipment” tab.
  2. This view displays all orders that are pending fulfillment and are eligible for label generation.

Step 3: Create Shipping Labels
You can choose one of the two download methods based on your workflow:

Method A: Quick Download: 
  1. Click on the “Actions” dropdown menu next to the order. 
  2. Select “Create Shipping Label.”


Method B: Order-Level Download:
  1. Click on a specific order to open the Order Detail View.
  2. Inside the summary tab, click on “Create Shipping Label.”

Upon selection, the label is fetched directly from TikTok Shop’s API and displayed in CSV format, ready for download and printing.

Step 4: Automatic Fulfillment Trigger
As soon as the label is downloaded:
  1. The order is automatically marked as fulfilled in your Shopify store.
  2. The fulfillment status is also synced with TikTok Shop.
  3. The order moves from “Awaiting Shipment” → “Awaiting Collection.”

This removes the need for manual fulfillment steps or tracking input, ensuring faster and error-free processing.

Step 5: Monitor Fulfillment via the Activity Log

Every label download and fulfillment action is recorded under the “Activity” tab of your app.



You’ll find:
  1. Order ID
  2. Label Download Timestamp
  3. Confirmation of Fulfillment Sync with both TikTok Shop and Shopify
Additionally, for multiple shipping labels, you can:
  1. Download a zip file containing:
    1. Order IDs
    2. Shipping label file names
    3. Timestamps and fulfillment statuses
This is especially valuable for high-volume operations and fulfillment teams needing a comprehensive log of label events.

Method 2: Label Auto-Generation via Platform Fulfillment (No Tracking Required)

This method is ideal for sellers who prefer managing fulfillment directly through the platform while using TikTok Shipping.
  1. An order is synchronized from TikTok Shop to your Shopify store via the CedCommerce connector.
  2. In their Shopify store, the seller marks the order as fulfilled.
    1. No need to enter tracking information manually.

  1. The CedCommerce connector automatically:
    1. Triggers a request to generate a shipping label via TikTok Shop’s API.
    2. Updates the order status on TikTok Shop to “Awaiting Packing.”

  1. Once generated:
    1. The tracking details and shipping label URL are auto-synced back to the Shopify store order.

    1. The label is also made available for download within the CedCommerce app under Orders → Order View → Download Shipping Label.

Key Benefits:

  1. Enables sellers to stay within the platform’s native fulfillment interface.
  2. No manual tracking entry required.
  3. TikTok’s official label is auto-fetched and hosted.
  4. Keeps your Shopify and TikTok Shop order statuses aligned in real time.

Method 3: Sync Compatibility with Labels Created in TikTok Shop

This method supports sellers who continue to generate shipping labels directly inside TikTok Seller Center, while ensuring label and tracking sync to your platform remains intact.
  1. An order is synchronized from TikTok Shop to your Shopify store.
  2. The seller logs into TikTok Seller Center and creates the shipping label manually there.



  1. The CedCommerce integration automatically:
    1. Retrieves the tracking information and shipping label URL once it's available.
    2. Updates the corresponding platform order with this data.
  2. Additionally:
    1. The shipping label is saved and hosted securely on CedCommerce servers.
    2. The label is made available anytime from App → Orders → Order View → Download Shipping Label.

Long-Term Label Storage:

  1. Even if TikTok Shop’s original label URL expires (usually after 24 hours), sellers can still access the label from the app.
  2. CedCommerce ensures persistent hosting of the file for future access, audits, or reprinting.

Key Benefits:

  1. Offers full compatibility with TikTok-native fulfillment flows.
  2. No data loss—even after TikTok label links expire.
  3. Ensures centralized access from the CedCommerce app, regardless of where the label was created.

What the Label Includes: 

  1. Order barcode (scannable)
  2. Buyer and delivery information (depending on fulfillment type)
  3. TikTok Shop logo and shipment instructions
  4. Carrier-specific details
  5. Platform-compliant layout

Notes
Always use a 4x6" thermal printer or A4 paper with proper margins to avoid cropping the barcode or address.

Pro-Tip: 
Tip
Why it Matters
Ensure the order is under TikTok Shipping
Label generation is only supported for TikTok-managed shipping
Do not modify the label PDF
TikTok requires unaltered files for carrier scanning
Monitor your Activity Log regularly
To verify fulfillment sync across both platforms
Re-download from “Awaiting Collection” if needed
Useful for reprints or lost label scenarios

Why This Feature Matters: Benefits of In-App Shipping Label Downloads for Sellers

The introduction of TikTok Shop Shipping Label Downloads within the CedCommerce integration app isn’t just a convenience—it’s a game-changing upgrade designed to optimize seller operations and elevate fulfillment speed, accuracy, and experience.
Here’s why this feature creates tangible value for sellers:

1. A Unified Workflow – No Platform Switching

Sellers no longer need to toggle between TikTok Seller Center and their platform’s dashboard to fulfill orders. By embedding shipping label downloads directly into the CedCommerce app, we’ve created a single source of truth for order management, fulfillment, and logistics.
Result: Less confusion, faster processing, better focus on scaling the business.

2. Instant Fulfillment Sync Across Your Platform and TikTok Shop

With every shipping label download:
  1. Orders are auto-marked as fulfilled in both TikTok Shop and your Shopify store.
  2. Tracking details and logistics handoff are instantly synchronized.
Result: Sellers avoid manual fulfillment entries and eliminate the risk of fulfillment mismatches across platforms.

3. Bulk Label Printing for High-Volume Sellers

Sellers can select multiple orders and download labels in one go, making it ideal for brands or warehouses that ship in bulk or during peak promotion periods.

Result: Higher operational efficiency and a smoother pick-pack-dispatch cycle.

4. Error-Free Logistics with Official TikTok Labels

By fetching the exact, platform-compliant label from TikTok APIs:
  1. Sellers avoid formatting errors
  2. Every label includes the right courier info, barcode, and destination codes
  3. TikTok’s shipping partners can scan labels without issues
Result: Fewer rejected parcels, reduced delivery delays, and better buyer experience.

5. Fulfillment Visibility via Activity Logs and CSV Downloads

Each label download and fulfillment event is logged in the Activity tab, where sellers can:
  1. Track fulfillment history by order ID and timestamp
  2. Download CSV reports of label files
  3. Ensure team accountability and performance review
Result: Operational transparency that’s ideal for team-based workflows or third-party fulfillment.

6. Reduced SLA Breaches and Penalties

Fast and accurate fulfillment directly affects seller performance scores on TikTok. By enabling shipping label generation from within the app:
  1. Sellers are enabled to meet TikTok's shipping SLAs faster
  2. Order-to-ship time is minimized
Result: Fewer order cancellations or penalties, and a higher seller rating on TikTok Shop.

7. Built for Growth – Scalable with Your Store

Whether you process 10 orders a day or 1,000+ during campaigns, this feature scales with your operation. It’s designed for TikTok-native brands, multichannel sellers, and D2C businesses ready to expand.

Result: Sellers can confidently manage TikTok logistics without bottlenecks—even during flash sales or influencer drops.

8. Exclusive to CedCommerce – A First-in-Market Feature

As the first TikTok Shop integration provider to offer in-app shipping label download, CedCommerce gives you:
  1. A competitive edge over other sellers
  2. A more automated, modern fulfillment experience
  3. Reduced dependency on manual tasks or TikTok-native UI
Result: You stay ahead of the curve, with tools that scale as TikTok Shop grows.

  1. CedCommerce is the first to support this compatibility, actively building the feature to simplify the order shipment workflow and significantly reduce manual effort. 
  2. Compatibility: TikTok UK Market. 

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