TikTok Shop Violation Code Dictionary.

The ByteDance moderation engine uses a specific alphanumeric taxonomy to classify account flags. Understanding these codes is the first step toward a successful appeal. Search our expert-maintained dictionary of TikTok Seller Center violation triggers.

Fulfillment & Logistics Codes

LDR (Late Dispatch Rate)

Weight: 1-4 Points

Triggered when the first carrier scan occurs after the platform-mandated 48-hour window. This is the most common operational flag on TikTok Shop.

How to appeal LDR

TF-01 (Tracking ID Fraud)

Weight: 12 Points

A critical safety trigger. The AI believes the provided tracking number is fake or re-used. High risk of immediate shop suspension.

How to appeal TF-01

Content Integrity Codes

PV-01 (Unoriginal Content)

Weight: 2-6 Points

Triggered by high visual similarity to content already existing in the ByteDance global content hash database. Often a false positive for original work using common backgrounds.

Learn more about PV-01

LS-04 (Static Livestream)

Weight: 2 Points

The AI detects a looped video file or lack of movement/engagement in a live session for more than 10 minutes.

Learn more about LS-04

Violation Categories & Point Ranges

1-4 Pts

SLA & Logistics Violations

The most common violation type, typically triggered by operational delays or API sync issues.

  • Late Dispatch Rate (LDR)
  • Order Defect Rate (ODR)
  • Invalid tracking metadata
Appeal guide
2-12 Pts

Content Violations

Triggered by content integrity issues, visual similarity, or livestream quality problems.

  • Unoriginal content (PV-01)
  • AIGC (AI-Generated Content) flags
  • Misleading clickbait
  • Static livestreams (LS-04)
Appeal guide
24 Pts

Tier-4 Violations

Critical violations that trigger instant permanent bans, bypassing the warning system.

  • Counterfeit goods
  • Severe IP theft
  • Prohibited products
  • Tracking ID fraud (TF-01)
Reinstatement guide

Other Common Violation Types

Order Defect Rate (ODR)

Weight: 2-6 Points

Triggered when your order defect rate exceeds platform thresholds. Includes returns, refunds, disputes, and negative reviews. TikTok monitors ODR as a key probation graduation metric.

Learn about ODR

IP & Counterfeit Violations

Weight: 6-24 Points

Trademark, copyright, or counterfeit flags detected by AI or brand complaints. Can range from 6-12 points for IP violations to instant 24-point bans for severe counterfeit cases.

IP defense guide

KYC Verification Failures

Weight: 6-12 Points

Failed identity verification or business document submission. Often caused by OCR mismatches between IRS documents and Seller Center entries. Can trigger account restrictions.

KYC guide

Invalid Tracking Metadata

Weight: 1-4 Points

Tracking numbers that don't match carrier formats, missing tracking updates, or API sync failures between 3PL systems and TikTok Seller Center.

Tracking guide

Understanding the 180-Day Rolling Window

TikTok Shop violations operate on a rolling 180-day cycle. Each violation point expires automatically 180 days after the date of issuance. However, the system calculates your "Account Health Score" in real-time. If you accumulate 24 active points before the earliest ones expire, the "Permanent" ban is triggered instantly by the algorithm.

180

Days until points expire

24

Points trigger permanent ban

30

Days to appeal after ban

Learn About Point System

Related Resources & Guides

Late Dispatch Rate Remediation

Master guide to removing LDR violation points through carrier manifests and API logs.

Unoriginal Content Guide

Technical guide to removing PV-01 violations with metadata proof and lineage documentation.

24-Point Ban Anatomy

Understanding the rolling window, point weights, and manual recovery pathways.

Corrective Action Plan

How to structure root-cause analysis for permanent ban appeals.

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Technical Code FAQs

Are these codes the same for US and UK shops?
The core logic is identical globally, but "Weighting" differs by region. For example, a UK shop might receive 2 points for a specific violation that carries 4 points in the US market due to stricter consumer protection laws in North America.
What is the "Risk Delta" of a code?
Risk Delta refers to how fast a code leads to a ban. "Integrity" codes (Counterfeit/Identity) have high Delta, meaning they trigger a ban instantly. "Performance" codes (LDR/ODR) have low Delta, meaning they slowly drain your health score before a ban occurs.
How are violation points calculated?
Points accumulate over a rolling 180-day period from the violation date. Each violation type has a specific point range: SLA violations (1-4 points), Content violations (2-12 points), and Tier-4 violations (24 points instant ban). Your total active points determine your account health score. When you reach 24 active points, TikTok automatically issues a permanent deactivation.
Can violation points expire?
Yes. Violation points automatically expire 180 days after the violation date. However, if you accumulate new violations before older ones expire, your point total continues to grow. The key is managing your point accumulation rate to stay below the 24-point threshold while waiting for older points to expire.
What's the difference between Tier-4 and regular violations?
Tier-4 violations are critical safety violations (counterfeit goods, severe IP theft, prohibited products) that trigger an instant 24-point ban, bypassing all warnings. Regular violations accumulate gradually (1-12 points) and give you time to appeal before reaching the ban threshold. Tier-4 violations require immediate action and a Corrective Action Plan for reinstatement.
How do I check my current violation points?
Your violation points are visible in the TikTok Seller Center under "Account Health" or "Violations" section. The dashboard shows your current point total, individual violations with their point values, expiration dates, and appeal status. You can also see which violations are approaching their 180-day expiration date.
Can multiple violations be appealed at once?
Yes, but each violation requires a separate appeal with specific evidence. For example, LDR violations need carrier manifests, while PV-01 violations need metadata proof. Our violation removal service handles multiple appeals simultaneously, preparing evidence packages tailored to each violation type. Success rates are highest when appeals are properly formatted with technical documentation.