AliExpress Affiliate Program

 The AliExpress Affiliate Program pays a basic commission rate of 1% to 9% per sale on most items, depending entirely on the product category. However, specific curated items designated as "Hot Products" can earn up to 70% to 90% commission. 

Commission Rates by Category

AliExpress structures its payouts on a Cost-Per-Sale (CPS) model. High-margin and lifestyle categories pay significantly more than highly competitive electronics: 

Category Type	Average Commission Rate	Example Products
High Tier	6% – 9%	Apparel, jewelry, garden supplies, phone accessories
Mid Tier	4% – 5%	Home improvement, beauty, health, hair care
Low Tier	1% – 3%	Desktop PCs, tablets, smartphones, internal storage
Special Tier	Up to 90%	Curated "Hot Products" via the affiliate dashboard

Key Program Rules

3-Day Cookie Window: You earn a commission if the user completes their purchase within 3 days (72 hours) of clicking your link.
Session-Based Tracking: Some third-party integrations enforce a strict session-based rule, meaning you only get credit if they buy during that exact browser session
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Incentive Tiers: Publishers who surpass monthly sales targets can unlock up to a 4% extra bonus commission. 

Payout and Fees

Minimum Threshold: You must accumulate at least $16 to withdraw your funds. 
Processing Fee: Managing payouts directly through AliExpress Portals carries a hefty $15 fee per international wire transfer. (Tip: Using third-party networks like Awin or CJ Affiliate allows you to bypass this via PayPal or direct deposit). 
Locking Period: Expect a 60 to 75-day validation delay before funds clear to account for shipping times, buyer confirmations, and return windows. 

If you would like to map out an earnings strategy, let me know what promotional channels you use (e.g., blog, TikTok, YouTube) and which product niche you plan to target.