We understand that ongoing changes regarding US tariffs may have brought uncertainty, especially for those of you who frequently sell into the US market. We’re committed to supporting you through these changes.
What’s happening?
The US de minimis exemption for imports will be eliminated globally, effective 29 August, 2025
This means all shipments to the US, regardless of value, will be subject to duties and customs clearance.
It’s important to understand how this change may impact your shipments.
Royal Mail International services to the US are disabled on eBay Labels effective 26 August.
Please note that shipments may experience delays due to increased US Customs checks. There is a significant risk that non-compliant shipments arriving to the US beyond 29 August will be returned to the sender.
What should I do now?
To ensure a smooth cross-border shipping experience, we strongly recommend sellers take the following actions immediately to avoid in-transit shipments from being returned.
- Ensure the item location for your listings is accurate
- Opt into eBay’s Global Shipping Programme (GSP), which will manage the international postage and customs process for you
- If shipping with your own carrier service, consider using a commercial carrier that can handle US customs clearance
- If shipping with Royal Mail, postage will need to be purchased off-platform as Royal Mail International services to the US are disabled on eBay Labels effective 26 August. For more information visit the Royal Mail Services to the USA Page
- Include accurate Harmonized Tariff Codes as well as Country/Region of Manufacture (country of origin) information on your listings & customs declarations. For more information visit the eBay Customs Page
It’s important to note that, for any exports to the United States, the Country/Region of Manufacture (country of origin) will be required to properly assess and apply applicable customs duties.
You can continue monitoring the eBay Community for more information and updates as they arrive.
As always, thank you for being part of the seller community.
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