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Tariff updates for international selling from the UK to the United States

Recent updates as of 26 February 2026

We’re closely monitoring how the new US import requirements affect buying and selling on eBay. We’ll update this page as we learn more about the impact for UK sellers.

We’re sharing an update that may be relevant if you're selling to US buyers.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were not valid. These tariffs are no longer being applied.

The most current tariff rates are reflected in the Global Shipping Programme at checkout and will be updated if and when rates change.

The US de minimis exemption for imports eliminated globally, on 29 August, 2025 remains in place.

This means all shipments to the US, regardless of value, are subject to duties and customs clearance.

We’re continuing to gather information on upcoming announcements and will share any updates with you as soon as we have more details.

What you need to know

Starting 29 August, 2025, all US imports will incur applicable duties, regardless of value. Applicable duties are generally based on:

  • "Country/Region of Manufacture” (country of origin)
  • The type of item
  • An item’s materials

Additionally, items containing certain materials, such as steel, aluminum, or copper, may be subject to extra duties.

US buyers may change their shopping habits, possibly focusing on listings that specify the country of origin or manufacture to avoid unexpected import charges. We encourage you to include the country where the item was manufactured in your listings. Learn more about customs requirements when shipping globally, and how to find country of manufacture information.

Duties, import fees, and personal information are typically collected by carriers after checkout. Prices displayed to buyers on eBay may exclude these costs. If sellers use eBay’s Global Shipping Programme buyers will see prices that include all tariffs and fees. We recommend utilising these services if possible.

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 you should do

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 offering 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

Sell with confidence

Our Global Shipping Programme remains reliable, ensuring consistent service to the US and over 100 other markets worldwide. Using our Global Shipping Programme means we handle the process for you and your buyer. Your buyer will see a price that includes all tariffs and fees.

To get started, all you need to do is opt in via the Global Shipping Programme preferences page, then input Country/Region of Manufacture (country of origin) into your listing aspects.

FAQs

  • Will tariffs still appear at checkout through GSP?

    Yes. Applicable import fees will continue to be shown at checkout based on current rules.

  • Where can current rates be checked?

    Rates are displayed during checkout automatically when using GSP and can also be checked using public reference resources or tools such as the Zonos Duties and Taxes Calculator.

  • How will eBay protect sellers?

    We'll take steps to protect you as you adjust to these new tariffs and requirements. This includes adjusting late shipment rates when valid tracking shows problems were caused by postage delays, and removing associated defects. We'll also remove negative feedback related to tariffs. Learn more about our feedback removal policy.

  • What happens if a buyer requests a return or cancellation?

    There’s no changes to your return policy. The buyer is responsible for paying tariffs, associated fees, and providing further information, if required. You aren’t obligated to accept cancellation requests from buyers due to unexpected tariffs, delivery requirements, or carrier or customs fees.

  • What happens if a buyer does not pay the tariffs and fees?

    If buyers do not pay tariffs, associated fees, or provide the required information to carriers, they generally won’t receive their item from the carrier. The carrier’s policies will decide what then happens to the item.

    eBay Money Back Guarantee will not apply in this case.

  • What if buyers have questions about tariffs and the new requirements?

    You can refer US buyers to this page for more information. Buyers from other countries can find out more on our International purchases page.