Total price includes fees
The item price reflects import fees. Nothing else is due later.
Keep up with the latest news
Check back here for updates as we learn about changes to US tariffs and Customs policy.
When do tariffs apply?
If you purchase any item that ships from outside the US, you will need to pay import fees. We’ll show if import fees apply on the item page and at checkout.
Here’s what to look for while shopping
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Fees are confirmed and paid at checkout
The total at checkout includes fees. Nothing else is due later.
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Fees paid on delivery
The shipping carrier will contact you to collect fees on delivery.
Estimate any fees you may owe
Exact import fees aren’t always shown on the item page or at checkout. If they aren’t, you can make a rough estimate using a few simple steps.
How shipping carriers collect import fees
If import fees are not included in the price or collected at checkout, your shipping carrier will request payment on delivery.
Tips to avoid scams and keep safe
Scammers may impersonate carriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx).
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Identify legitimate requests
Legitimate requests come only from a carrier’s official channels—not from random links or messages.
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Check the sender carefully
Scam messages often use misspelled email addresses, unusual phone numbers, or generic senders.
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Don’t pay with gift cards or unusual methods
Legitimate carriers will never ask for payment using gift cards, wire transfers, or QR codes.
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Contact the carrier directly
If you’re unsure, log in to the carrier’s official website or app, or contact the carrier before proceeding.
FAQs
Find answers to popular questions.
Find more information about shipping providers, US Customs, and more.
Find definitions for key terms.
Tariffs: A tax on goods imported from foreign countries paid by the buyer. These are generally based on the type of good, value, and quantity.
Import fees or duties: A broader term for fees charged on imported goods, which typically includes tariffs and other fees.
Import: Bringing goods into a country from another country.
De minimis: Defines the limit below which imported goods won’t need to be charged duties and taxes. (Note: US de minimis will be suspended globally, effective August 29, 2025, meaning all shipments to the US–regardless of value–may be subject to duties and customs clearance).
Country/Region of Manufacture (country of origin): The country or territory where the finished item was manufactured, produced, or grown–not where it ships from. This is used to determine duties, taxes, and import fees.
Import fees will continue to be shown at checkout when they’re collected on eBay. In other cases, duties may be charged separately by the carrier prior to delivery. When shown at checkout, import fees are based on current rules.
There is currently no information available on refunds.
Yes, you’re covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee if you’ve paid import fees and your item doesn’t arrive, is delayed due to customs processing, or arrives not as described. However, if you refuse the package because of import fees or shipping carrier charges, eBay Money Back Guarantee does not apply.
There’s no change to our order cancellation policy. Keep in mind, sellers aren’t required to accept cancellations due to unexpected import fees, customs requirements, or delivery charges from shipping carriers.
We’re keeping updated on any circumstances that affect your expected delivery date. However, there may be unexpected delays beyond our or the seller’s control.
We recommend tracking your order’s delivery status through your Purchase History, where we’ll share the latest information on your estimated delivery date. If the seller is using a tracked service, you’ll see the item’s tracking number as a link next to the item.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain import tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful.
As a practical matter, the ruling has reshaped the tariff landscape: a universal 10% ad valorem baseline tariff is currently in effect for most imports (effective Feb 24, 2026) with limited exceptions, and that baseline could increase (the communications note a possible rise to 15%).
eBay is monitoring the situation and working with shipping and logistics partners to understand operational impacts and next steps; we will share guidance with buyers and sellers as soon as more information is available.
Important practical points for buyers and sellers:
eBay does not hold tariff payments and cannot issue tariff refunds—import fees are collected and passed through to U.S. Customs.
Refunds are not handled by eBay. Duties or tariff refunds are not automatic; typically sellers are not eligible and, in limited cases, the Importer of Record can pursue refunds with U.S. Customs via the duty-drawback process.
Watch for CBP and government guidance. Further details on implementation, formal entry, and any administrative changes will come from Customs and Border Protection (CBP); eBay will update the community based on that guidance.
Please check eBay help pages in your country.