eBay's Post about US Import Rules
Summary: msau4301 shared information from the eBay seller community regarding upcoming changes to US import rules. Starting August 29, 2025, the US de minimis rule will be suspended, requiring all imports regardless of value to be subject to duties and customs clearance. These changes could affect buying habits and might result in shipping delays. eBay will adjust seller metrics for customs-related delays and remove negative feedback associated with tariffs or duties, while encouraging sellers to clearly list the country of origin in their product descriptions. The community is urged to stay informed about these requirements.
Maybe everyone has saw this already but I noticed it posted at top of Board here:
Most-recent updates
We’re closely monitoring how the new US import requirements affect buying and selling on our marketplace.
- US de minimis to be eliminated effective August 29, 2025.
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. - New tariff rates scheduled to go into effect on August 7 2025.
New tariff rates will go into effect on August 7th. See the official government site on presidential actions for more information.
What you need to know
Starting August 29, 2025, all US imports will incur applicable duties, regardless of value. These duties are determined by:
- "Country/Region of Manufacture” (country of origin)
- The type of item
- An item's material
Please note that shipments may experience delays based on these changes.
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.
Our commitment to you
- We’ll auto-adjust late-shipment metrics when valid tracking shows customs-related delays.
- Any defects and negative feedback linked to tariffs or duties will be removed.
- Our seller-protection team will continue monitoring carrier performance and customs hold times.
As always, thank you for being part of the eBay seller community.
