Key Updates

From July 8, 2026, if you export certain clothing, toys or other regulated products to the US, the CPSC requires you to submit product safety information electronically. What is covered, and what to do if you do not have the manufacturer's details.

From July 1, 2026, the European Union charges a customs duty of €3 on imported items valued under €150. What carriers may collect from buyers, and how eBay continues to support sales into the EU.

Sellers are required to use trackable shipping services so buyers get timely, reliable delivery visibility. How your performance is measured on the Seller Dashboard, refreshed every two weeks, and what happens if an account falls short.

From July 13, 2026, some higher value or higher complexity categories require additional account standing, selling history and buyer experience performance before you can list. Which countries and categories are covered, and how eligibility works.

From July 1, 2026, selling fees and seller performance related fees change on selected eBay marketplaces. Fee structure, categories, item condition treatment and effective dates vary by marketplace, so check the details for each site you sell on.

Returns are changing for eligible parts and accessories listings. eBay helps cover 50% of eligible return label costs for buyer change of mind returns on qualifying listings when you use an eBay return label. What is included, and what is excluded.

To further improve the delivery experience of buyers, eBay has updated the classification of shipping methods and logistics service providers (LSPs) used by eBay sellers. This means that you may need to change the shipping methods offered in your listings based on the LSPs that you ultimately use to ship your products.

It is strongly recommended that you offer your shipping methods as accurately as possible that will not only help you to improve your performance on eBay but also increase your sales.

Due to the recent postal strike situation in Serbia that affected regional sellers, eBay is putting in place seller protections to reduce the impact it will have on their accounts.

Due to the local situation in Israel that is affecting regional and international sellers, eBay is putting in place seller protections to reduce the impact these events will have on their accounts.

Important information for Israel-based sellers: Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute (IEICI), a non-profit organization supported by the Israeli government, has launched an online catalog to promote local companies and help them connect with foreign buyers.

Starting from July 3, 2023, eBay will launch the Shipping Performance Policy – Item Not Received Rate.

Sellers with a higher than market average “Item not received” rate may be subject to a range of actions, such as eBay ending or removing your listings, enforcing buying or selling restrictions, adjusting your selling limits and/or suspending all relevant accounts.