| Stay up to date on changes to U.S. import duties and customs rules. This guide explains what’s changing, how it may affect your orders, and what you can do to prepare; whether you’re listing items for sale, purchasing from another country, or dealing with new customs fees |
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August 26, 2025 As of August 29th, 2025, most international shipments to U.S. buyers under $800 will no longer qualify for duty-free import and will be subject to tariffs and duties. Individuals can continue to receive bona fide gifts valued at $100 or less duty-free. May 2, 2025 Due to new government policies, buyers importing items into the US that are valued over $800 may be charged additional tariffs and fees, also known as duties, after checkout. Tariffs are based on the country where the purchased item was manufactured (“Country of Origin”)––not where it’s shipped from––and are typically calculated as a percentage of the total price. Please note that as of May 2, 2025, goods of any value manufactured in China or Hong Kong will be subject to duties. |
Sellers
When shipping internationally, sellers are responsible for providing the correct Country of Origin and declaring accurate value. Providing false or incomplete details can cause delays, fines, or the package being returned.
If incorrect information is given, sellers may be responsible for refunding buyers for any tariffs and duties charged, including cases where the value was declared incorrectly, the Country of Origin was wrong, or the item did not match the description. In some cases, seller payouts may be cancelled or funds may be taken back to cover these costs.
Buyers
For US based buyers- As of August 29th, 2025, most items purchased internationally will no longer qualify for duty-free import and will be subject to tariffs and duties. Individuals can continue to receive bona fide gifts valued at $100 or less duty-free.
If you are purchasing a listing located outside of your country, your order may be subject to tariffs and duties in addition to the item price and shipping cost you see at checkout. Buyers are responsible for paying all tariffs and duties and carrier clearance fees after checkout.
Shipping carriers may contact you directly to request payment or ask for additional information, such as a Social Security Number, before completing delivery.
Buyers are responsible for all costs if a package is refused, including return shipping, tariffs and duties, taxes, and other related charges.
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