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When selling abroad on eBay, defining country-based prices and the handling time correctly in your shipping policies and uploading the tracking number after shipping are critical for seller performance. eBay collects sales tax and VAT from the buyer in certain markets. Antiques that count as cultural property cannot be taken out of Türkiye.
How to set up an international shipping policy on eBay
- 1Choose target countries
Decide which countries and regions you will ship to, and exclude those you don't ship to.
- 2Set prices by country
Define shipping prices by region based on the actual and volumetric weight of the packed product.
- 3Enter the handling time
Set a realistic time for preparing the order and handing it to the carrier (handling time).
- 4Set the estimated delivery time
Add a safety margin for customs to the express service's transit time.
CURRENT PRICE
Current shipping prices for your eBay order
See the price by country for your product's weight and dimensions, and set up your shipping policy accordingly.
Tracking numbers and seller performance
eBay assesses whether orders are dispatched within your stated handling time and whether tracking information is uploaded. Late dispatch and shipments without tracking can affect your seller level and the visibility of your listings.
- Add the tracking number to the order on the day you hand over the shipment.
- Use a service that can be tracked end to end across the international network.
- When there is a delay, inform the buyer proactively; this reduces the risk of negative feedback.
Taxes on eBay sales
eBay collects state sales tax in the US, VAT on orders of up to €150 in the EU and up to £135 in the UK, and GST on orders of up to AUD 1,000 in Australia, from the buyer. On orders above these amounts and on shipments to the US, the buyer may be asked to pay customs duties on delivery.
| Market | Tax on low-value sales | 2026 change |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | VAT collected at sale up to €150 (IOSS / marketplace) | 1 July 2026: €3 customs duty per product category on shipments up to €150 |
| USA | State sales tax collected by the marketplace | De minimis suspended (August 2025); an extra 12.5% tariff on Turkish goods since 24 July 2026 |
| United Kingdom | VAT collected at sale up to £135 | The customs duty relief is due to end by October 2028 at the latest |
| Australia | GST collected at sale up to AUD 1,000 | No change |
| Japan | Exemption up to ¥10,000 (with exceptions) | The consumption tax exemption is planned to end in April 2028 |
Compiled as of September 2026. Details are on the relevant country pages.
Shipping antiques, collectibles and spare parts
- Collectibles: describe the nature of items such as stamps, medals and old coins clearly.
- Car spare parts: a part number and a clear description make customs classification easier; parts containing oil or fluids may be subject to dangerous goods rules.
- Electronics: transport rules apply to devices containing lithium batteries.
GittiGidiyor has closed: how do Turkish sellers sell on eBay?
GittiGidiyor, eBay's platform in Türkiye, closed in 2022. Today Turkish sellers sell to the world by opening shops directly on eBay.com and eBay's other country sites. Orders are shipped from Türkiye by express courier and can be declared as micro exports with an ETGB.
Frequently asked questions
How do I ship an eBay order abroad?
The order is packed, the invoice and product details are prepared, the shipment is sent by express courier as a micro export with an ETGB, and the tracking number is added to the eBay order.
How do I set shipping prices on eBay?
Prices are defined by country or region in your shipping policies. They should reflect the actual and volumetric weight of the packed product and the destination country.
Does eBay collect taxes?
Yes. eBay collects state sales tax in the US, VAT on orders of up to €150 in the EU and up to £135 in the UK, and GST on orders of up to AUD 1,000 in Australia.
Can I sell antiques on eBay and ship them abroad?
Taking antiques and historical artefacts that qualify as cultural property out of Türkiye is prohibited. For old items, a document showing that they are not cultural property may be required.
How do you sell on eBay now that GittiGidiyor has closed?
Turkish sellers can open a seller account directly on eBay.com and eBay's other country sites; orders are shipped from Türkiye by express courier.
Sources
- eBay Seller Center — Selling internationally
- Law No. 2863 on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Property — taking cultural property out of Türkiye (in Turkish)
- İHKİB — The EU Council approves removing the exemption for parcels under €150 (in Turkish)
- İHKİB — Announcement on the US suspension of the de minimis exemption (in Turkish)