What does eBay import fee mean? How to collect it?

When opening a store on eBay, in fact, many newbies do not know much about the various fees of the platform. For example, there is the eBay import fee. In fact, many merchants do not understand what it means. Then we will tell you some knowledge points related to eBay, and you should read it carefully.

1. What does eBay import fee mean?

If sellers on the eUS site need to sell items to buyers outside the United States, import fees, including taxes and customs fees, will be charged based on the country of destination.

2. How to collect?

It is usually based on the price of the item, shipping costs, and taxes, duties, and fees of the country of origin and destination.

After importing, you need to notify overseas buyers that the goods have been imported; you are then responsible for paying the import fees, which are usually paid to customs when the package is declared or paid when it is signed for. If you offer international shipping, you cannot include these fees in the purchase and shipping price. Please make sure that international users see this in your listing.

If your product is using the global plan, e-commerce will help you inform users of the relevant import fees. The specific fees will be included in the total amount at checkout. Of course, you may also communicate with the user about the import fees. You can choose whether to reduce the import fees based on the actual situation, which is also very helpful for improving conversions.

In general, e-import fee is a type of tax, and users should determine it based on actual taxes. This will ensure that the cost is not too high, that there is more profit, and that competitiveness is improved, which is the best way.

e-platform fee introduction:

1. Store subscription fee, the main types: non-store owners and store sellers. Store owners are required to pay store subscription fees, which are mainly divided into 5 levels, with the annual minimum being US$4.95.

The charges are divided into monthly and annual rates. The annual fee is lower than the monthly fee, but both are paid on a monthly basis.

2. Product listing fees. There is a limit on the number of product listings. Non-stores are allowed 50 free listings per month. If the limit is exceeded, standard fees will be charged.

For store sellers, the higher the store level, the more free listings you will have, and the fees for listings beyond that will be lower.

3. Transaction commission: Transaction commission will also be charged, and the rates for different categories are also different. The general rate is around 3.5%-9.15%. The transaction fee for non-stores will be higher, and a 12% commission will be charged. If the number drops to below, the transaction fee will increase by 4%.

4. Withdrawal fee: This fee is paid to PayPal, not collected by e-commerce.

The eBay import fee is a fee that buyers outside the US site need to pay. This fee is charged according to the situation in the country. The fees vary from country to country. If the seller wants to sell to overseas users, he needs to make it clear to the other party that there is an import fee and the buyer needs to pay it.