Cross-border selling on eBay is cheaper than most sellers think — if you set it up right. US sellers can sell abroad with no international fee through eBay International Shipping, and eurozone sellers pay nothing extra to buyers in other eurozone countries. The real costs are shipping, returns and currency. Here's how to choose where to sell.
Fees verified against eBay's official fee pages on 13 October 2026. Checked daily for changes (fee change tracker).
What selling abroad costs
- International fee: charged on the total sale when the buyer is abroad. From eBay.com it's 1.65% — or 0% on eligible listings shipped with eBay International Shipping. A $100 sale abroad costs $15.65 in fees without it and $14.00 with it.
- Currency conversion: only if you list on a site in another currency (e.g. a US seller listing on eBay.co.uk). For US sellers it's 3%, rising to 3.25% from 14 October 2026.
- Import tax: eBay collects VAT at checkout on low-value imports into the EU (up to €150) and the UK (up to £135), so buyers aren't surprised by charges at the door.
Sell from your home site or list abroad?
Your eBay.com listings already appear to buyers in many countries. Listing directly on another site (say eBay.de) puts you in front of local buyers in their currency and language, but then that site's fees apply — and many European business fees are category-based and differ from eBay.com:
| Country | Private sellers | Business / standard | Per-order fee (paid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Same as business | 3%–15.3% | $0.30 (orders ≤ $10) / $0.40 |
| Canada | Same as business | 3%–15.3% | C$0.30 (orders ≤ C$10) / C$0.40 |
| United Kingdom | Free | 6.9%–14.9% | £0.30 (orders ≤ £10) / £0.40 |
| Germany | Free | 6.5%–16% | €0.35 (orders ≤ €10) / €0.45 |
| Australia | Free | 13.4% | A$0.30 |
Where cross-border demand tends to be strongest
- Canada: close, English-speaking and used to buying from US sellers. Shipping costs and duties are the main hurdles.
- United Kingdom: a big collector market (trading cards, vintage, watches). eBay handles VAT on parcels up to £135.
- Australia: high prices for US-only brands and collectibles; long transit times mean clear delivery estimates matter.
- Germany and the eurozone: eBay.de is one of eBay's biggest sites. For EU-based sellers, the eurozone is the easiest market of all — no international fee and no customs.
Category matters more than country: collectibles, trading cards, vintage clothing, car parts and hobby gear travel well; heavy, cheap or fragile items rarely do.
Managing the risks
- Use tracked shipping — item-not-received cases are harder to defend across borders.
- Describe condition carefully; returning an item internationally is expensive for everyone.
- Exclude countries you can't ship to reliably in your shipping settings.
- Price in the international fee and conversion charge before you list.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate account to sell abroad?
No. One eBay account works across eBay sites; fees follow the site you list on.
Does eBay International Shipping remove all fees?
It removes the international fee for US sellers on eligible items. The normal final value fee and per-order fee still apply.
How do I compare a sale in two countries?
Run the same item through two country calculators — for example USA and Germany — with the international toggle on.