On January 24, 2021, the US Postal Service will increase rates for many of its mailing products. UPS®and FedEx®2021 rate increases are already in effect, but for eBay sellers, UPS rates on eBay Labels remain at 2020 pricing at this time. As a reminder, the following overview details the new rates and will help you make the best decisions for your business.

When you create a listing using the calculated shipping option, ourshipping calculator will automatically update the shipping charge a buyer sees, based on their location, and the details you provide on your package and delivery service. Please check your listings to make sure they include accurate package weights and measurements. In addition:

  • eBay Labelsare updated as new rates take effect.
  • If you useflat rate shipping, review your listings to see if your flat rate covers the price increases. You may have to raise your flat rate charges to maintain the same profit margins.
  • If you offerfree shipping, review your listings to see if they can absorb extra costs, or if you should adjust your listings.

Domestic shipping products

UPS

Effective December 27, 2020:

  • UPS rates on eBay Labels are not increasing at this time.
  • Shipping surcharges and feeschanges may apply to your shipment and affect your total shipping rate.

FedEx

Effective January 4, 2021:

  • Rates for FedEx Ground, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx Home Delivery®, and FedEx SmartPost® services will increase approximately 4.9%.Learn more.
  • Shipping surcharges and feeschanges may apply to your shipment and affect your total shipping rate.

USPS

Effective January 24, 2021, rates for the following USPS shipping services will increase:

  • Priority Mail-approximately 3.5% increase
  • Priority Mail Express-1.2% increase
  • First Class Package-6.5% increase
  • Parcel Select-4.9% increase

International shipping products

Both USPS and eBay International Standard Delivery are changing country groups in 2021 and revised rates will be effective for both on January 24. Details below:

eBay international standard Delivery

  • Rates will increase an average of 1.7%.

USPS

  • Priority Mail International-approximately 5.1% increase. There will be 20 price groups, instead of 13.
  • First Class Package International Service-approximately 4.8% increase. There will be 20 price groups, instead of 9.

As always, thank you for selling on eBay.

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