eBay has rules for stock held in a U.S. warehouse: what each one requires, and who does what.
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Each row links to eBay’s own page.
| Rule | Who it applies to | Since | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| The item location must be accurate Our guide eBay’s page | Every seller | Current policy | The listing shows the postal code, city and country where the item is, and the tracking number must match that location. |
| Approval to ship from a warehouse in another country Our guide eBay’s page | Sellers registered in the countries eBay lists | April 1, 2025, for new sellers. July 15, 2025, for India, Israel, Ukraine, Türkiye and Singapore. | New sellers apply to eBay for approval. Existing accounts with a good history of selling this way may continue. |
| Value limit for items shipped to the U.S. Our guide eBay’s page | Sellers registered in the listed countries who do not have a dedicated eBay account manager | August 27, 2025 | Items valued at $500 or more, shipping fee included, need a further approval from eBay before they can be listed for shipping to the United States. eBay calls it “additional seller enablement.” Its page does not say whether this covers stock that is already in the U.S., so check with eBay. |
| Returns when your return address is abroad Our guide eBay’s page | Sellers who ship from within the U.S. and whose return address is outside the U.S. | November 3, 2025 | You provide one of three things: a return address in the U.S., a prepaid return label, or a partial or full refund without asking for the item back. |
| No dropshipping from another retailer Our guide eBay’s page | Every seller | Current policy | Fulfilling from a wholesale supplier is allowed. Listing an item and then buying it from another retailer or marketplace that ships it to your buyer is not. |
Last reviewed against eBay’s pages on October 8, 2026.
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eBay item location: what the policy requires
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