Does anyone know if Canadian buyers purchasing from an overseas seller now have import taxes and duties automatically applied to their invoice at checkout?
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I had to get a new phone and the eBay app won't work on this phone. My new phone is a pixel 3. I have cleared cache cleared storage, uninstalled and installed again but nothing works.
I just purchased a bag from a Japanese reseller. Ebay automatically charged NJ sales tax , around $116 for this purchase. Looking here in the thread, I saw that it’s a new Ebay policy that went into effect for many states this past summer - totally wasn’t aware of that. I assumed it was import tax since the bag was over $800. I was just informed by the carrier, DHL, that I had to pay an import tax/ tariff of $104. Are these taxes different or am I being double taxed ? If the latter, can I request that eBay refund me for the tax they collected since it was already paid through DHL?
I can't help you with that, but my Ebay shopping has dropped dramatically with the PA sales tax added. What's peculiar is that PA does not tax everything, clothing is exempt along with many other things but I was charged it on clothing. Adios Ebay.
You shouldn't be taxed on exempt items.
I know in my state, although shoes and clothing are tax-free, athletic equipment such as cleats, ice skates, etc. (that can't be used for everyday use) are taxable.
State sales/use taxes are not the same as import duties, unfortunately. You have to pay both of them and they're collected separately.
Thanks for confirming .... lesson learned . I will definitely factor this in to future eBay purchases
Am I blind? Did eBay remove the "contact seller" link on the app, or is it just me?? I can't seem to find it.
But when I view the listing on the mobile website, it's right there below the seller's name/feedback. That's so annoying! Really defeats the purpose of the app at all. Might as well delete it and just stick with their website instead. :/
But when I view the listing on the mobile website, it's right there below the seller's name/feedback. That's so annoying! Really defeats the purpose of the app at all. Might as well delete it and just stick with their website instead. :/
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I haven't looked recently, but it used to be if you click on the seller's name then below it is the "contact" button.
Holiday123 is correct, hit the down arrow under the seller’s name to expand, then hit “ask seller a question”.
Have a question from my sister selling something on eBay with a buy it now and best offer options... Does she have to respond to the offers or ignore if not the amount she asking for? Can she make a counter offer on the best offer option? Thanks!!
She doesn't have to respond. The offer will expire after a certain time. Or, she can accept or counter the offer.
That is what I found when searching answers for her...Thank you for the response!!!
