eBay announced on Monday it will launch its International Shipping program in Canada to help sellers there more easily transact with buyers outside of Canada. However, it won’t become available until October.
eBay International Shipping (EIS) launched in the US in 2023, moving eBay from being an agent under the Global Shipping Program (GSP) – which was powered by Pitney Bowes – to becoming a principal, meaning eBay runs the EIS program. Once a seller delivers their package to EIS, eBay handles international shipping, customs and tariffs, and returns.
eBay told Canadians in August 25th’s announcement the program will be offered for packages shipping to the US, UK, European Union and Australia – and it plans to expand to over 190 markets.
The timing is opportune, since packages entering the US face brand new rules with the end of de minimis on August 29 – however, EIS won’t be available to Canadian sellers until October – which also happens to be the start of the busy peak shopping period when sellers dread changes that can disrupt their operations.
Canada Post informed small business sellers on Friday that, “Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted for delivery.” It said for most products, the tariff rate for Canadian goods entering the US is 35 percent.
Canada Post said it is partnering with Zonos to collect duties before packages enter its network, and sellers (shippers) will be able to access it through Canada Post’s software systems – Snap Ship and Shipping Manager; through its web services and APIs; and at post offices across the country.
The US only informed foreign posts of their new obligations on August 15, giving them only 2 weeks to comply. It remains to be seen how well Canada Post and Zonos get up and running to comply with the new US rules.
It’s worth noting that EIS lets eBay recognize the gross revenue gained through the program instead of the net revenue under GSP – a higher reported revenue, with costs reported separately.
