Guides
Every fact links to its official source and is dated. Written for small sellers, not customs brokers.
Etsy’s DDP requirement for US orders, explained
What Etsy’s July 9, 2026 Delivered Duty Paid rule means for sellers outside the US, what happens if a buyer is charged duties, and what to do when DDP is not available.
How to price for US tariffs on Etsy
A step-by-step method to set a US-specific Etsy price that covers duty, carrier DDP fees and Etsy’s fees on the tariff-inclusive price, with a worked example.
What is an HTS code, and how do you find yours?
HS vs HTS codes explained for small sellers: how the 10-digit US code sets your duty, how to read General and Special columns, Chapter 99 add-ons, and how to verify.
The US de minimis suspension, explained for small sellers
Why low-value parcels to the US now owe duty, what the new postal informal entry means, the January 20, 2027 formal-entry compliance date, and what it costs.
UK to US DDP shipping: what it costs and how to price it
UK makers shipping to the US: Royal Mail PDDP handling fee, the 10% UK Chapter 99 add-on, Etsy UK fees (4% + £0.20, 0.48% regulatory), and a prefilled calculator.
Canada to US: USMCA, duties and DDP pricing for makers
Canadian sellers: when USMCA (CUSMA) makes goods duty-free in the US, the 10% Section 301 duty on other Canadian goods (9903.05.29), Etsy fees for Canada, and DDP pricing.
Postal vs courier DDP to the US: which costs less?
Compare DDP fees for shipping to the US: Royal Mail PDDP handling, UPS and FedEx disbursement minimums, CBP processing fees, and when postal or courier wins.
Etsy charges fees on the tariff too: the fee-on-fee problem
When you raise a US price to cover duty, Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee and processing fee apply to the higher price. Here is how big that is and how to gross up correctly.