Etsy Now Requires Non-US Sellers to Prepay US Duties (DDP) : What Changes and How to Stay Compliant

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As of July 9, 2026, Etsy requires non-US sellers shipping to US buyers to use Delivered Duty Paid shipping and include estimated duties and import fees in checkout pricing. Noncompliant orders can lose Etsy Purchase Protection, while buyer charged fees may be refunded at the seller’s expense. This tactical guide explains how to calculate landed costs, manage importer of record responsibilities, document exceptions, and use consolidated US inventory with an independent 3PL to make Etsy DDP compliance more predictable.