Dear Seller,
Greetings from eBay Global Shipping Team!
Effective November 1, 2026, the EU Commission mandates relevant Product Identifier (PID) information for products with an intrinsic value Euro 150 or less and shipped from outside the EU to buyers in the EU. These identifiers help customs authorities identify the specific product being shipped.
The following Product Identifiers are relevant:
- Merchant Product Identifier (M-PID): Your eBay Listing ID, which can be found under the “About this item” section of your listing.
- Non-Standardized Product Identifier (NS-PID): A product code assigned by the manufacturer, producer, or supplier, such as a Manufacturer Part Number (MPN), or another code used to identify the specific product. For example, for a Google Pixel phone, the MPN could be GA09765-US-PREM. If you do not know the NS-PID, you may check with the manufacturer or supplier or search for the relevant information online. We understand that not all products have a separate NS-PID.
- Standardized Product Identifier (S-PID): A recognized product identifier, such as a GTIN, EAN, UPC, or ISBN, used to identify a specific product. For example, for a Google Pixel phone, the UPC could be 026591442234. Where applicable, an S-PID may also be used as the NS-PID.
What do sellers need to do?
Please review your listings and ensure that the relevant manufacturer or standardized product identifies are provided where available.
If you use eBay Global Shipping (EGS): Keep your listing updated with the relevant product identifiers to help avoid potential disruptions to shipments destined for EU buyers. Please refer to the EGS User Guide https://www.ebayglobalshipping.com/eu-pid-user-guide for further information. Please note that the PID entry functionality will be enabled on the EGS effective 23 October 2026.
If you ship directly: Ensure that the required Product Identifier information is provided to your shipping carrier. Missing or inaccurate information may result in customs clearance delays or delivery disruptions.
We will continue to share further guidance as it becomes available.
For more information, please visit the EU Customs Page.
Thank you for being part of the eBay community.
Regards
ebay Global Shipping Team