eBay warns Sellers of $350 FedEx charge for undeclared Dangerous Goods

June 13, 2019

Are you selling/purchasing items on eBay?  Do you know if they contain Dangerous Goods, including Lithium Batteries?  Inform yourself on the correct shipping/handling requirements for all items which may contain Dangerous Goods and avoid Courier penalties.

www.ecommercebytes.com/2019/05/31/ebay-warns-sellers-of-350-fedex-hazmat-penalty/

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