EBay shipping uk

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To create a valid eBay UK listing using the Trading API, the `<ShippingDetails>` XML element is essential. It specifies shipping-related information for the item, including domestic and international shipping options, costs, and policies. Below is an example of a valid `<ShippingDetails>` XML structure for a listing on eBay UK:

```xml
<ShippingDetails>
  <ShippingType>Flat</ShippingType>
  <ShippingServiceOptions>
    <ShippingServicePriority>1</ShippingServicePriority>
    <ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailFirstClassStandard</ShippingService>
    <ShippingServiceCost currencyID="GBP">3.99</ShippingServiceCost>
    <FreeShipping>false</FreeShipping>
  </ShippingServiceOptions>
  <InternationalShippingServiceOption>
    <ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailAirmailInternational</ShippingService>
    <ShippingServiceCost currencyID="GBP">9.99</ShippingServiceCost>
    <ShipToLocation>Europe</ShipToLocation>
  </InternationalShippingServiceOption>
  <SellerExcludeShipToLocationsPreference>true</SellerExcludeShipToLocationsPreference>
  <DispatchTimeMax>3</DispatchTimeMax>
</ShippingDetails>
```

### Key Elements in `<ShippingDetails>`:

1. **`<ShippingType>`**:
   - Specifies the shipping model.
   - Common values include `Flat` (fixed cost), `Calculated` (based on item weight/dimensions), or `Freight`.

2. **`<ShippingServiceOptions>`**:
   - Defines domestic shipping services.
   - Includes:
     - `<ShippingServicePriority>`: Priority of the service (lower numbers indicate higher priority).
     - `<ShippingService>`: The specific shipping service (e.g., `UK_RoyalMailFirstClassStandard`).
     - `<ShippingServiceCost>`: Cost of the service in GBP.
     - `<FreeShipping>`: Indicates whether the service is free.

3. **`<InternationalShippingServiceOption>`**:
   - Defines international shipping services.
   - Includes:
     - `<ShipToLocation>`: Specifies regions or countries to ship to (e.g., `Europe`, `Worldwide`).

4. **`<SellerExcludeShipToLocationsPreference>`**:
   - When set to `true`, excludes buyers from certain locations specified in your seller preferences.

5. **`<DispatchTimeMax>`**:
   - Maximum number of business days to dispatch the item after receiving payment.

### Notes for eBay UK Listings:
- Use valid shipping services for the UK site, such as `UK_RoyalMailFirstClassStandard` or `UK_RoyalMailAirmailInternational`. Invalid services will result in errors[4].
- Ensure that `<ShipToLocation>` values are valid for the UK site. For example, avoid unsupported locations like `BR` (Brazil) or `RU` (Russia)[3].
- The `<DispatchTimeMax>` element is important for setting buyer expectations regarding delivery timelines.

This XML structure should be included within your `<Item>` element when making an API call to add a listing via `AddItem` or `AddFixedPriceItem`.

Sources
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