AliExpress Import Tax Update & How PlusBase Helps You Manage It

Effective from April 29, 2025

Starting April 29, 2025, AliExpress will update the way it calculates estimated import taxes at checkout. This may result in unexpected cost changes for some orders, especially if taxes increase after you’ve listed a product or received an order.

To help you navigate this change, PlusBase has implemented a support process to minimize disruptions and protect your profits.

What’s Changing?

AliExpress will now adjust estimated import taxes directly at checkout, which may lead to:

Higher-than-expected costs after order placement.

Reduced profit margins if the updated import tax is significantly higher.

How PlusBase Handles Import Tax Changes

🔸 For Minor Adjustments (Under $3)

The order will be fulfilled automatically.

You will be notified via email—no action needed.

🔸 For Significant Adjustments (Over $3)

PlusBase will notify you by email.

You will have 6 hours to choose from the following actions:

Accept the additional charge → The order will proceed.

Provide an alternative AliExpress product link → PlusBase will verify and fulfill accordingly.

No response within 6 hours:

If the order is still profitable, it will be fulfilled.

If it’s unprofitable, it will be canceled and refunded.

How to Minimize Import Tax Risks

To keep your pricing stable and orders running smoothly, we recommend the following strategies:

✅ 1. Pre-Stock with PlusBase

Lock in product prices by stocking in advance.

Avoid cost fluctuations due to AliExpress pricing or tax updates.

✅ 2. Verify Costs Before Listing

Use the AliExpress test checkout to see estimated import taxes before setting your product price.

Adjust your pricing to maintain profitability.

View detailed instructions on how to test checkout on AliExpress

✅ 3. Consult PlusBase Before Listing

Our support team can help verify real-time product costs.

Get early warnings about pricing volatility and make better-informed decisions.

Need Help?

Our support team is ready to assist you if you have questions or need help adjusting to these changes. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership,