📱 Everything you need to sell on Mercari
C2C Marketplace · JP, US, UK
Mercari is a Japanese-founded C2C marketplace now operating in Japan, US, and globally. It simplifies selling with prepaid shipping labels and integrated payments. In Japan, Mercari collects consumption tax; in the US, it handles state sales tax as marketplace facilitator.
💰 Fee Structure
Selling fee: 10% of sale price. Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.50 (US). Prepaid shipping labels: $4.99-$19.99 (US). No listing fees.
📋 Seller Requirements
Phone number, email, government ID for payouts. US: SSN or EIN for tax reporting (>$600/year). Bank account or PayPal for payouts.
Compliance Topics
💰 Tax Collection
Mercari acts as marketplace facilitator in the US, collecting sales tax in applicable states. In Japan, Mercari collects 10% consumption tax on marketplace sales since the qualified invoice system.
- •US: Mercari collects sales tax in all applicable states
- •Japan: 10% consumption tax collected on marketplace sales
- •UK: Mercari UK handles VAT per local regulations
- •Sellers responsible for income tax reporting
- •Tax documents available in seller dashboard
📋 Seller Requirements
Mercari has low barriers to entry — individuals can sell personal items with minimal verification. Business sellers have additional options through Mercari Shops (Japan).
- •Individual: phone number, email, government ID for payouts
- •Mercari Shops (Japan): business registration required for store features
- •US: SSN or EIN required for tax reporting (>$600/year)
- •Bank account or PayPal for payouts
- •Identity verification required for high-volume sellers
💳 Fee Structure
Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee on completed sales plus payment processing fees. Prepaid shipping labels are offered at discounted rates.
- •Selling fee: 10% of sale price
- •Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.50 (US) / ¥200 (JP)
- •Prepaid shipping labels: $4.99-$19.99 (US) based on weight
- •No listing fees
- •Mercari Shops (JP): ¥10,000/month subscription + lower commission
🌍 Cross-Border Selling
Mercari primarily serves domestic markets (Japan, US, UK) with limited cross-border functionality. International shipping is not directly supported on most Mercari platforms.
- •Mercari Japan: domestic only (no international shipping)
- •Mercari US: domestic shipping only
- •Mercari UK: domestic shipping only
- •No built-in cross-border logistics or translation
- •Sellers must use separate platforms for each market
Official Sources
This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal, tax, or compliance advice. Platform policies may change; always check official sources for the latest requirements.