This USPS Shipping Mistake Could Cost You $50

This USPS shipping mistake could cost you $50—and it involves items many resellers ship every week. 📦🔋 In this video, I walk you through the new USPS HAZMAT requirements, show you how to declare batteries correctly on eBay Labels, and explain what needs to appear on packages containing used electronics with lithium batteries. USPS began enforcing a $50 HAZMAT noncompliance fee on July 12, 2026. You’ll learn: 🔋 Which battery-powered items may require HAZMAT declaration 🏷️ What the large H on your shipping label means 📦 When to add Restricted Electronic Device and Surface Transportation Only ⚠️ How to prevent accidental activation during shipping 💰 How to avoid a costly noncompliance charge Grab my FREE printable HAZMAT stickers I created two printer-ready downloads to help you remember the steps: ✅ HAZMAT battery reminder sticker ✅ Restricted Electronic Device / Surface Transportation Only stickers They’re formatted for a 4×6 thermal label printer. 👉 Download the free stickers here: https://desertsellers.systeme.io/hazm... Always verify the current USPS requirements for the specific item and battery you’re shipping. #eBaySeller #ResellerTips #USPSShipping #HazmatShipping #ShippingTips #DesertSellers 🌵 Welcome to Desert Sellers! 💜 I’m Jennifer — a full-time eBay reseller sharing real what sold videos, estate sale finds, thrift hauls, reseller tips, shipping hacks, and the honest ups & downs of making money online through reselling. ✨ New videos every week! 👇 FAVORITE TOOLS & RESOURCES 👇 📊 Desert Dashboard (my inventory + profit tracker) 👉 https://desertsellers.com/dashboard 📦 Try PrimeLister for Crosslisting & Automation 👉 https://www.primelister.com/?referrer... 🛍 My Favorite Reseller Supplies & Equipment 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/desertsel... 🎯 FREE BOLO List for Resellers 👉 https://desertsellers.systeme.io/bolo 📲 CONNECT WITH ME 🌵 Website 👉 https://www.desertsellers.com 📸 Instagram 👉   / desertsellers   🎵 TikTok 👉   / desertsellers   💌 Business Inquiries 👉 [email protected] 💜 If you enjoy reseller content, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for weekly eBay reseller videos, thrift finds, estate sale adventures, and real behind-the-scenes of full-time reselling! #ebayreseller #reselling #whatsoldonebay Some links may be affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 💜 00:00 - Intro: The "Elephant in the Room" (New USPS Hazmat Fees). 01:23 - Overview of the new Hazmat shipping rules and fees. 02:02 - What counts as "Hazmat" materials (batteries, perfumes, aerosols). 02:40 - Screenshot: Common Hazmat items and the fee schedule. 03:33 - Tips for labeling: Stickers and the new "H" designation on labels. 05:50 - Crucial packing rules: Batteries must be separate from the device. 07:07 - Breakdown of the $7.50 fee and how it applies. 08:02 - Warning: The $50 penalty for incorrect Hazmat shipping. 08:54 - Weekend "What Sold" segment begins ($450 gross sales). 09:33 - Item 1: Wireless tracking mouse (Hazmat). 11:00 - Item 2: Water aerobics belt. 12:52 - Item 3: Osprey fanny pack/hydration belt. 13:46 - Item 4: Knee support brace. 14:22 - Item 5: Water filter system (selling for parts). 16:40 - Item 6: Red light therapy device (relisting after being flagged). 19:14 - Item 7: TP-Link range extender. 19:56 - Tutorial: Packaging and printing Hazmat labels on eBay. 27:46 - Using AI to check if an item contains lithium batteries. 28:44 - Outro and final thoughts.