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CSV-Only Template Downloads:
eBay CSV Requirements:
Overview of CSV Import and Export Functions in 3Dsellers
3Dsellers offers comprehensive tools for both importing new listings and exporting your existing eBay listings:
Import CSV: Create bulk listings using templates (covered in detail below)
Export CSV: Download your existing eBay listings for review or modification Supported eBay Sites for Exports: You can export your active eBay listings from any supported eBay site, enabling multi-store management. Sites include Australia, Germany, USA, and more.
Workbooks:
.xlsx (Excel Workbook File)
You'll select a sheet to import after the file is uploaded.
CSV File:
Save as a plain CSV
Both filetypes:
Must use Comma-separated delimiters
❌ Cannot include auto-formatted numbers.
Required eBay CSV Fields
Below are fields (and listing types) that require a specific format.
SKU (eBay Custom Label)
Every row in the CSV must have a unique SKU.
(Except Car Compatibility "child rows")
Auction or Fixed Price
To create an Auction listing, set ListingDuration to 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10.
ListingDuration | AuctionStartPrice | AuctionReservePrice | AuctionBINPrice |
7 | 1 | 10 | 12 |
eBay Fixed Price (GTC) Listings will import as "Fixed-Price" automatically.
(leave ListingDuration blank)
Item Specifics
If the 3Dsellers CSV Template includes the Item Specific name (MPN, UPC, Color, etc.), no text formatting is needed.
Color | Material |
Grey | ABS Plastic |
If the template doesn't include an Item Specific, before the Item Specific label:
C:Depreciated:
CustomSpecifc
C:Brand | C:Type |
BigBrand | Does not apply |
CustomSpecificDiameter |
3.45 Inches |
Pro Tips:
C:can import any Item Specific (including Item Specifics in 3Dsellers CSV Mapping)CustomSpecificwill not import Item Specifics in 3Dsellers CSV Mapping.
When uploading the CSV/Excel file, custom Item Specifics will not display in the
Mappingsettings.
🙌 New - Separate columns for Item Specifics Name and Value
To help you import from other software (like ChannelAdvisor), you can separate Item Specific Names and Values into 2 columns:
Ensure the column headers use the following format:
Attribute{#}NameAttribute{#}Value
Attribute1Name | Attribute1Value | Attribute2Name | Attribute2Value |
Brand | Unbranded | Color | Blue |
eBay Categories
Enter a Category ID to include eBay Categories and Store/Shop Categories.
CategoryandCategory2can also search text (results may vary).
Category | Category2 | StoreCategory | StoreCategory2 |
88433 | 14883 | 33103728012 | 33103729012 |
Always include an eBay Category in your CSV.
The Category ensures the correct Required Item Specifics are assigned to the listing
Product Condition
Assign a Condition to the listing with eBay Condition IDs
Condition | ConditionNote |
1000 | The item is brand new, unused, unopened, and undamaged |
1500 | Open box, sealed inner packaging. Never Used. |
Pro Tips:
Conditions may be rejected if the eBay Category does not accept it.
Condition descriptions and labels may change on eBay based on the category.
Learn more on eBay.com
eBay may need to approve your account for refurbished conditions in particular categories.
Shipping & Package Settings
Note: PackageType
eBay may reject a PackageType based on the Category.
In this case, please try the following:
PackageThickEnvelopeworks for almost every category and eBay site.MailingBoxesworks for most eBay Australia categories.
Package Dimensions & Weight
If your Shipping Policy uses Calculated Shipping, then package dimensions and weight are required.
MeasurementSystem | PackageLength | PackageWidth | PackageDepth | WeightMajor | WeightMinor |
ENGLISH | 20 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 2 |
Weight units are separated:
WeightMajor(Pounds / Kilos)WeightMinor(Ounces / Grams) [Decimals are not allowed. Round up.]
MeasurementSystem is set automatically by the country of your eBay Account on 3Dsellers. Accepted values are ENGLISH and METRIC.
Item Location
CountryCode and Location are required for every eBay listing.
eBay uses this info for Estimated Delivery dates.
CountryCode | Location |
US | Topeka,Kansas |
Reminder: If the item is in the UK, enter GB for the CountryCode.
eBay Global Shipping Program (GSP) options:
Make a
GlobalShippingcolumn and set the values toTRUE..Or, enable GSP in your Shipping Policies to apply it automatically to the listings.
Images
You can import up to 24 images per listing, and 24 images per variation.
Use Separate Columns
Create a column for each image.
Number the columns in the sort order that the images should appear on eBay.
The field
Image 1is the primary image.
Image 1 | Image 2 | Image 3 |
All Images in One Cell
Alternatively, you can include all images in one cell called ImageURLs.
Separate each URL with a comma.
ImageURLs |
Image Hosting for Product Photos
Select an image host when you upload the CSV:
Above the Mapping table, click the
ImagesbuttonThe resulting 3Dsellers Drafts will use the selected image host:
3Dsellers image host backs up your photos, so eBay can't delete them. (eBay Hosting will delete 3Dsellers Draft images if not published within 30 days. Learn more)
eBay will try and host all your images automatically when you publish the 3Dsellers Drafts.
Business Policies (Returns & Shipping Settings)
Shipping and Return settings can only be set with eBay Business Policies.
You can skip these fields if all the listings use the same business policies.
Instead, you can choose policies when you bulk-publish the listings.
Find Business Policy IDs:
Navigate to: Products > Listings Manager > Business Policies
PolicyPayment | PolicyShipping | PolicyReturn |
217446963020 | 217862221020 | 30097749020 |
Why does 3Dsellers only use Business Policies? - If you create Shipping and Return settings for individual listings, eBay automatically creates Business Policies on your account. This can lead to countless policies, making bulk listing nearly impossible in many cases. As a bulk-selling platform, we aim to prevent additional work and make your business easier to manage.
Variation Listings
Variation Listings require multiple rows:
One top "Parent Row" (main listing details)
Multiple "Child Rows" (variation details)
| SKU | Parent SKU | Title | C:Size | C:Color | Quantity | Price |
| ITM001 |
| A Title |
|
|
|
|
| variation_1 | ITM001 |
| M | Red | 2 | 16.99 |
| variation_2 | ITM001 |
| L | Blue | 2 | 18.99 |
Variation SKUs:
Each variation must have a unique SKU.
Enter the Parent Row's SKU in the
Parent SKUcolumn for each variation (Child Row). (This links the row to the parent.)
Creating Variation Options:
Item Specifics on Child Rows create the variation options.
Include all other Item Specifics on the Parent Row.
Variation Rows should only have these values:
SKU
Parent SKU
Price/Wholesale
Quantity/Warehouse
Item Specifics for Variation Options
Do not include these values on the Parent Row (except SKU).
Put all other listing data on the Parent Row.
CSV-Only Template Downloads:
CSV Import Walk-through
Import and publish bulk listings
Step 1 - Upload eBay CSV
Navigate to Products → Listings Manager → Import CSV
Click the Import Products button:
Choose the upload method, and upload your CSV
Step 2 - eBay CSV Mapping
Verify that 3Dsellers import fields match your CSV column headers:
Fallback Explained: Set a default value for empty CSV fields.
Do all your CSV rows use the same value for a field? Use the "Don't Import" option for mapping, then set the Fallback to apply the value to every CSV row.
Lear more here: Complete Guide to CSV Mapping in 3Dsellers
Step 3: Import & Publish Listings
Click Start Import.
Depending on the number of items, description length, photos, image host, etc., it may take time to process the CSV.
Navigate to 3Dsellers Drafts.
Make any edits (if needed)
Select the imported items and click the Publish to Channel button:
Use the draft policies or select the eBay Business Policies you want to use,
then set your preferences for your items:
Click Publish Drafts to Channel to publish the products to your eBay account.
Troubleshooting Errors
A notification will display above your listings if eBay rejects any data in your Drafts.
Click View Errors to view eBay's error messages.
The eBay Error message will be linked to our eBay Error Resolve List
FAQ
Does importing overwrite an existing draft?
Yes. If a draft already exists in 3Dsellers with the same SKU, re-importing a CSV will overwrite it. This makes CSV import a reliable way to update draft data in bulk — just make sure your SKUs are consistent between exports and re-imports.
WarehouseQuantity vs UpToQuantity vs Quantity — which do I use?
These two fields serve different purposes:
WarehouseQuantity— Your actual stock level stored in 3Dsellers. This is the source of truth for inventory and is required to be mapped for the import to run.UpToQuantity— Caps how many units eBay shows at once, regardless of your warehouse stock. Useful if you want to display limited availability on eBay (e.g. show "5" even if you have 100 in stock).
In short: use WarehouseQuantity for stock, UpToQuantity only if you want to cap eBay's displayed quantity.
Why is the "Start Import" button greyed out?
WarehouseQuantity must be mapped to a column in your CSV (or set via Fallback) before the import can proceed. If it has no mapping and no fallback value, the Start Import button will remain disabled. Either map it to your quantity column in the Mapping step, or set a Fallback value if all your items share the same stock level.
What's the difference between Cost and Wholesale?
They are the same field — just named differently depending on context. Wholesale (used in CSV column headers) and Cost (shown in the 3Dsellers UI) both refer to your internal cost price for the item. This value is stored privately in 3Dsellers and is never sent to eBay. Use it to track your margins alongside your selling price.
Why didn't the AI auto-mapper pick up my SKU column?
SKU mapping is intentionally kept separate from the AI auto-mapper. Because SKU is the unique identifier used to match and overwrite existing drafts, it requires a deliberate manual mapping to avoid accidental overwrites. In the Mapping step, locate the SKU field and manually select your SKU column from the dropdown.
Minimum fields to create a draft vs. to publish live on eBay
The minimum required fields depend on your goal:
To create a Draft in 3Dsellers:
SKU(unique per row)TitleWarehouseQuantityPrice
To publish a listing live on eBay, you also need:
Category(eBay Category ID)Condition(eBay Condition ID, e.g.1000for New)CountryCodeandLocationBusiness Policies —
PolicyShippingandPolicyReturn(can be applied at publish time if not in the CSV)Image 1orImageURLs— at least one image URLRequired Item Specifics for the chosen eBay category
💡 Tip: You can always import with just the draft-minimum fields, review in Drafts, fill in any missing details, and then publish — you don't need a perfect CSV to get started.