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ComplianceYicai

China Plans First Revision of E-commerce Law to Address Gaps in Live Streaming and Cross-border Regulations

China plans to revise the E-commerce Law for the first time, aiming to strengthen regulation on live streaming e-commerce, social e-commerce, and cross-border e-commerce. The draft clarifies platform responsibilities in organizing transactions and includes live streamers in a collaborative governance framework while formulating countermeasures for actions that disrupt domestic market order during cross-border e-commerce activities.

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Tanzania Adjusts Digital Tax for Non-resident Electronic Service Providers

Tanzania has revised its VAT rules, transferring VAT obligations from digital service providers to platform operators. This means that digital markets and related platforms will be responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying VAT, even when services are provided by third parties. Related companies will need to assess their compliance obligations locally.

ComplianceVietnamnews

Experts Recommend Risk-Based Data Governance to Strengthen Legal Protection

With the acceleration of cross-border e-commerce and digital trade, the risks of data breaches and online fraud have surged. Experts suggest that countries should shift from traditional administrative management to a risk-based data governance model to address the legal challenges posed by cross-border data flows and protect the rights of businesses and consumers.

ComplianceKansascity

2026 TikTok Shop Onboarding and Compliance Guidelines

This article outlines the onboarding process and compliance key points for TikTok Shop in 2026. Sellers must ensure the accuracy of business information, tax documents, and qualification certificates during the application process to avoid application rejection due to compliance issues.

ComplianceKansascity

2026 TikTok Shop Registration Guide

The registration review process for TikTok Shop typically takes 24 hours to 6 working days. Sellers may face registration failure commonly due to mismatched business information, invalid documents, or incorrect tax and banking details. It is recommended that sellers meticulously verify compliance documents before applying.

ComplianceVietnamnews

Vietnam's Cross-border E-commerce Potential Remains Largely Untapped

Vietnam's e-commerce market has reached $31 billion, but the proportion of cross-border e-commerce import and export remains low. With the formal implementation of the E-commerce Law in July 2026, the Vietnamese government aims to enhance the legal framework and digital infrastructure to further unlock cross-border e-commerce export potential.

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ComplianceUsitc

USITC Rules Chinese Fiberglass Door Panels Cause Damage to US Industry

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) found that fiberglass door panels imported from China caused substantial harm to the US domestic industry. The Department of Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders based on this ruling, leading to tariff barriers for relevant exporting companies.

ComplianceGlobaltimes

China Seeks Public Opinion on E-commerce Law Revision Draft

China's Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration for Market Regulation have released a draft for the revision of the E-commerce Law, focusing on platform responsibility, regulatory coordination, and countermeasures. This revision aims to regulate new business models such as live-stream selling and short videos, while enhancing legal protections for cross-border e-commerce enterprises. Public feedback will be accepted until August 4, 2026.

ComplianceChuhai

USPS Adjusts Hazardous Material Handling Rules

USPS will adjust hazardous material handling rules starting July 12, designating essential oils, perfumes, and lithium battery-containing electronic products as restricted items, requiring a $7.5 surcharge and compliance declaration, or face heavy fines.

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ComplianceCbsnews

Amazon Prime Fraud Settlement Claim Deadline Approaching

Amazon is facing significant settlement payments due to fraud issues in the Prime membership registration process, with the claims window soon closing. This incident reflects regulatory pressure on the platform regarding compliance and user experience design.

ComplianceTikTok

TikTok Shop Enforces 12-Hour Customer Response Rate Assessment

TikTok Shop has officially launched its 12-Hour Customer Response Rate (12HRR) assessment on July 6. Sellers with a chat response rate below 85% in the past 30 days will face varying penalties, including warnings, deduction of violation points, or account health points. The assessment includes chats from weekends and holidays, and sellers are advised to use chat automation tools to maintain compliance.

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EU Cancels Duty-Free Imports Under 150 Euros Starting July

Starting July 1, the EU has officially canceled the duty-free policy for small import parcels valued under 150 Euros. As a transitional measure, a fixed duty of 3 Euros per item will be imposed on goods imported under the IOSS framework. This aims to eliminate competitive disadvantages for EU sellers against non-EU sellers and combat undervaluation practices.

ComplianceTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates Product Safety Compliance Policy, Adds Appeals Section

TikTok Shop has added an 'Appeals' section to its product safety and compliance policy, aimed at providing sellers with clearer guidance on compliance enforcement appeals. The new regulation outlines how sellers should submit appeals and the required materials when their products are removed or penalized for safety issues, helping sellers respond to compliance risks more effectively.

ComplianceVietnamnews

Vietnam's New E-commerce Law Effective July 1, Enhancing Platform Compliance Oversight

Vietnam's revised E-commerce Law took effect on July 1, aiming to regulate the digital marketplace by strengthening platform responsibilities. The new law mandates e-commerce platforms to strictly verify seller identities, disclose transaction information, and enhance control over counterfeit and substandard products, to improve market transparency and protect consumer rights.

ComplianceGlobaltimes

China Seeks Public Opinion on Draft E-commerce Law Amendment

China's State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce have released a draft amendment to the E-commerce Law, focusing on expanding regulatory scope, clarifying platform responsibilities, and increasing countermeasures. The revision aims to regulate emerging business formats such as live commerce and short videos while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of domestic enterprises in cross-border e-commerce.

ComplianceChuhai

USPS Tightens Regulations on Cross-Border Small Packages, New Hazardous Materials Fee Introduced

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will tighten hazardous material shipping rules starting July 12, listing essential oils, perfumes, and lithium battery electronic products as restricted items. Sellers sending these goods will need to pay an additional processing fee of $7.50 and comply with strict declaration requirements, with violations facing substantial fines.

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Vietnam's New E-commerce Law Takes Effect, Strengthens Platform Regulation

Vietnam's E-commerce Law officially took effect on July 1, aiming to enhance platform oversight of seller identity verification, information disclosure, and product quality, thereby increasing transparency and safety in the digital marketplace and combating counterfeit goods and commercial fraud.

ComplianceUsitc

USITC Maintains Anti-Dumping Duties on Mushroom Products from Several Countries

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled in a five-year review to maintain anti-dumping duties on imports of fresh mushrooms from Chile, China, India, and Indonesia. As a result, import costs for these products will remain high, and related exporters must comply with the anti-dumping duty regulations.