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U.S. Customs has officially canceled duty-free exemptions for packages under $800 sent via non-postal channels (such as express delivery). All such goods must now go through formal customs clearance, significantly increasing logistics costs and impacting clearance times.
TikTok Shop has upgraded from a traditional violation points system to a Dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR) system. This system evaluates sellers' compliance performance in real-time, replacing the previous cumulative point deduction model. Sellers must pay increased attention to operational metrics, as any violations could directly affect account health and may lead to account suspension.
Starting July 8, 2026, Amazon mandates sellers to electronically submit compliance certificate data for CPSC-regulated consumer products upon import. Goods that fail to comply will face customs hold or delays. Sellers must declare through customs brokers or CPSC product registration systems.
Amazon reminds sellers on the Spain platform that they must provide a valid EU VIES VAT number; failing to do so and relying solely on a local NIF VAT number will result in restrictions on shipping and inventory. Sellers whose compliance notification period has ended can apply for an extension of up to 150 days.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has canceled the anti-dumping and countervailing duty hearing originally scheduled for July 14 regarding Chinese lysine; related businesses should monitor subsequent investigation developments and announcements.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has implemented new rules for electronic declaration of import compliance certificates as of July 8. Sellers importing regulated products must submit seven key data points electronically upon entry, including product ID, manufacture date, and testing laboratory information. Non-compliant goods may face border detention and customs delays.
TikTok officially released governance measures targeting AI-generated content to combat the proliferation of AI false content on the platform. The platform has improved its AI identification detection system and enhanced user education. Cross-border sellers using AI to generate short videos for marketing will face stricter compliance constraints.
TikTok has released several governance measures to address the issue of widespread AI-generated content on its platform, including improvements to the science popularization system and strengthening AI detection, which will impose direct compliance restrictions on cross-border sellers relying on AI materials for short video sales.
U.S. Customs has announced an indefinite suspension of tax exemptions for packages under $800 imported via non-international postal channels, requiring all relevant goods to be officially declared. This means logistics methods like express small packages will face increased tariff costs and delays in clearance times.
The EU has officially implemented a €3 tariff policy on low-value goods under €150, ending long-standing tax exemptions. Cross-border sellers need to reassess their pricing strategies in the European market and improve the accuracy of their customs codes (HS Code) to address compliance risks.
Starting July 1, 2026, TikTok Shop Vietnam mandates all new sellers, including individual sellers, to complete identity verification using NFC technology. This measure aims to strengthen compliance on the platform, ensuring seller authenticity and combating false accounts.
TikTok Shop released a June policy update focusing on optimizing the appeal process for product safety compliance, while clarifying ‘final sale’ rules for auctions, collectibles, and second-hand items, limiting returns and refunds due to personal reasons, aiming to protect seller rights and standardize after-sales processes.
eBay announced stricter compliance requirements for business account overseas warehouse sellers. Starting July 27, sellers who do not meet the usage requirements for 'certified warehouses' will face restrictions on overseas warehouse permissions. This move aims to enhance logistics transparency and efficiency stability.
The Russian State Duma announced that starting October 1, 2026, all domestic e-commerce platforms must conduct mandatory identity verification for onboard sellers and offline pickup point operators. This policy also applies to Chinese cross-border sellers on platforms like Ozon and Wildberries, aiming to strengthen platform economy regulation.
Germany has implemented new regulations for electronic products, requiring online merchants to prominently display a standardized e-waste collection point logo on product detail pages or during checkout. Non-compliant sellers will face legal actions, prompting sellers to check their store's compliance immediately.
Eighty-eight European organizations have sent a joint letter to the European Commission, demanding that the European Product Law explicitly require non-EU sellers to designate a responsible person within the EU for product safety, or else e-commerce platforms will bear joint liability.
Germany has implemented new regulations for electronic and electrical products, requiring online sellers to display a unified electronic waste recycling point marking on product detail pages or during the checkout process. Non-compliant sellers will face legal action from environmental organizations, and sellers need to quickly verify the compliance of their stores.
Multiple consumer and environmental organizations in Europe have jointly called for enhanced regulation of non-EU sellers, suggesting that platform responsibilities be clarified in the European Product Act. Platforms like Temu and Shein may face stricter KYC and product compliance reviews in the future.
Research shows that 43% of North American consumers abandon their purchases due to hidden tariffs and taxes in cross-border shopping. Lack of cost transparency, uncertain logistics timing, and complex return processes are the three main barriers to cross-border conversion. Sellers who wish to improve conversion rates in international markets must provide clear landed cost displays at the checkout stage.
TikTok Shop's seller onboarding review process is becoming increasingly standardized. Applications are usually processed within 24 to 48 hours, but the review period may extend if documents are missing or if tax information is incorrect. Sellers must ensure that business qualifications, tax information, and product compliance documents are completely accurate before submitting applications to avoid rejection.