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The State Administration for Market Regulation held compliance workshops in Shenzhen and Suzhou focusing on cross-border e-commerce and other key sectors, to interpret anti-monopoly laws from jurisdictions such as the US and Europe, aimed at enhancing enterprises' risk prevention capabilities in international operations.
DHL Globalmail has announced that it will suspend parcel transport services from the UK to the EU from July 1st due to insufficient operational preparation for the upcoming customs regulations. This decision will directly impact UK cross-border sellers relying on this channel, who need to find alternative logistics solutions quickly.
Amazon has notified sellers that starting July 8, all imported consumer products regulated by the CPSC must complete GCC/CPC electronic compliance certificate declarations before customs clearance, or face shipment rejection or delays.
With the rapid expansion of cross-border e-commerce, customs authorities are increasing their crackdown on infringing and counterfeit goods. Customs has introduced advanced technology to intercept sellers who attempt to evade regulations by splitting packages or disguising shipments, significantly increasing the risk of violations.
Amazon requires Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) sellers to ensure their SKU processing times are accurate by June 29. The system will monitor actual shipping speeds, and any discrepancies will lead to forced adjustments. Sellers need to enable Automated Handling Time (AHT) to avoid compliance risks.
TikTok Shop has updated the calculation method for the Late Shipment Rate (LDR), incorporating undelivered orders into the assessment. Formal penalties will begin in July, requiring sellers to immediately optimize inventory management and shipping processes to comply with stricter evaluations.
The EU customs reform is progressing, with the ICS2 system fully covering all modes of transport starting June 1, requiring the pre-declaration of detailed data. As of July 1, the exemption policy for small imports under €150 will officially be canceled, increasing costs for cross-border sellers.
TikTok Shop Vietnam will impose stricter identity verification and tax compliance requirements on creators starting July 1. Creators who fail to complete NFC verification or tax declaration on time may face restricted live streaming privileges or deductions from earnings.
Amazon US requires sellers to complete electronic compliance declarations for GCC/CPC of CPSC-regulated products by July 8. Failure to comply may result in goods being detained or refused at customs, necessitating immediate product compliance checks by sellers.
The compliance environment for e-commerce in 2026 becomes more complex, involving sales tax economic connections, data privacy, and AI content disclosure regulations. Sellers need to monitor state tax thresholds to ensure compliance and avoid legal risks.
TikTok Shop Thailand has released multiple new operational regulations: sellers are required to complete rectifications to ensure product descriptions align with actual items by June 20; starting July 6, shops with a message response rate lower than 85% within 12 hours will face tiered penalties.
Amazon U.S. requires all FBA products to complete the 'Country/Region of Origin' information in the backend by June 30, 2026. Sellers who fail to do so will face risks such as being unable to create shipments, having shipments rejected, or listings being removed.
The Russian government has approved amendments to e-commerce platform regulations aimed at protecting seller rights. The new rules prevent platforms from exerting unjust pressure on prices or retaliatory de-ranking, with violators facing administrative penalties. The regulations are expected to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Amazon US requires all FBA products to complete origin information by June 30; failure to do so will result in inability to create shipments, warehouse entry rejection, or listing removal.
The 'Cross-Border E-Commerce Supply Chain Management Standards' group standard has been officially released, aiming to clarify management standards for each link in the supply chain and improve the overall compliance and regulatory level of the industry.
The Russian government approved amendments to e-commerce regulations, limiting platforms from exerting undue price pressure on sellers, and setting fines for unjustified delisting or ranking actions.
The "Cross-Border E-Commerce Supply Chain Management Standards" group standard has been officially released, clarifying the management subjects, actions, and requirements for each link of the supply chain, aiming to expand the scope of regulation and improve the overall standardization level of the cross-border e-commerce industry.
Amazon U.S. requires sellers to complete the 'origin' information for all FBA products in the backend by June 30. Products not updated by the deadline will risk not being able to create shipments, be refused entry, or have listings removed.
The EU will implement a new regulation on June 19, requiring e-commerce platforms and independent sites to provide easily accessible electronic 'withdrawal buttons' to simplify consumers' return and contract withdrawal processes and enhance consumer rights protection.
The Russian government has approved amendments to e-commerce regulations, prohibiting platforms from imposing improper pricing pressure or retaliatory downgrades on sellers. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2026, aiming to protect sellers' bargaining rights.