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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.
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.
TikTok Shop Vietnam will require sellers to upload official advertising confirmation documents when promoting specific products during live broadcasts, in accordance with local new e-commerce laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SmartCard Marketing Systems announced the expansion of its Granularchain compliance framework, integrating support from over 12 vendor systems, aimed at providing comprehensive compliance, risk monitoring, and identity verification services for cross-border e-commerce networks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meta and Alibaba officially join Access Advance's video distribution patent pool as licensees, aiming to resolve patent licensing issues related to modern video coding technologies in the internet streaming business and to further standardize industry practices.