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The EU will eliminate tax exemptions for B2C imports under 150 euros effective July 1, 2026, requiring single customs declaration for packages not under IOSS, significantly increasing compliance thresholds.
VALIS International has released the 2026 LLC registration guide for non-U.S. residents, detailing comparisons between the legal structures in Delaware and Wyoming. The guide emphasizes the importance of balancing registration costs, banking access, and privacy protection in cross-border e-commerce and SaaS businesses for founders.
Competition in cross-border e-commerce intensifies in 2026, with major platforms fully upgrading their machine learning anti-fraud systems. Sellers must prioritize account association risks, making compliance a prerequisite for business expansion.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released findings and proposed actions regarding trade actions related to forced labor goods. Stakeholders must submit hearing requests by June 22.
eBay has updated its tariff policy for the U.S. market. Starting February 24, 2026, a 10% tariff will be imposed on most imported goods. Additionally, a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding certain tariffs under the IEEPA has also impacted import costs, requiring sellers to adjust pricing strategies promptly.
TikTok Shop is enhancing compliance controls, mandating account reviews for sellers exhibiting high-risk signals. Sellers must complete identity verification through the backend qualification center to avoid affecting store operations.
Amazon has tightened ASIN creation policies, requiring all vendors to obtain authorization through brand registration to create new ASINs. This move aims to combat unauthorized selling and improve listing quality.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) released findings regarding 60 Section 301 investigations related to forced labor products and proposed action plans. Interested parties must submit written comments by July 6, and can request to participate in a hearing on July 7, which may significantly impact import compliance in related industries.
Cross-border e-commerce faces increasingly complex compliance environments, including updates to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), EU restrictions on unsold goods, and changes to US sales tax thresholds. Sellers need to timely adjust compliance strategies to mitigate risks.
Walmart has recently recalled a popular baby bottle due to a safety issue. The product poses a choking hazard due to the risk of the plastic shell peeling off. Walmart has promptly acted to remove the affected products and halt sales to ensure consumer safety.
With the tightening of global trade policies, cross-border sellers face more complex compliance challenges. The latest industry analysis highlights that sellers need to focus on exemption conditions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU's ban on unsold goods waste, and the latest adjustments to U.S. sales tax thresholds, while also planning their Prime Day sales strategies in advance.
As the regulatory environment for cross-border e-commerce becomes increasingly stringent, the key to scaling up for sellers in 2026 lies in compliant operations. Sellers are advised to enhance supply chain transparency and strictly adhere to platform rules to reduce the risk of account suspension.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated plans to appeal an injunction from the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The injunction previously required the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to process refunds for relevant importers, and the CBP commissioner has been ordered to appear in court to explain the progress of the refund process.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed corresponding trade measures against several economies for their inadequate enforcement in banning imports of goods made with forced labor. Related businesses must submit public comments by July 6.
In the face of an increasingly complex cross-border e-commerce environment in 2026, this article explores how sellers can scale their business while remaining compliant, emphasizing the importance of data accuracy and localized operations.
The US Department of Justice has indicated plans to appeal a ruling from the Court of International Trade (CIT) that ordered the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court has required the CBP commissioner to appear on June 9 to explain the progress of the refund process and why the current injunction should be maintained.
The U.S. Justice Department plans to appeal the International Trade Court's injunction regarding IEEPA tariff refunds. Previously, the court ordered customs to refund certain tariffs, but the Justice Department's intervention adds uncertainty to the refund process that affected companies need to closely monitor.
Etsy has announced that it will uniformly close down Chinese mainland shops that were registered through Payoneer’s technical loophole on June 4, aimed at rectifying compliance issues within the platform.
With major platforms upgrading their anti-fraud systems, account association has become the leading cause of account bans. Sellers need to ensure compliance through fingerprint browsers and device isolation technologies for multi-store operations.
Cross-border e-commerce service provider Linkage Global has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding its non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, as its stock has traded below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days. The company is now at risk of delisting and must take measures to raise its stock price to maintain its listing status.