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Philippines Trade Department Urges Exporters to Bundle Shipments to Address EU New Tariffs

The EU has eliminated the tax-free policy for packages under €150 starting July 1. The Philippines Trade Department advises exporters to bundle shipments to EU warehouses or optimize product combinations to reduce the number of tariff codes per package, thereby lowering compliance costs. Sellers need to pay attention to IOSS declaration processes to address the fixed €3 tariff per code during the transition period.

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EU Eliminates Small Value Exemption: Compliance Guide for Cross-Border Brands

With the EU abolishing the exemption for packages below €150, cross-border brands must ensure accurate product data classification. Declaration through the IOSS system is crucial for ensuring smooth customs clearance. Sellers need to clarify tariff costs at checkout to avoid additional fees post-arrival that could lead to customer refusals.

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Amazon to Pay $2.25M to Settle FTC Charges

Amazon was charged by the FTC for failing to provide records necessary to investigate fraud transactions involving identity theft victims. Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle, highlighting the platform's legal responsibilities in handling fraud complaints and user data compliance.

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Mercado Libre Mexico Launches RFC Tax Compliance Verification

Mercado Libre Mexico has initiated the verification of RFC tax registration number consistency. If information does not match, the platform will remove the RFC and recalculate historical orders at a 36% tax rate, with the difference deducted from the balance from July 1. Sellers must quickly verify RFC consistency with their store entities to avoid account balance depletion.

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USPS Automatic Verification System Strictly Checks Package Weight Overstatements

The USPS Automatic Package Verification (APV) system is strictly monitoring sellers for overstating package weights. Some sellers attempted to report lower weights to obtain cheaper Ground Advantage shipping rates, but were caught by the system and charged the difference, leading to increased operational costs.

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EU to Implement New Cross-Border E-commerce Tariff Regulations from July 2026

The EU has officially abolished the tax exemption policy for low-value imports. Starting July 2026, all cross-border e-commerce parcels entering the EU will require a fixed tariff of €3 per item. This policy aims to regulate cross-border trade and will significantly increase logistics and compliance costs for non-EU sellers.

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Alibaba Pays $600 Million to Settle US Probe into Illegal Sales

Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle an investigation by US regulators into illegal product sales on its platform. This move aims to resolve long-standing compliance disputes and strengthen its operational compliance in international markets.

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China Releases Draft Amendment to E-commerce Law for Public Consultation

China's Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation released a draft amendment to improve regulation of the platform economy. The new rules cover platforms and merchants, clarify the rights and obligations of other participants, target false advertising, infringement, and unfair competition, and emphasize compliance for cross-border e-commerce connecting with international rules.

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EU Issues New Regulations to Reduce E-commerce Trade Imbalance

The EU has recently issued new regulatory measures regarding steel and e-commerce aimed at addressing trade imbalances. The new rules focus on logistics for small packages in cross-border e-commerce and compliance with customs duties, requiring sellers to provide more accurate customs data to respond to increasingly strict trade scrutiny.

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Supplements Sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop Recalled

Recent recalls of dietary supplements on major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop due to safety concerns, reminding consumers and sellers to pay attention to platform recall notifications.

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EAC Advances Cross-Border Data Flow Compliance Framework

The East African Community (EAC) is developing a unified cross-border data flow framework aimed at reducing compliance costs for businesses operating in multiple countries and promoting digital trade and e-commerce development within the region.

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US Strengthens Customs Enforcement on Cross-Border E-commerce

The US government has issued an executive order directing customs to strengthen enforcement on cross-border e-commerce imports, focusing on underreporting values, concealing origins, and using shell companies to evade tariffs.