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Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon New Brand FBA ASIN Promotion Starts July 30

Amazon is offering phased referral-fee caps for new-brand FBA ASINs in 2026: 10% for the first 100 units and 5% for the next 100 units.

What are the key facts?
  1. 110% referral-fee cap for the first 100 new-product units
  2. 25% referral-fee cap for the next 100 new-product units
  3. 3Applies to eligible products launched from July 30 through October 31, 2026
  4. 4Reconfirmation or registration required after October 31
What this means for sellers

New-brand FBA ASINs can reduce referral-fee costs during initial inventory receipt through a 10% cap on the first 100 units and a 5% cap on the next 100 units; any lower existing rate continues to apply. Sellers must also monitor eligibility continuation after October 31, as failing to reconfirm or register may affect 2026-version benefits.

What should sellers do now?
  1. 1This week, check the first-receipt date, brand eligibility, and program status for each new-brand SKU planned for FBA testing, and save the results in a tracking sheet; ensure every affected ASIN has a complete verification record and an eligibility conclusion.Profit calculator
  2. 2This week, use the profit calculator to model the 10% cap for the first 100 units, the 5% cap for the next 100 units, and any lower existing rate for new-brand FBA ASINs; produce a fee-comparison table and inbound decision for each SKU.
Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop US Launches Made-to-Order Setting

TikTok Shop US has launched a Made-to-Order feature that allows eligible sellers to produce products after receiving orders and set processing times of 3 to 14 business days.

Platform PolicyeBay

eBay US to Gradually Enable eBay balance

Starting November 4, 2026, eBay will gradually enable eBay balance for eligible US individual sellers and sole proprietors, with sales proceeds retained in the platform balance by default.

Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon US Extends 2026 Holiday Return Period

Amazon US will extend the return period for products purchased during the 2026 holiday season. The rule applies to FBA and seller-fulfilled products and will be implemented automatically.

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Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon UK Updates FBM Delivery Requirements

Amazon UK requires FBM sellers to maintain a business-hour delivery rate of at least 90% from September 30, 2026; Listings that remain below the threshold may be restricted.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop US Adds Order Combination Rules

TikTok Shop US allows non-FBT sellers to set order combination rules based on live-stream session, channel, category, weight, size and other conditions.

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