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Amazon's new handling time rules for Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) orders went into effect at the end of June. Sellers who do not enable the 'automatic handling time' feature must ensure SKU-level handling times are accurate, or Amazon will take over that setting.
The EU has officially implemented a new duty for small parcels imported from non-EU countries. Every cross-border e-commerce parcel valued below €150, regardless of product category, will incur a fixed duty of €3. This measure aims to eliminate unfair competition arising from previous tax exemptions and enhance compliance oversight of imported goods.
A 10% temporary tariff introduced in the US market will expire on July 24, potentially affecting the cost structure of related imported goods. At the same time, Amazon has announced a global promotion of passwordless login functionality in July to enhance shopping convenience and account security for users.
Walmart has recently intensified compliance reviews of product claims made by third-party sellers. The platform requires sellers to ensure product descriptions and functionality claims are highly consistent with actual product performance to reduce consumer complaints and legal risks from false advertising.
Amazon is rolling out a new listing optimization strategy, recommending sellers to keep titles under 75 characters and use the new 'Item Highlights' module to showcase key selling points. This initiative aims to enhance reading experience and conversion rates on mobile searches.
As of July 1, the EU has introduced a fixed tariff of 3 euros on non-EU imports valued under 150 euros, aimed at removing prior tax exemptions and protecting local retailers from unfair competition.
TikTok Shop has introduced a 'Creator Sample Scoring' system that moves away from relying solely on follower counts or GMV, instead dynamically scoring creators based on their fulfillment performance and content quality, which directly affects their access to samples.
Amazon announced new regulations for product titles that require all product titles, except for media categories, to be limited to 75 characters. The platform introduces the 'Item Highlights' field, allowing sellers to add 125 characters of detailed information. If sellers do not adjust in time, Amazon will automatically optimize the title using AI. This move aims to enhance the mobile shopping experience and search consistency.
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will remove the tax exemption for low-value imports under €150, imposing a €3 tariff on every type of goods for all cross-border packages entering the EU, aimed at balancing trade and regulating market competition.
Amazon announced that starting July 2026, it will roll out Passkeys password-free login across its global sites and plans to gradually phase out traditional passwords by the end of the year to enhance account security.
The EU announces a €3 tax on small online imported packages to protect local retailers and address competition pressure from low-priced imports. This move will directly increase cross-border sellers' shipping costs and impose higher compliance and safety standards on products.
TikTok Shop has introduced a Creator Sample Score system, which sellers will reference when selecting influencers to send samples. The score is based not only on follower count but also on influencers' fulfillment capabilities and content conversion effectiveness, encouraging sellers to choose more precise influencer partners.
TikTok Shop has introduced a 'Creator Sample Score' system, which no longer relies solely on follower count or GMV to approve sample requests. The scoring is based on creators' fulfillment performance, content quality, and conversion effectiveness, aiming to enhance the professionalism of influencer marketing.
TikTok Shop collaborated with Malaysian government departments to provide shipping rebates and promotional discounts, aiming to reduce local consumers' living costs and support local merchants. This initiative represents TikTok Shop's latest attempt to deepen localized operations and stimulate consumption in the Southeast Asian market.
The EU has officially canceled the tax exemption for low-value packages under €150 and will impose a fixed tax of €3 per item. This move aims to address unfair competition from low-priced imports and strengthen product safety standards oversight. Cross-border sellers need to reassess pricing strategies and compliance costs for the European market.
TikTok Shop collaborates with the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) to alleviate the burden on consumers through shipping rebates and discounts. This initiative not only enhances the platform's local activity but also provides increased traffic support for local merchants.
Walmart has recently made partial adjustments to the shopping cart rules used for online order picking in stores, placing employee safety above picking efficiency to optimize in-store operations.
The EU has officially canceled the tariff exemption policy for low-value e-commerce packages. Starting July 1, 2026, all goods imported from outside the EU, valued below €150, will be subject to a fixed tariff of €3 per item. This measure aims to regulate the cross-border e-commerce market and ensure fair competition, prompting sellers to adjust pricing strategies and cost accounting in a timely manner.
As of today, the EU has officially removed the tax exemption on small parcels, imposing a fixed tariff of €3 on imported goods valued under €150. This move aims to balance domestic manufacturing with cross-border imports, significantly increasing logistics costs for cross-border sellers, particularly compliance costs for multi-SKU orders.
Amazon launched several updates to Seller Central in June focusing on optimizing listing displays. The most significant change mandates product titles to be limited to 75 characters, introducing the 'Item Highlights' feature that provides an additional 125-character description. Sellers are required to use AI tools for compliance adjustments to enhance mobile shopping experience.