Starting September 30, 2026, the US store will require seller-fulfilled orders to maintain a Business Hour Delivery Rate of at least 90%; failure to improve may affect eligibility for Amazon Business products.
From September 7 to 10, some US sellers may see USPS shipping correction charge adjustments related to shipping labels purchased through Amazon Buy Shipping during the first quarter of this year.
The EU has ended the historical customs-duty exemption for imports below €150 and will impose a temporary €3 duty per item or tariff line on low-value e-commerce consignments from July 1, 2026.
Recently verifiable TikTok Shop U.S. policy pages cover content compliance, seller penalties, identity verification, and the INFORM Consumers Act, with publication dates concentrated from June to August 2026. (Based on the summary.)
Amazon Customs and Trade announced that its PreDepart service meets UPU TechCert requirements and can provide postal operators in 192 member countries with AI-powered product classification, duty estimation, and pre-departure data processing.
eBay’s September update expands seller protection for certain high-value coins and trading cards, but sellers must still check the specific terms, eligible countries, and exclusions.
eBay’s export-seller page highlights that the EU ended low-value import duty relief and introduced a €3 customs duty per item from July 1, while certain exports to the United States require CPSC product-safety information from July 8.
The Council of the European Union gave final approval to customs framework reform on September 3, 2026; platforms may be treated as importers, and a uniform handling fee for small parcels is planned by November 1.
From September 8, 2026, private sellers registered in Azerbaijan are subject to 18% VAT and sellers in Bangladesh to 15% VAT; business sellers can submit tax identification numbers for the applicable treatment.
Amazon and Wiwynn announced an expansion of an advanced manufacturing facility in Texas, expected to add nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of 2027 and invest more than $1.6 billion in data center hardware production.
The United States has imposed an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods since August 22, 2026, while Canada has imposed 15%, 25%, and 50% tariffs on certain U.S.-origin goods since September 8.
Walmart launched the Growth Incentives page on September 8, 2026, consolidating eligible seller incentive programs, qualification criteria, and performance metrics.
Eligible first-time domestic and international sellers can achieve an effective commission rate of 6% through rebates during the first 90 days after account activation.
Walmart Marketplace displays a new-seller savings program worth up to $75,000, available through January 31, 2027.
The Walmart API page says legacy Delegated Access keys will remain available through the end of September 2026, while new Solution Providers should migrate to OAuth 2.0.
Amazon’s new commercial liability insurance requirements take effect on November 2, 2026. Sellers in certain high-risk categories must maintain insurance even if they do not meet the sales threshold.
Ship with Walmart Cross Border is introducing clearer duty-inclusive pricing arrangements for orders shipped from China to the United States. The announcement was published on August 26, 2026.
Amazon India announced that its total seller base has surpassed 2 million, driven by zero referral fees for low-priced products, AI tools, and preparations for the festive season’s logistics.
Walmart has opened dynamic sandbox capabilities for pricing and promotion simulations to selected partners, allowing them to validate API workflows before switching to production.
eBay’s update includes bundle discounts for multi-item orders, Seller Initiated Offers, auction-buyer restrictions, and changes to protections for certain high-value collectibles.