The EU will adjust customs duties on low-value small parcels from July 1, 2026, ending the simple application of the previous duty-free arrangement and levying duties by different tariff subheadings.
TikTok Shop Vietnam will adjust the Transaction Fee Savings Program based on a store’s advertising spend rate over the past 30 days, introducing a tiered savings structure from October 21.
Walmart launched the Developer Docs MCP Server, enabling approved service providers to query U.S. and global Marketplace APIs, with access to be opened to approved sellers later.
Amazon US will classify 3D printers and 3D printing pens under a separate referral-fee category effective October 31, 2026; related accessories will remain in their existing categories.
TikTok Shop US updated its Seller Terms of Service, clarifying responsibilities for product compliance, order fulfillment, after-sales service, and consumer protection.
eBay separated eBay Live transactions from standard seller performance metrics and will evaluate livestream sellers through a separate program.
TikTok Shop strengthened its ban on redirecting traffic in five Southeast Asian markets, covering product descriptions, videos, livestreams, comments, profiles, and QR codes.
TikTok Shop Philippines updated its return and refund rules, shortening the seller review window and introducing automatic approval mechanisms.
TikTok Shop Philippines launched the Group Deal and Price Cut promotional features, with seller eligibility, pricing, inventory, and disclosure requirements.
TikTok Shop US is accepting registrations for the October GMV Sprint, with eligible sellers able to receive up to $5,000 in advertising credit.
Amazon US will limit most product titles to 75 characters and gradually update overlength titles based on AI recommendations.
Amazon requires US seller-fulfilled sellers to set handling times based on actual operating capabilities; some SKUs may be flagged and require adjustment.
The ecommerce stock index fell 8.1% in September, while the online retail and Marketplace subindexes declined 14% and 9%, respectively; eBay rose about 2%.
Newegg published a guide to local AI computers, focusing on high-VRAM graphics cards, AI PCs, workstations, and related hardware.
The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule website will undergo three hours of operating system maintenance on October 14, 2026, potentially affecting tariff-code checks, quotation calculations, and overseas-warehouse replenishment.
Amazon’s U.S. and Canada 2026 holiday peak-season fulfillment fees apply from October 15, with a 3.5% surcharge also added to eligible FBA and Multi-Channel Fulfillment orders.
Amazon MCF is temporarily waiving the 5% surcharge for orders that block Amazon Logistics through January 14, 2027; remote-area surcharges may still apply.
The EU will remove the existing duty-free treatment for small parcels valued below €150 and impose a temporary €3 tariff per product category; a uniform handling fee will take effect no later than November 1, 2026.
TikTok Shop confirmed that abnormal fees for weight, dimensions, and dangerous goods on the U.S. site took effect on October 5, 2026, covering orders using designated logistics processes.
TikTok Shop Mexico’s new seller terms took effect on October 13, 2026, restricting the sale, trading, and unauthorized use of platform data, as well as direct marketing without consent.