Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Simplifies Fitment Data Requirements for Auto Parts
Walmart has reduced certain fitment attribute requirements for some auto parts, but sellers must still provide accurate Brand Name and Manufacturer Part Number (MPN).
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Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Supports Door-to-Door Delivery Between China and the U.S.
Walmart’s Ship with Walmart Cross Border supports Chinese sellers shipping to the U.S., offering door-to-door delivery and customs-clearance assistance through carriers including Yanwen and SF Express.
ComplianceCommission
EU to Impose a €3 Customs Duty on Low-Value Parcels
From July 1, 2026, the EU will end the customs-duty exemption for e-commerce parcels valued below €150 and apply a temporary €3 duty per tariff category during the transition period.
ComplianceTikTok
TikTok Shop Japan Strengthens Product Qualification Compliance
TikTok Shop Japan requires products subject to product safety regulations to meet the necessary qualification, labeling, and certification requirements before listing, including PSC, PSE, PSTG, and PSLPG markings.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop Japan Requires Trackable Delivery
TikTok Shop Japan requires Ship by Seller merchants to use approved carriers and trackable services and to promptly and accurately enter logistics information.
ComplianceWalmart
Walmart Strengthens Marketplace Seller Code of Conduct
Walmart prohibits off-platform diversion, account trading, and exchanging competitively sensitive information; violations may result in listing removal, account suspension, or termination.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon to Add 3.5% Surcharge to FBA in the U.S. and Canada
Amazon will phase in a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on FBA and certain cross-border fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, calculated on fulfillment fees.
ComplianceeBay
eBay Requires DDP for Packages from Japan and South Korea to the U.S.
Starting October 17, 2025, goods shipped from Japan and South Korea to the U.S. with a per-item value below $2,500 must use DDP customs clearance.
ComplianceeBay
eBay Urges Sellers to Monitor Changes to U.S. Country-of-Origin Tariffs
U.S. import rules determine treatment by the product’s country of origin; goods originating in mainland China and Hong Kong may face applicable duties, so sellers must declare accurately.
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Market TrendsDigital Commerce 360
U.S. E-Commerce Sales Grow More Than 10% in Q2
U.S. e-commerce sales grew by more than 10% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first double-digit growth since the second quarter of 2021.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop Japan Updates Prohibited and Unsupported Product Policy
TikTok Shop Japan has updated its policy on prohibited and unsupported products, requiring sellers to recheck regulated products and product information.
ComplianceWalmart
Walmart Updates Seller Onboarding Requirements
A Walmart page updated on September 2, 2026, outlines onboarding requirements covering business credentials, proof of address, marketplace operating history, GTIN/UPC GS1 prefixes, and product catalogs. (Based on the summary)
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Continues Migration to the New Seller Central
Amazon is updating the new Seller Central by reorganizing task alerts and feature entry points, and plans to launch a page-bookmarking function.
ComplianceSkribi
EU Council Approves Customs Reform Plan
On September 3, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved a customs reform plan that could make non-EU ecommerce platforms responsible as importers and subject them to stricter penalties.
Platform PolicyAmazon
Amazon Europe Adjusts Referral Fee Calculation for Some Orders
From August 1, 2026, the referral fee calculation basis for certain Amazon Business EU orders will change from Sales Proceeds to Fee Base Amount.
ComplianceTaxation Customs
EU Small Parcels to Face a Temporary €3 Duty per Item
From July 1, 2026, the EU will end the existing customs-duty exemption for low-value e-commerce parcels with an intrinsic value of no more than €150 and apply a temporary €3 duty per declared item.
Industry NewsJournal of Commerce
Typhoon Delays to China Container Services May Continue Into October
Typhoon-related disruptions to Chinese container services are expected to continue into October 2026, requiring cross-border sellers to reassess ocean freight and inventory plans.
Market TrendsJournal of Commerce
U.S. Retail Import Peak Continues, September May Be Busiest Month of the Year
Delays in Chinese sailings and draft restrictions on the Panama Canal have postponed imports, requiring U.S. retailers to continue replenishing inventory ahead of the peak season.
Market TrendsJournal of Commerce
U.S. LTL Pricing Rebounds 4.5% in August
U.S. less-than-truckload prices rebounded 4.5% in August 2026, while fuel costs continued to push up transportation producer prices ahead of the fall shipping peak.
Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Launches Growth Incentives Page
Walmart is consolidating incentive programs that sellers can apply for or have already joined, with tools to check eligibility, manage incentives, and track GMV and savings.