Industry NewsJournal of Commerce
Norfolk Southern Leases 750 Chassis to Ease Transport Backlog
Norfolk Southern plans to deploy 750 container chassis to Harrisburg and Charlotte and expects chassis shortages to ease next week.
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ComplianceAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Expands Commercial Liability Insurance Requirements
Amazon will expand commercial liability insurance requirements from November 2, 2026. Certain high-risk categories will no longer be subject to the $10,000 monthly sales threshold, and new policies submitted by sellers in mainland China must be obtained through AIA.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Extends Prime Big Deal Days Deal Submission Deadline
Amazon has extended the Deal sourcing submission window for Prime Big Deal Days to September 22, 2026, but sellers must still arrange FBA inventory in advance and address inventory supply and aging issues.
Platform PolicyeBay
eBay to Ban Sales of Airbag-Related Products
Starting September 24, 2026, eBay will broadly prohibit the listing and sale of standalone airbags, inflators, steering-wheel airbag covers, and other related components. Sellers should remove affected products in advance.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop Tightens Cross-Border Shipping and Subsidy Verification
TikTok Shop has expanded its postage fraud enforcement and adjusted verification rules for return shipping fees and platform-funded shipping subsidies. Sellers must accurately maintain package and carrier information.
Platform PolicySellercentral
Amazon Adjusts UK EPR Pay-on-Behalf Service Fee Collection
From September 2026, sellers subject to UK EPR will have their Pay on Behalf service fees collected directly within 30 days of the first qualifying sale in each reporting period after registration; the annual fee remains £20 per category.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Adjusts Pan-EU FBA Offer Requirements
From September 3, 2026, Pan-EU FBA products must have an active offer on Amazon.nl; from February 26, 2027, registered products must also have an active offer on Amazon.com.be.
ComplianceWalmart
Walmart Updates Guide to Cross-Border Import Roles
Walmart updated its Walmart Cross Border imports guide, clarifying the responsibilities and selectable scope of parties involved in transportation, customs clearance, and receipt. Overseas sellers should verify import information and Importer of Record responsibilities.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Extends Deal Submission Window for Major Promotion
Amazon said the Prime Big Deal Days deal sourcing window has been extended to September 22, 2026, allowing sellers to continue submitting promotional products while still requiring attention to FBA inbound and inventory requirements.
Platform PolicyAmazon
Amazon Expands MRN and EORI Requirements for EU Shipments
From September 1, 2026, non-EU-registered sellers shipping through Pan-EU to EU fulfillment centers or directly to French fulfillment centers must provide valid MRN and EORI details.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop U.S. Updates Video and LIVE Requirements
TikTok Shop U.S. requires product videos and LIVE content to feature dynamic demonstrations, on-camera people, and interaction; excessive static content or replacing live explanations with AI or prerecorded audio may violate the rules.
Platform PolicySellercentral
Amazon UK FBM-Related Content Is Not a Recent Announcement
The Amazon-related content covers peak-season delivery surcharges, insurance requirements, and FBM delivery metrics, but was mainly published around September 7, 2026, or months earlier, and is outside the past 48 hours. (Based on the summary)
Platform PolicyWalmart
Recent Walmart API Updates Are Outside the 48-Hour Window
Walmart’s official Marketplace API page lists recent important updates concerning automotive fitment information, WFS multichannel order tracking numbers, and product specification versions; all fall outside the past 48 hours. (Based on the summary)
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop Fee Policies Across Multiple Markets Fall Outside the Window
Recently visible TikTok Shop policies cover Malaysia’s 6% SST freight tax, the Philippines’ transaction fee, cross-border logistics fees between the United States and Mexico, and Singapore’s commission adjustment, but the announcements are outside the specified window. (Based on the summary)
Industry NewsDigital Commerce 360
FedEx Launches Digital Trade Tools for International Shipping
FedEx has introduced digital tools covering tariff calculation, trade-compliance data, and cross-border shipping visibility to help businesses handle product classification, documents, and import requirements in advance.
Platform PolicyAmazon
Amazon Europe Introduces Business-Hours Delivery Rate Requirement
From September 30, 2026, affected Amazon Business sellers must maintain a business-hours delivery rate of at least 90%; sellers that fail to improve may have their merchant-fulfilled products deactivated or receive reduced visibility.
Market TrendsSupply Chain Dive
U.S.–Mexico Trade Talks Accelerate
The United States and Mexico are accelerating bilateral trade talks ahead of the U.S. election, potentially affecting tariff preferences, origin certificates, and North American supply-chain planning.
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ComplianceUsitc
U.S. 2026 HTS Revision 18 Released
The U.S. 2026 HTS Revision 18 was released on September 2, 2026; cross-border sellers should recheck tariff classifications and the interaction of additional duties.
Platform PolicyeBay
eBay to Require DDP for Low-Value Parcels Sent from Japan and South Korea to the EU
From October 1, 2026, shipments sent from Japan and South Korea to the EU with a merchandise value of no more than €150 excluding shipping must use DDP customs clearance services.
ComplianceCbsa
Canada Imposes Additional Duties on Certain U.S.-Origin Goods
From September 8, 2026, Canada will impose additional duties of 15%, 25%, or 50% on certain U.S.-origin goods, calculated on the customs value of the goods.