Cross-border intelligence

Talks kick off for Timor-Leste's accession to government procurement pact

At a meeting of the Committee on Government Procurement on 14 October, parties to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) 2012 welcomed Timor-Leste's submission of key documents required to kick off its negotiations on acceding to the Ag

Announcement of the Total Volume, Allocation Principles and Related Procedures of the 2027 Fertilizer Import Tariff-Rate Quota

Official policy announcement; the original site only indicates the date, so please read the original text for specific applicable conditions and effective time.

One article to understand it all: How much data do third-party payment institutions hold on cross-border e-commerce sellers? And what do they report to regulators?

Seller with multiple stores filing taxes as a group was fined 2.18 million

Compliance is the only hard truth

IFN 15-26: Requirements for importing kava - updated

Effective: 13 October 2026 Supersedes: IFN 02-22 – Labelling requirements for imported kava (updated) Attention Importers and brokers acting on behalf of importers. Purpose This notice details the import requirements for kava including the

Rental Cars Shouldn’t Face Another Layer of Tax

Imposing sales taxes on rental car companies’ fleet purchases, in addition to the sales and rental car excise taxes levied when those cars are rented, yields double taxation and causes harmful tax pyramiding.

Guidance: BIST worldwide offices

Contact details for Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) offices around the world and a list of our HM Trade Commissioners.

The Hidden Business Risk Inside Fleet Compliance

As fleets scale across jurisdictions, vehicle compliance is ultimately about whether assets are legally available to operate, not whether the paperwork gets filed correctly. J. J. Keller’s Stephanie Schmidt explains why executives should tr

Businesses doing export tax rebates, take note! Which 3 types of people is the State Taxation Administration targeting this time?

The State Taxation Administration exposed 5 tax fraud cases, involving false customs declaration, false invoicing, etc., reminding enterprises to pay attention to document compliance. New regulations in 2026 strengthen export tax rebate management.

Wayfair onboarding process explained in detail: 5 steps to unlock a new track for furniture going overseas | Wayfair platform policy ①

Onboarding process overview

[9810 Compliance 100 Questions · Article 02] Customs Declaration, Tax Refund, Foreign Exchange Collection, Platform Data, and Full-Chain Compliance Answers

Amazon Bundled Products Policy Upgrade

Amazon recently adjusted its rules related to product bundling. For sellers accustomed to using "combo sales" to raise average order value and increase product added value, this change deserves close attention. Starting September 30, 2026, Amazon will further expand the existing bundling product requirements to most pr

New EU rule! €2 handling fee takes effect November 1, not only for goods under €150

Starting from November 1, 2026, the EU will impose a €2 Union Handling Fee (UHF) per item on e-commerce goods entering from outside the EU. Unlike the previous €3 temporary tariff on low-value parcels of €150 or less, this handling fee has no product value threshold, and may apply regardless of whether the product valu

12 million+ in operating service fees flagged by Hong Kong tax authorities: What cross-border companies really need to make up for is more than just a contract

Cross-border e-commerce companies need to pay attention to the authenticity of service fees and tax compliance, to avoid being subject to tax audits because book expenses do not match actual performance.

WTO members conclude review of US import surcharges following removal of measure

WTO members have concluded the consultations regarding the 10% import surcharge adopted by the United States.

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain confectionary

On 12 October 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 9 October 2026 a safeguard investigation on imports of sugar confectionary as well as chocolate and cocoa confectionary.

Report underlines value of WTO committee in helping resolve market access trade concerns

A first-ever report by the WTO Secretariat on the resolution of trade concerns related to market access highlights the effectiveness of the organization's committee work in helping members settle their differences without resorting to dispu

Breaking! US Customs Sets Its Sights on Packages Under $2,500

U.S. customs regulation is tightening comprehensively from the declaration end to the accountability end.

Over $400 Million to Move Dryer Production from Mexico Back to the US: Why Are Overseas-Expanding Companies Going the Opposite Way?

Policies can change in a few months, but a factory takes twenty years to build. Where exactly should companies going global place their heavy assets?

The US Is Pursuing Nearly $290 Million! Chinese Goods Importers Accused of Suspected Tariff Evasion

The goods involved include cabinets, quartz countertops, and tiles, covering 503 import declarations.

WTO-ITC visit to Mogadishu supports Somalia's preparations for next phase of WTO accession

The WTO and the International Trade Centre (ITC) conducted their first joint technical assistance activity in Mogadishu, Somalia, from 10 to 15 October to support the government's preparations for the second meeting of the Working Party on

Combined State and Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates in 2026

Corporations in the United States pay federal corporate income taxes levied at a 21 percent rate. Forty-four states and DC also levy taxes on corporate income, with top marginal rates ranging from 2.5 percent in North Carolina to 11.5 perce

Commission proposes extending key anti-VAT fraud tools until June 2030

A new Commission proposal adopted on 1 October 2026 aims to extend the optional reverse charge mechanism and the quick reaction mechanism against VAT fraud until 30 June 2030.

The Council updates the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions as cooperation delivers further progress

On 9 October, EU Finance Ministers agreed on the latest revision of the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. The update reflects both progress made by jurisdictions through cooperation with the EU and remaining concerns in the area