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Cross-border Daily Briefing 2026-08-31

Key points

  1. 01Combined commission rates of the three major Russian platforms Ozon, Wildberries, and Yandex Market have surpassed 40%, and sellers' net margin has been squeezed to about 5% within a year, leaving almost no profit.
  2. 02The US market faces dual pressure: tariffs on Chinese goods surge by 104%, while the duty-free policy for low-value parcels is set to be tightened, increasing seller cost pressure.
  3. 03Shopee's overseas warehouse ASN auto-cancellation mechanism will take effect on September 1, changing Black Friday stocking rules and requiring sellers to adjust stocking strategies.
  4. 04Amazon's front-end product rating display has been revamped, and review management strategies need to be adjusted accordingly.
  5. 05Ozon has opened the Uzbekistan market, and TikTok Shop's Black Friday GMV nearly doubled, opening new market windows.

📋 Cross-border Seller Daily | 2026-08-31

⏰ 30-Second Overview

  • •Russian platforms' commission rates exceed 40%, net margin only 5%, Russian sellers urgently recalculate profits
  • •US dual squeeze: tariffs on Chinese goods surge 104% + duty-free treatment for low-value parcels to be tightened
  • •Shopee overseas warehouse ASN auto-cancellation mechanism takes effect September 1, Black Friday stocking rules change
  • •Amazon front-end product rating display revamped, review management strategy needs adjustment
  • •Ozon opens Uzbekistan, TikTok Shop Black Friday GMV nearly doubles, new market windows open

🔴 Key Focus

Combined commission rates of three major Russian platforms exceed 40%, seller net margin falls to 5% within a year

Ozon, Wildberries, and Yandex Market combined commission rates have surged above 40%, and Russian sellers' net margin has been squeezed to around 5% within a year, leaving almost no profit. It is recommended to immediately recalculate true net profit including all commissions, logistics, and returns, cut low-margin SKUs to preserve cash flow, and evaluate supply chain optimization or shift to Ozon's newly opened Central Asian market.

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Source: AltoSea Intelligence · aitosea.ai · updated 2026-08-31