Cross-border Daily Briefing 2026-09-18
Key points
- 01Amazon has upgraded account sweeps with AI retroactive review and one-time video verification, making older sellers the hardest hit due to historical data inconsistencies; verify account information consistency immediately.
- 02Malaysia's 10% sales tax enforcement may be strengthened, so sellers exporting to Malaysia need to reserve tax funds and review tax compliance.
- 03Germany inspected 934 e-commerce websites and found legal problems in all of them; sellers in Germany should immediately self-check legal pages and product compliance.
- 04Thailand's duty-free policy for imports under 1,500 baht has officially ended, raising costs for low-priced items.
- 05Amazon P-4 second-instance account suspensions are increasing; sellers should prepare utility bills and other appeal materials in advance.
📋 Cross-border Seller Daily | 2026-09-18
⏰ 30-Second Overview
- •Amazon's AI retroactive review and one-time video verification intensify account sweeps; older sellers become hardest hit, immediately verify account information consistency
- •Malaysia's 10% sales tax enforcement may be strengthened; sellers exporting to Malaysia need to reserve tax funds and review tax compliance
- •Germany's compliance inspection of 934 e-commerce websites found problems in all of them; sellers in Germany should immediately self-check legal pages and product compliance
- •Thailand's duty-free policy for items under 1,500 baht officially ends, raising costs for low-price products
- •Amazon P-4 second-instance account suspensions increase; prepare utility bill and other appeal materials in advance
🔴 Key Focus
AI Retroactive Review and Video Verification Only One Chance! Amazon's Protocol Three Account Sweeps, Why Older Sellers Become the Hardest Hit?
Amazon uses AI retroactive review and one-time video verification to strengthen audits; older accounts become the hardest hit due to historical information inconsistencies. Impact: One failed verification leads to account suspension, with limited appeal opportunities. Recommendation: Immediately check backend entity, brand authorization, address, and other information; ensure the legal representative can cooperate with video verification; do not change key information recently to avoid triggering risk control.
Malaysia's 10% Sales Tax Enforcement May Increase
The Malaysia Retail Association calls for strengthened regulation of cross-border low-value goods. Impact: Sales tax enforcement may be intensified, customs clearance may be blocked, and costs may rise. Recommendation: Immediately review whether pricing on Malaysia site includes tax and reserve tax budget; confirm whether logistics plan covers tax withholding.
⏰ Watch for Malaysia Customs follow-up implementation rules
Germany's 934 E-commerce Websites Receive Compliance Inspection, All Have Legal Problems
German regulation is clearly tightening. Impact: Selling in Germany faces fines and delisting risks, especially regarding terms, privacy policies, and product compliance. Recommendation: Immediately self-check Impressum, Datenschutz, Widerrufsbelehrung and other legal pages, and commission local compliance services to investigate.
Amazon P-4 Second-Instance Account Suspension, How Should Sellers Respond?
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