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1. For returned goods that have already been exported with tax refunds, the relevant taxes must be repaid.
   2. If the returned goods were produced using bonded or duty-free materials, import duties and taxes on the materials must be repaid.
   3. Income generated from the disposal of waste/scrap may be subject to Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Consumption Tax.
   4. Sales returns shall offset current period sales revenue, and related gains or losses shall be included in the current period's accounts. Please refer to relevant tax laws and regulations for details.

LCL cargo generally cannot be arranged by specific shipping companies, as many shipping companies only accept FCL bookings. LCL is usually handled and distributed centrally by freight forwarding companies. Freight forwarding sources are limited and may be concentrated in a few shipping companies. Therefore, try not to specify a shipping company during the transaction to avoid being unable to meet the requirements.

The transportation of goods between China and Australia is mainly carried out by sea freight, which has the advantages of large capacity and low cost. However, due to the long geographical distance between the two countries, the transportation time of goods is relatively long. The length of transportation time mainly depends on the following factors: the origin and destination of the goods, the type of goods, the mode of transportation, season, and weather conditions.
Origin and destination of goods:
The main ports in China include Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, etc., while the main ports in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc. Generally speaking, the transportation time from ports in eastern China to ports in eastern Australia is shorter, while the transportation time from ports in western China to ports in western Australia is relatively longer.

With the continuous growth of global trade and the rise of cross-border e-commerce, cross-border logistics has become an important link in development. When choosing a cross-border logistics mode, shippers should consider the following issues:
1. Consider transportation modes:
Different transportation modes have different costs, speeds, and reliability. Air freight is usually the fastest option, but the cost is relatively high; Shipping costs are relatively low, but the speed is slow; Land transportation is suitable for countries that are closer in distance. The shipper should choose the most suitable mode of transportation based on the type, value, and delivery time requirements of the goods.

After the completion of foreign trade orders, many sellers will face the same problem: whether to choose sea freight, air freight, or international express delivery for shipment. There are significant differences in terms of timeliness, price, and applicable types of goods among different modes of transportation. If the characteristics of these transportation methods are not understood, cross-border sellers are prone to a mismatch between cost and timeliness when arranging international logistics. For those who have been engaged in cross-border e-commerce or foreign trade for a long time, understanding the differences between sea freight, air freight, and international express delivery is a key step in controlling international logistics costs.

Recently, the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce announced that the "Tax Free Without Invoice" registration module of the Shenzhen Cross-border E-commerce Online Integrated Service Platform has been officially launched,

enabling full-process electronic operations. Cross-border e-commerce enterprises in Shenzhen are required to make an appointment for registration two natural days prior to the clearance of goods, with data confirmation available on T+2. It is important to note that sellers must handle the process on officially recognized platforms and avoid using other third-party channels.

On January 29th, Amazon Japan announced that the 2026 Spring Sale will undergo a comprehensive upgrade, adopting for the first time a format of two sales events, each lasting 168 hours, with an overall scale comparable to that of Prime Day. This promotion aims to precisely capture the peak periods of moving, school enrollment, and job entry in Japan during March and April, meeting the strong demand for furniture storage, office digital products, and other categories. This upgrade involves two major aspects: scale and exposure. Products will receive core traffic resources such as homepage recommendations and exclusive event pages. At the same time, sellers can apply for various activities such as Z-cost-effective (requiring a price reduction of more than 8% and payment of a basic fee), free price discounts/Prime exclusive discounts (requiring a discount of more than 5%), coupons (with a fee cap set from February 6th), and free point promotions.

Recently, Shenzhen Safu Commercial Co., Ltd., the company behind Zaful, a Chinese fast fashion benchmark brand that was once as famous as Shein, has been filed for bankruptcy liquidation. As a subsidiary of Crossborderlink, Zaful was once selected as one of the top 50 Chinese overseas brands by BRANDZ, with a peak monthly active user base of 17.79 million. However, in recent years, its operations have been under pressure. As of September 30, 2025, its net assets stood at -734.6889 million yuan. This time, a bankruptcy application was triggered due to a labor contract dispute. The court has appointed an administrator to advance the liquidation process, and Crossborderlink will lose control over it.

Recently, Amazon has been frequently updating its global policies, with North American and European sites bearing the brunt of adjustments to the fee structure. The US site will see changes to sales commissions and logistics rates from January 15th, while the European site has correspondingly reduced commissions and FBA shipping fees for clothing items. Additionally, the Japanese site plans to implement logistics cost optimization measures on April 1st. In terms of compliance, the EU's Zero Deforestation Regulation has come into effect for large enterprises, requiring traceability for products such as beef and timber. Meanwhile, Japan is strengthening various certifications such as the Consumer Product Safety Law and the Electrical Appliance Safety Law, stipulating that products like baby toys and cycling helmets must be accompanied by certificates of compliance. It is worth noting that the Canadian and Brazilian sites have fully implemented KYC qualification reviews, and categories such as portable power banks and walkers will be removed from sale due to safety regulations by March 10th.

Shenzhen is accelerating the reform of cross-border e-commerce tax compliance, focusing on addressing practical issues that sellers are concerned about, such as multi-store declaration, platform fee deduction, and invoice-free procurement. The reform measures include implementing the "registration system" for consolidated declaration and standardizing the disbursement of platform fees. Among them, the invoice-free tax exemption online registration function for the 9610 export mode is expected to be launched by the end of January. Enterprises can complete tax exemption registration with just one click by selecting the customs declaration number, significantly improving the efficiency of export tax rebates. This series of measures will make cross-border e-commerce tax operations more transparent and convenient.