E-COMMERCE

As part of a series of changes to its general rules on foreign trade made on 30 November 2018, Mexico has lowered from US$300 to US$50 the de minimis threshold for low-value postal imports. As a result, effective from 1 March 2019 postal imports valued at US$50 or less will benefit from duty-free and tax-free treatment while postal imports valued at more than US$50 and not more than US$1,000 will qualify for special simplified entry and face a single 16 percent duty. More

Providing practical guidance for SMEs in the baby and maternity product industry, this report explores the potential of the ASEAN markets, focuses on Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore (a key regional hub). It evaluates the retail and distribution channels, while providing a guide to the market entry and marketing strategies. It also charts the e-commerce development and highlight other issues that overseas companies need to be aware of. More

On 7 December 2018, the European Commission published the new Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List. The Watch List elaborates upon e-commerce and physical marketplaces outside the EU that have been reported to engage in, facilitate or benefit from substantial counterfeiting and piracy. More

Aside from various brick-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce channels have quickly become a new force in the watch industry. For Hong Kong watch suppliers, it is imperative to understand the fast-changing local retail landscape and select the optimal distribution strategy. More