TikTok Boom: Car Sunshade Sells 10,000+ Units Daily

1. TikTok Boom: Car Sunshade Sells 10,000+ Units Daily

According to GoodsFox data, TikTok Malaysia shop ideco saw a massive surge in sales, with 14,000 car windshield sunshades sold on December 31, 2024. The sunshade protects cars from UV rays and heat, offering ideal interior protection. As TikTok continues to grow, ideco's highly practical product is drawing significant attention from car owners, becoming a top seller on the platform.

Source: GoodsFox

2. Thailand Exempts Import Tax for Goods Under 1,500 THB

The Thai Ministry of Finance announced that from January 1 to December 31, 2025, imported goods valued at 1,500 THB or less (including shipping and insurance fees, CIF) will be exempt from import taxes. This policy follows a previous 7% VAT on small parcels during July 2024 and aims to boost cross-border e-commerce and fulfill international trade obligations. From January to August 2024, 89 million low-value parcels were imported, totaling 26 billion THB, with a year-end forecast of over 30 billion THB.

3. Shopee Vietnam Adjusts Operations for Hung Kings' Holiday

Shopee Vietnam announced changes in operational hours for the Hung Kings’ holiday, occurring on the 10th day of the lunar third month. Orders placed by 4 PM must be confirmed the same day, while those delivered between 7 PM and noon the next day must be confirmed by noon. This adjustment helps sellers manage operations smoothly during the holiday.

4. Amazon Merges Prime Exclusive Discounts into Price Discounts Tool

Amazon is set to merge its “Prime Exclusive Discounts” into the “Price Discounts” tool on January 7, 2025. However, some sellers are frustrated by the lack of bulk upload functionality in the new tool. Amazon has assured that discounts created with the Prime tool will remain active, but no new discounts can be created from January 1, 2025, onward.

5. Temu Updates for EU Market

Temu has announced a major update for its EU market tools, allowing sellers to publish products across 27 EU countries in one click, effective from December 29, 2024. Additionally, shipping times for cross-country delivery will increase, and merchants can now set different prices per market.