In the past two days, H&M’s boycott of Xinjiang cotton has caused a stir, and this matter has also involved many foreign brands that have the same behavior as H&M. They have become The target of the national “crusade”, the impact of the incident was unprecedented.
However, while the anger of the domestic people has not subsided, Amazon has once again entered the hot search on Weibo. As a well-known e-commerce platform with global coverage, it has unexpectedly It is also involved in the “muddy waters” of boycotting Xinjiang cotton.
It is rumored that Amazon will ban all Chinese cotton products
Yesterday afternoon, a blog post on Weibo attracted widespread attention from netizens, “Some netizens discovered that Amazon in the United States suspected that it had removed all Chinese cotton products from its shelves.”
On the Weibo, a netizen posted a post saying that Amazon’s US site banned all Chinese cotton fabrics, and released a screenshot of an Amazon email.
The screenshot email shows: According to the provisions of U.S. law on products containing Xinjiang cotton or tomatoes, this The product has been removed. We are taking this action because this product is not allowed for sale on Amazon.
As soon as the news came out, the seller group immediately exploded. Some complained about Amazon’s shamelessness. Some question the authenticity of this news, and more sellers are worried about whether clothing and textile products can continue to be sold on Amazon in the future.
In the comment area of the original Douban post, netizens also expressed their anger.
It is reported that in addition to Amazon, the well-known American home furnishing e-commerce platform Wayfair has also informed sellers that it firmly opposes all forms of of forced labor, requiring sellers to clarify their supply chain relationships. Between the lines, there is a “disdain” for Xinjiang cotton.
In addition, there is also a screenshot widely circulated in the seller exchange group. The content is received by textile and clothing foreign trade companies in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places. Notices from U.S. buyers require them to “not use Xinjiang cotton” and the clothing and textiles in their orders must not contain “any Xinjiang cotton ingredients.”
In addition to not being able to use Xinjiang cotton, the above-mentioned foreign trade companies are also required to submit the following documents:
The certificate of origin must indicate the customer’s purchase order information and the address of the factory where the goods are produced.
The seller guarantees that Zhongming’s export products do not contain cotton from the region.
Cotton raw silk purchase order and invoice.
Cotton thread purchase order and invoice.
Cotton purchase order and invoice.
Any additional documentation required to comply with U.S. Customs orders.
So far, the behavior of the above-mentioned foreign e-commerce platforms has caused dissatisfaction among many cross-border sellers and foreign trade personnel, whether in forums or communication groups, everywhere It can be seen that the seller criticized it verbally.
“A war without gunpowder! This is a comprehensive suppression of China’s textile industry. Our country can no longer be weak. .”
“See the situation clearly, give up illusions, and be prepared.”
” Resolutely boycott ugly foreign brands!”
However, the news came so suddenly that people have to doubt the authenticity of the information. At the same time, there are also sellers in the clothing category whose products have not been removed from the shelves. So is this news groundless or is someone deliberately setting the trend?
Is the information true or has it been manipulated?
As early as last year, the United States issued relevant bans. On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially announced a ban, requiring all ports of entry to detain cotton products and any similar products produced by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Only importers can prove that these goods are not contaminated during the production process. Only by using “forced labor” can they be released.
Although there have been signs before, it does not mean that Amazon has now begun a comprehensive boycott of Chinese cotton products, and manyThe seller’s feedback also makes this matter suspicious.
Some sellers searched for keywords on Amazon and found that Amazon had not removed Xinjiang cotton products from the shelves, and said that this matter was caused by deliberate people.
Some sellers also said that the cotton products they sell have not received any removal notices. This is a False news.
However, there are still sellers who believe that the content of the email is not wrong, and this also occurs in the background. email.
There have been divergent opinions for a while as to where the truth is hidden. Amazon officials have not yet come out to explain.
In addition, there is another theory that the content of this email is a prohibition order issued by the Trump administration in January this year:
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on January 13 that cotton and tomato products produced in Xinjiang will be detained at all ports of entry in the United States. This “temporary detention order” applies to raw fiber, clothing, textiles made from cotton grown in Xinjiang, as well as canned tomatoes, sauces, rice dumplings and other tomato products from Xinjiang, even if they are processed or manufactured in a third country. commodity.
Some sellers speculated that this email occurred in January this year, and said that a large number of sellers had been affected by the scam at that time, and most of the reasons for these products being removed were It says Xinjiang cotton in the title and description.
It is reported that in January this year, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP had detained 43 batches of products containing Xinjiang products The total value of the goods exceeds US$2 million.
Although this news has not been officially confirmed, sellers should take precautions before it happens, and it is recommended to sell For sellers of related products, it is best to delete sensitive words in bulk in advance or replace them with cot*on.
Finally, no matter whether Amazon or other e-commerce platforms boycott Xinjiang cotton, Chinese sellers must adhere to the bottom line of defending national rights and interests. Let us support China and Xinjiang cotton together. !
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