Cross-border Trade with Latin America: Barriers Rise Again

In 2026, Mercado Libre comprehensively upgraded its onboarding review process for Chinese sellers.

Two new mandatory challenges have been added:

• ✅ Facial Recognition for Legal Entities
• ✅ Dual Verification of Identification Documents

All materials mustAuthentic, Clear, EffectiveThe
❌ Any forgery, alteration, or photo editing is strictly prohibited.
❌ As soon as it is discovered,Permanently Revoke Eligibility to Join

Want to pass the review smoothly? Please check off each item on the “Core Qualifications Checklist” below—you cannot submit your application if even one item is missing.

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Basic Required Qualification Documents

(All are essential)

📌 General Requirements
All materials must be providedColor high-resolution scans or actual photos, Copies and screenshots are not accepted.
The text, official seal, and photograph on the document must be clear and legible, with no obstructions, blurring, or glare.

1. Business license

2. Legal Representative’s Identification Documents

• Provide a valid certificate of incorporationFront and Back of the Second-Generation Resident ID Card
• Your name and ID number must matchBusiness License: Legal Representative Informationup toReal-Name Information for Account Registrationidentical
• New in 2026: Complete the legal representative'sDynamic Facial Recognition Verification
• For some sites, the following information is still needed: valid for at least 6 monthsScanned copy of passport

3. Valid Contact Information

4. Compliant Receiving Accounts

• It must match the registered entity.Corporate U.S. Dollar Receiving Account
• Or a U.S. dollar account in the name of the corresponding entity issued by a third-party cross-border payment platform (such as LianLian Pay, PaiAnying, or Wanlihui, etc.)
• ❌ Do not use a personal payment account
• The account name must matchBusiness License: Company Nameidentical

5. Supporting Documents for Corporate Bank Accounts

Meike Duo Implementation in 2026Stricter KYC verification, the following must be provided:

• Matching the entity listed on the business licenseCorporate Account Opening Permit, or issued by a bankProof of Corporate Account Opening
• For some parts of the review process, you will also need to provideBank statements for the corporate account for the past three months(For verifying the authenticity of business entities)

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Requirements for Brands and Specialty Categories to Join the Platform

🏷️ Branded Products

• Provide the corresponding category R Mark maybe TM symbol Certificate of Registration
• Priority RecognitionLocal Registration in Latin AmericaTrademarks registered in China or other regions overseas may also be used.
• New Regulations for the Authorized Chain in 2026(Non-private label):
• must provideLevel 3 or belowThe complete authorization chain
  (Brand → Tier 1 Distributor → Merchant, no more than three tiers)
• The authorization document must specify: the authorizedProduct Categories, License Term, Authorized Sales Regions
• Electronic signatures must be certified by a compliance platform (such as Adobe Sign); ❌ Do not create official seals yourself using Photoshop.

⚠️ Special Categories (Require Additional Certification)

For food, cosmetics, maternal and infant products, and electrical products, the following additional information is required:

• Production License
• Business Registration Certificate
• Product Compliance Certification Report

🚫 Cross-border sellers are strictly prohibited from registering and selling on this platform.

Medical devices, regulated products, flammable and explosive materials
→ Under no circumstances should you submit an application to join the platform for products in that category.

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Supporting Documentation for Review

Although it's not mandatory, it canSignificantly increase the pass rate, and you'll be matched with a dedicated Chinese account manager even faster.

By 2026, independently operated retail stores will haveEliminate Mandatory Cross-Border E-Commerce Transaction Volume Requirements, but if you can provide the following materials, it will be a huge plus:

• Operational transaction records from the store backends of other major e-commerce platforms (Amazon, AliExpress, Shopee, etc.)
• Store Sales Data
• Proof of Brand Operations

✅ Final Thoughts

In 2026, Meike Duo is leveragingStricter eligibility requirementsScreen for compliant, reputable Chinese sellers.

Facial Recognition + Corporate Account Verification + Authorization Chain Traceability——
On the surface, it seems “difficult,” but in reality, it isProtection for High-Quality SellersThe

As long as you’re fully prepared and your materials are authentic, you’ll actually find yourself facing aLess cutthroat competition and a healthier "blue ocean" market in Latin AmericaThe

📌 We recommend bookmarking this article, checking each item against your own situation, and then submitting your application.

We wish all sellers a smooth customs clearance process and success in tapping into the Latin American market!

Note: Platform policies are subject to change at any time; please refer to the latest official announcements from Meikeduo.