Categories and products requiring approval

We want customers to be able to shop with confidence on Amazon. For certain products and categories, Amazon might require additional fees, performance checks, and other qualifications.

We want customers to be able to shop with confidence on Amazon. For certain products, brands, categories, and sub-categories, Amazon requires sellers to obtain approval before listing products for sale. The approval process may include document requests, performance checks, and other qualifications.

To apply to list a product that already exists in Amazon’s catalogue and requires approval, follow these steps:

From the Seller Central Home page, click Catalog menu and select Add a Product.

1. Search for the item you want to sell.
2. In the search results, click the Show limitations link next to the item.
3. Click the Apply to sell button to begin the application process.

To add a new product to Amazon’s catalogue in one of the categories with restrictions listed below, follow the link to the application and submit the required information related to your product.

For a comprehensive list of product categories in which you can sell, see Overview of Categories

Sellers may apply in advance to sell the specific products or categories of products listed below. The links below provide more information about the approval requirements or process for each product or category.

• Hoverboards and Personal Electronic Mobility (E-Mobility) Devices
• Amazon Renewed