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Understanding Amazon's Selling Restrictions
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Hello sellers,

We have been seeing a lot of threads where sellers are reporting increased cases of initial selling authorization denials and existing authorization revocations. Let´s dive into this:

Selling on Amazon comes with great opportunities, but also important responsibilities. One key aspect you need to understand is Amazon's product selling restrictions. Let's break down what these restrictions mean for your business and how to navigate them successfully.

What Are Amazon's Selling Restrictions?

Amazon implements selling restrictions to protect customers and maintain trust in the marketplace. These restrictions ensure that products sold are:

  • Safe for customers
  • Authentic and genuine
  • Compliant with local regulations
  • Meeting Amazon's quality standards

Types of Restrictions

Restrictions can apply at multiple levels:

  • Individual ASINs
  • Specific brands
  • Entire categories
  • Sub-categories
  • Brands within certain categories

Note: Some products may have multiple layers of restrictions, requiring separate approvals for each level.

How to Check if You Need Approval

  1. Log into Seller Central
  2. Go to "Add a Product"
  3. Click "Show limitations"
  4. Review any restrictions or requirements listed

The Approval Process

If you discover you need approval to sell a product:

  1. Submit an application through Seller Central
  2. Provide required documentation, which may include:
  • Purchase invoices from manufacturers or authorized distributors
  • Product photos
  • Compliance certificates
  • Safety documentation
  • Other category-specific requirements

Important: Not all restricted products accept applications. If you see "Your account does not qualify" or there's no "Apply to sell" option, that restriction cannot be lifted at this time.

Managing Ongoing Restrictions

Keep in mind that:

  • Restrictions can change over time
  • Previously approved products may become restricted
  • New documentation may be required periodically
  • Performance issues can affect your ability to sell restricted products

What If Your Application Is Declined?

If your application is declined, you can:

  1. Review the rejection reason carefully
  2. Gather new or additional documentation
  3. Submit a new application when ready
  4. Monitor for any changes in restrictions

Pro Tip: Keep detailed records of all your approval documentation, as you may need to reference them later.

Best Practices for Success

  1. Research restrictions before sourcing products
  2. Maintain high-quality documentation
  3. Stay informed about category requirements
  4. Monitor your account health regularly
  5. Keep records of all approvals and documentation

Remember: Amazon Selling Partner Support cannot provide additional information about certain restriction decisions. The best approach is to monitor the categories you're interested in and watch for changes in restrictions over time.

Selling Applications FAQ

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hi there, I’m after a bit of advice please. The postal charges from France to the rest of the world have changed recently and whereas before I could send anywhere very cheaply I now can’t. So is it possible (I can’t seem to find my way) to change my settings so I only sell within the country I’m in, no international sales. I’m asking about items already in my inventory that have been uploaded by me over the years I’ve been on Amazon. If possible I’d like to revert my inventory back to just distributing within my own country. Thanks in advance for any help.

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I am selling toys and I have noticed a significant decrease of sales through Amazon last months (around 30-50% in comparsion with same period of last year). I am doing the same things like in the past (checking the supplies, prices, etc), also I have a positive account health.

Have you notices same problems, or is this a common sign of any sales in Amazon, or were there some changes in the system or new rules?? Dont you know what could be the reason?

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Anyone else having issues with Royal Mail leaving parcels outside lately?

I don't recall it having these issues before with RM, only with couriers like Evri. Is this something they started to do? We've had a spike in these kinds of issues.

Surprisingly, some have been left outside the doors of community apartments. I really don't know how any sensible person thinks its safe to do this, you wouldn't leave your own property out in a hallway never mind outside where anyone can take the parcel.

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Very simple, can someone please explain why Amazon say as a fact that a price is below the minimum price when clearly the price is higher than the minimum price, it is very clear that there is a serious issue in Amazon with this minimum pricing, just look at the screenshots and tell me that it is correct? The listings are all suspended as Amazon state as a FACT that the selling price is below the minimum price, it is clear that the price is higher than the minimum price.

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Amazon Buy Shipping is a joke!
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This is becoming a joke now at this stage, 4 orders this week have either been lost or just not delivered when buying shipping labels from Amazon buy Shipping. I know it is a Royal Mail problem, but it never happens when I buy my postage directly through Click and Drop. Then again if I do that I get penalised on account health. Going round in circles and losing orders every week now at this stage. I post personalised greeting cards A5 using 2nd class with Amazon buy shipping and they insist on buying it through them or my ODR is affected. I have tried to speak with chat support and you all know how that goes, reading from a screen and passing the buck to Royal Mail as per usual. Why can't we just buy direct from Click and Drop??? and not have our account health affected. Disgraceful in my opinion.

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Amazon lost 7 units of a product from the fulfillment center, so I applied for reimbursement of the amount (COST OF GOODS) with case id "11232128652", and Amazon gave me only around 72% of the landing cost back to me, which is absurd, and it shouldn't happen.

Here is the breakdown of the inventory:

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Total Shipped/Receiving = 10

Lost Inbound = 7

Available = 3

Inbound/Reserved = 0

Defective/Expired = 0

Damaged (Potential Reimbursements) = 0

Sold = 3

Refunded = 0

Removed By Seller = 0

Per Unit Cost of Goods = £16.24

Total amount of lost goods = £113.68

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Giving total missing items of 7 units

I only got £82.32 from Amazon instead of £113.68.

What should I do in this case?

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Hi everyone

I'm dealing with a difficult buyer situation and would appreciate your thoughts or advice

A recent buyer received their order one day later than expected. I understand this can be frustrating, and I have offered a discount as a gesture of goodwill. However, the buyer insisted on a full refund without returning the item, and when I declined, she began sending messages that were increasingly aggressive.

She stated she would “leave her review all over social media” if I didn’t comply. Despite my efforts to resolve the situation professionally, she left a 1-star review claiming the products were expired. In fact, the items clearly show a manufacturing date, not an expiration date, and the product has a long shelf life remaining.

I’ve reported the review through Seller Central and flagged the buyer’s messages as inappropriate. Sadly, they disagree. Has anyone experienced something similar? What steps (if any) helped get this kind of review removed?

Thanks in advance for any insight.

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DPD collection Small parcel
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Hi I just created my first Amazon fba shipment with DPD amazon partner carrier, this is a Small parcel that weighs 1.520kg, do I need to drop this off with DPD or book a collection?? How do I go about dropping my inventory off or booking a collection? I Did not get an email or confirmation when the shipment was created and it now says ready to ship

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Hi all,

Is anyone else seeing issues with deferred payments not being released, even after the expected release date?

A large portion of my disbursements are marked as deferred, which I know can happen. But a few of them have passed their listed release dates, and the funds are still being held. My account health looks fine, and support hasn’t given a clear answer.

Has anyone had this happen before?

Did your funds eventually clear?

How long after the release date?

Any idea what might trigger these extended delays?

Would appreciate any insight.

Thanks!

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