Overview of categories
This table provides an overview of Amazon product categories as well as information on the following:
- Product types included in each of the Amazon product categories
- Conditions allowed
- Categories that require selling approval
- Relevant inventory file templates
- Relevant classification in the product classifier
- Relevant product category in the Add a Product tool
- Relevant browse tree guide
- Relevant style guide
For categories requiring approval, read the requirements page and complete the relevant request for approval of applications by visiting the Categories and Products Requiring approval page.
The Toys and Games category requires approval for selling from November to the end of January. At other times, this category is open to all sellers. Seller performance is an important factor in the approval process.
Although listing products in the Consumer Electronics and Health and Personal Care categories is generally open to all sellers, sales of specific products may require approval from category managers. If you have received a message that the product you want to list is restricted to approved sellers, contact us for approval.
