When you choose a category
for your products, make sure that you learn about the specific requirements and guidelines
for selling in that category.
Note: To learn more about the product categories
that are available, see Overview of categories.
Condition Guidelines: Some categories have
guidelines that describe the condition of products that you list as new, used, or
refurbished. To learn
more, see Condition Guidelines.
Style guides: Most categories have style
guides that can help you create great product titles and descriptions. Category style
guides are downloadable PDF files that contain site requirements for images, product
descriptions, and more. For
information, see Product page style guides.
Restricted products: Some products are restricted and cannot be sold on the Amazon
website under any conditions. To learn more, see Category, Product and
Content Restrictions.
Categories that require approval: Some
categories require that you get prior approval from Amazon before you can start selling.
Learn more about Categories and products requiring approval.
Products requiring additional approvals: Amazon’s
policies require that certain products sold through Amazon meet specified certification
standards. To learn more, see Products requiring additional approvals.
Required product identifiers: Most categories
require a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), such as a UPC, EAN or JAN, as a product
identifier. You can request exemptions in certain categories. Learn more about Product UPCs and GTINs.