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.
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.
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.
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.