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Amazon Category Approval

Our experienced team will guide you through the process, ensuring compliance with Amazon’s requirements and increasing your chances of getting approved for restricted categories. We’ll assist you in preparing the necessary documentation, addressing any inquiries from Amazon, and presenting a compelling case for category access. Rely on our expertise and knowledge of Amazon’s guidelines to expedite the approval process and unlock new selling opportunities.

Amazon Category Approval

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Amazon Category Approval

What Is Amazon Category Approval?

Selling on Amazon, the biggest e-commerce platform is the best way for a business to reach its target market on a global scale. However, it does frequently happen that you may find your ideal product to sell on Amazon, with the ideal demand, low competition, and limitless sales potential.

However, you discover after doing more research that you might not be able to sell it because it belongs to one of Amazon’s prohibited categories. Obtaining approval for these prohibited products can be difficult, but it is not impossible.

Restricted categories on Amazon, also referred to as “gated categories,” are those that must first receive approval to sell from Amazon before being listed for sale on the website. Knowing which category your product belongs to is important because each category has different requirements that you must satisfy in order to be permitted to sell. One crucial point to keep in mind is that, unlike in the past, Amazon no longer imposes general restrictions. Instead, restrictions are only applied to sub-categories and sub-niches. The list of restrictions now shows what appears to be a short list of restricted categories but a long list of restricted products as a result of this sub-category change.

Amazon Category Approval

Which Amazon Categories Are Restricted?

Amazon is easing restrictions in the more general categories. Instead, it limits access to niches within subcategories. Because of this, the list of prohibited categories is much smaller than the list of prohibited products. The following is a list of Amazon’s restricted categories for which you need permission to sell:

  • Postage stamps
  • Collectible Coins
  • Fine Arts
  • Jewellery
  • Music & DVD
  • Sports Collectibles
  • Watches

Several factors contribute to Amazon’s restrictions on product categories. Sometimes it is just because certain goods are subject to legislation or industry regulations. Other times, Amazon limits a category because its products could be dangerous to people’s safety. Because the products in each category are frequently fake or stolen, Amazon may also ban that category. Amazon may restrict a category due to its high demand and desire to protect the customer experience.

Amazon Category Approval

How Can Be Big Seller Assist in Obtaining
Amazon Category Approval?

Amazon’s main goal is to give its customers the best shopping experience possible. Amazon has additional security measures in place to safeguard the rights of sellers in order to assist in making that happen. With the help of our team of Amazon expert consultants at Be Big Seller, you can get category approval to sell on Amazon with just a few simple pointers:

Category Approval Process

Step 1

Making a Professional Seller Account

Creating a professional seller account is a must for receiving approval to sell restricted products on Amazon. An individual account will not get you very far, which is why Be Big Seller are important. We will assist you in setting up your professional account so that it is verified and prepared to proceed to the next stage.

Step 2

Develop Effective Performance Metrics

As the adage goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We, at Be Big Seller strongly believe that the time and money invested in setting up this entire advertising campaign is a waste if we cannot create graphic designs that will steal the heart of your prospective customers. A good pitch first opens with high-quality graphics. And that is what we precisely create for you. We will clarify any questions your customers may have, creating a sense of trust in your brand. Also, our graphics are so attractive that visitors will love browsing through your product page, potentially increasing your social shares.

Step 3

Provide Evidence of the Product's Authenticity

Amazon always has its customers’ best interests in mind. Be Big Seller has been in the business of assisting customers with their Amazon accounts for a very long time in order to identify them using our in-depth knowledge accurately. To show that your supplier is either the manufacturer or an authorized dealer, we will assist you in determining the product’s authenticity. This will increase your application’s success.

Step 4

Maintain Reputable Invoices for your Inventory

In order to help you list your product in the restricted category, we at Be Big Seller serves as your reliable partners, assisting you at every turn. We will work with you to make sure your invoices are valid and that the company information on them corresponds to the information in the seller’s accounts. We will also assist you in managing and generating invoices within a 90-day window before the application date. We carefully review all the data to make sure there are no errors.

Step 5

Maintaining a Company Website

A website is frequently required for building a recognizable brand and connecting with your target audience. We at Be Big Seller have a dedicated team of skilled developers who can assist you in building a stunning website that will serve as a signal to Amazon that you are a reliable seller. It will serve as both a tool to create life for your brand and a tool to provide you with the necessary authentication.

Step 2

Develop Effective Performance Metrics

As the adage goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We, at Be Big Seller strongly believe that the time and money invested in setting up this entire advertising campaign is a waste if we cannot create graphic designs that will steal the heart of your prospective customers. A good pitch first opens with high-quality graphics. And that is what we precisely create for you. We will clarify any questions your customers may have, creating a sense of trust in your brand. Also, our graphics are so attractive that visitors will love browsing through your product page, potentially increasing your social shares.

Step 4

Maintain Reputable Invoices for your Inventory

In order to help you list your product in the restricted category, we at Be Big Seller serves as your reliable partners, assisting you at every turn. We will work with you to make sure your invoices are valid and that the company information on them corresponds to the information in the seller’s accounts. We will also assist you in managing and generating invoices within a 90-day window before the application date. We carefully review all the data to make sure there are no errors.

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Amazon Category Approval

Does Selling in Prohibited Categories
on Amazon Make Sense?

For a few of the restricted categories on Amazon, it is admittedly true that there are very strict requirements. However, if a seller is willing to go above and beyond, many of these categories offer tremendous sales potential. There are several factors that make selling on Amazon worthwhile.

The first reason is that these restricted categories have less competition. Fewer sellers are competing in these product categories, so not everyone can sell these products. This gives you a greater chance of making sales or improving your seller metrics.

The ability to charge more for these goods is the second justification. Since there are fewer sellers, you can set a higher price for your goods without losing customers.

To conclude
Although selling on Amazon may seem complicated, keep in mind that the rules and specifications are what make this platform so great. Because of its reputation for quality, carries, Amazon is the destination of choice for many shoppers. With our team of expert Amazon consultants, you can ensure that you get access to the restricted categories on Amazon and make sure your products adhere to the guidelines and requirements necessary for selling on the platform.