Overview of categories
This article applies to selling in: United States

Overview of categories

This table provides an overview of the product categories in which you can sell.

Even if selling in a category does not require approval from Amazon, selling certain products may require approval. For more information including instructions on how to apply, go to Categories and products that require approval.

For more details on how to assess the conditions of products, go to Condition guidelines.

To learn how to offer certified refurbished products, go to Amazon Renewed.

Important: The Miscellaneous product category has been discontinued.

Product category Conditions allowed Approval required
Amazon Device Accessories New, Certified refurbished, and Used

No

Selling guidelines
Amazon Kindle Used No
Automotive & Powersports New

No

Baby Products (excluding apparel) New No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Beauty New No
Books New, Used, and Collectible

No

Collectible books condition guidelines
Camera & Photo New, Certified refurbished, and Used No
Cell Phones & Accessories New, Used, Certified refurbished; Unlocked

No

Selling guidelines
Collectible Coins Collectible-Like New

Yes

Selling guidelines
Consumer Electronics New, Certified refurbished, and Used

While listing in the Software, Video Games, and Consumer Electronics categories is generally open to all sellers, certain other products may require pre-approval.

Consumer Electronics

Condition guidelines: Consumer Electronics

Entertainment Collectibles Collectible-Like New

Yes

Selling guidelines
Fine Art New (includes Primary and Secondary Sale artworks) Yes, but new seller applications are limited. Review the general requirements for Amazon Fine Art.
Grocery & Gourmet Foods New

No, but certain sub-categories require approval.

Selling guidelines
Health & Personal Care New No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Home & Garden New, Certified refurbished, Used, and Collectible No
Independent Design New -
Industrial & Scientific New, Certified refurbished, and Used

No

Selling guidelines
Kindle Accessories and Amazon Fire TV Accessories New, Certified refurbished, and Used No
Major Appliances New, Used, and Certified refurbished

No

Music and DVD New, Used, and Collectible

Yes

Selling guidelines
Musical Instruments New, Certified refurbished, Used, and Collectible No
Office Products New, Certified refurbished, Used, and Collectible No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Outdoors New, Certified refurbished, and Used No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Personal Computers New, Certified refurbished, and Used No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Pet Supplies New, Certified refurbished, and Used No, but certain sub-categories require approval.
Software New and Used No, but may be required for specific products.
Sports New, Certified refurbished, and Used No
Sports Collectibles Collectible-like new

Yes

Selling guidelines
Tools & Home Improvement New, Certified refurbished, and Used No
Toys & Games New and Collectible No, but certain sub-categories require approval such as Children's toys.
Video, DVD & Blu-ray New, Used, and Collectible

Yes

Selling guidelines
Video Games New, Used, and Collectible No, but may be required for specific products.
Watches New

Yes

Selling guidelines
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