Detailed Guide for Amazon FBA Inbound in the US: Essential Precautions and Prohibited Items

Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service provides sellers with significant convenience, allowing them to manage inventory and distribution more effectively on the global e-commerce platform. However, to ensure smooth and compliant processes, sellers must strictly adhere to Amazon's inbound requirements and prohibited items regulations when using the FBA service. Below is a list of prohibited items for those who wish to use Amazon FBA in the US.

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Animals and Animal Products
  • Automotive and Powersports Products
  • Composite Wood Products
  • Cosmetics and Skin/Hair Care Products
  • CPAP Cleaning and Disinfecting Devices
  • Currency, Coins, Cash Equivalents, and Gift Cards
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
  • Electronic Devices
  • Explosives, Weapons, and Related Items
  • Export-Controlled Products
  • Food and Beverage Products
  • Gambling and Lottery Products
  • Hazardous and Prohibited Items
  • Human Parts and Burial Artifacts
  • Jewelry and Precious Gems
  • Laser Products
  • Lighting Products
  • Lock Picking and Theft Devices
  • Medical Devices and Accessories
  • Offensive and Controversial Materials
  • Pesticides and Pesticide Devices
  • Plant and Seed Products
  • Postage Meters and Stamps
  • Recalled Products
  • Recycling Electronic Devices
  • Refrigerants
  • Strike Anywhere Matches
  • Subscriptions and Periodicals
  • Surveillance Equipment
  • Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products
  • Warranties, Service Plans, Contracts, and Guarantees
  • Upholstered Furniture, Bedding, and Other Quilted Products4o