Selling "Hazmat" Products on Amazon: Prohibited or Possible?

Hello, today we will talk to you about selling Hazmat products on Amazon. If you are planning to sell a liquid, spray, battery or flammable product on Amazon, you need to know and be knowledgeable about the hazardous material rules called "Hazmat". Although there is no complete ban on such products, they must be offered for sale with certain procedures and documents. Especially for those who sell such products, they should pay much more attention to the Amazon FBA model. Misclassification, missing documents or improper packaging can not only lead to rejection of your orders, but also to serious consequences, such as suspension of your application, suspension from sale or legal sanctions. We also recommend you take a look at our e-export marketing page.

5 Essential Preparations for Shipping Hazmat Products on Amazon

MSDS/SDS Document It is a technical document consisting of 16 sections showing the content and hazard class of the product. It must have been issued within the last 5 years and must be ready to be submitted to Amazon.

Dangerous Goods Questionnaire is a mandatory form that must be filled out before Amazon FBA shipment. It is possible to know whether the product is classified as dangerous goods or not.

- Appropriate Packaging and Labeling: UN codes, hazard symbols e.g. flammable, irritant, transport warnings and special handling instructions must be included in full on the packaging.

- Participation in the Amazon FBA Dangerous Goods Program: Only FBA warehouses registered in this program accept hazmat products. It is not possible to ship products without participating in the program. You should not ship before completing your registration.

- Document Preparation for Customs and Logistics Process: For products sent abroad, the hazard class, transportation mode and UN number must be clearly stated in documents such as Proforma Invoice.

What happens if these rules are not followed?

The product is rejected: Amazon warehouses do not allow Amazon FBA products, so you will have to re-send the product when rejecting or shipping it. This will result in returned product and shipping costs.

Seller account may be suspended: Mislabeling is considered lying about product classification, which is against Amazon Policies.

The shipment gets stuck at customs: If product information is missing or misdeclared, or if the wrong shipping labels are used, the product may be held at customs or even returned to the country.

Carriers will not carry them: If products that you consider flammable or hazardous are shipped and not labeled, carriers will insist on not carrying them.

Legal and tax liability: Misrepresentation can cost you money, including through the taxation of the product or fines, and it cuts the ties with the law for illegal activities.

Sample Hazmat Products Sent from Turkey to Amazon US and European Warehouses

Export Partners Turkey is at Your Side in Hazmat Processes

If you want to ship your Hazmat products correctly and avoid potential problems during the Amazon FBA process, professional support makes a big difference. As Export Partners Turkey, we provide support to manufacturers and sellers in the following areas:

• Preparation and control of documents
• Guidance in customs processes
• Preparing products according to Amazon's criteria
• Logistics and labeling support

Conclusion: Hazmat Sales Not Risky, Need to Be Aware

With Amazon FBA, it is possible to sell products classified as hazardous materials, but it is necessary to know the Amazon policies and legal procedures regarding these products very well. Lack of information or violation of procedures can lead to serious financial and legal problems for sellers.

If you are looking for professional support in this process, you can contact us.