Dangerous goods (also called hazmat) are substances or materials that may pose a risk during storing, handling, or transporting because they contain flammable, pressurized, corrosive, or otherwise harmful substances. To prevent potential health and safety risks, Amazon gathers dangerous goods information related to any products sold on Amazon.
Note that “dangerous goods” also refers to consumer products such as laptops, smartphones, household cleaners, spray paints, and cosmetics. You can find a list of products that may be regulated as dangerous goods at the bottom of this page.
Dangerous goods are divided into nine classes based on specific characteristics (see sections below). Some classes or divisions within classes are prohibited for FBA.
On this page, you’ll learn about the following:
For more information, go to Dangerous goods required information and documentation (hazmat).
As a seller on Amazon, you must ensure that your products comply with all dangerous goods regulations. The following dangerous goods can be sold through FBA:
Class | Division | Name | Label | UN ID | Product description | Examples |
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9 | - | Miscellaneous dangerous substances |
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UN3480 UN3481 UN3090 UN3091 | Lithium batteries | Power banks, cameras, mobile phones, battery chargers |
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UN2807 | Magnetized material | Speakers, headphones, light meters, magnetic decals, small tools, toys. |
Class | Division | Name | Transport Label | Hazard Pictogram |
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2 | 2.1 | Flammable gases | ![]() |
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2.2 | Non-flammable, non-toxic gases | ![]() |
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3 | - | Flammable liquids | ![]() |
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4 | 4.1 | Flammable solids | ![]() |
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5 | 5.1 | Oxidisers | ![]() |
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5.2 | Organic peroxides | ![]() |
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6 | 6.1 | Toxic substances | ![]() |
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8 | - | Corrosive substances | ![]() |
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9 | - | Miscellaneous dangerous substances | ![]() |
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Products that ship to fulfillment centers must be:
Some classes of dangerous goods even in limited quantities, will be rejected by Amazon. Products may not only be regulated under the law, but also prohibited for FBA. For information about country-specific and local laws and regulations, go to What cannot be sold through FBA and Dangerous goods regulations and standards below.
Products from these classes can be sold through FBA in limited quantities only:
Class | Division | Name | Transport label | Hazard pictogram |
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2 | 2.1 | Flammable gases |
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2.2 | Non-flammable, non-toxic gases |
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3 | - | Flammable liquids |
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4 | 4.1 | Flammable solids |
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5 | 5.1 | Oxidizers |
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5.2 | Organic peroxides |
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6 | 6.1 | Toxic substances |
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8 | - | Corrosive substances |
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9 | - | Miscellaneous dangerous substances |
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The following classes or divisions are prohibited for FBA:
Class | Division | Name | Transport label | Hazard pictogram |
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1 | - | Explosive substances |
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2 | 2.3 | Toxic gas |
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4 | 4.2 | Substances liable to spontaneous combustion |
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4.3 | Substances dangerous when wet |
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6 | 6.2 | Infectious substances | ![]() |
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7 | - | Radioactive material |
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Any warning label or phrase on a product package means that it may be regulated as a dangerous good. Some dangerous goods products don’t require warning labels or phrases (for example, cosmetics and speakers with magnetized material). But the absence of labels or warnings does not mean they aren’t dangerous goods.
If you think your product may be regulated as a dangerous good, ask the manufacturer or supplier. The manufacturer is required to provide a safety data sheet (SDS) for all regulated products. You must in turn upload this SDS by on Manage dangerous goods classification.
Once the SDS is uploaded, Amazon will review it and classify your product accordingly, as long as the information is complete and accurate. For more information, go to Dangerous goods review process (hazmat) and Dangerous goods required information and documentation (hazmat).
For more information, go to the following websites:
Dangerous goods in the Brazil are subject to the following regulations and standards:
Depending upon your location, European Union regulations and other country-specific and local laws or regulations may apply.
Dangerous goods that you send to us must comply with all applicable regulations to ensure that they are transported, stored, handled, and labeled safely and correctly. Noncompliance exposes employees, carriers, and customers to potential health and safety risks.
To sell dangerous goods through FBA, you must do the following:
When sending inventory to Amazon, you’re confirming that all products comply with any legal requirements, and that the information provided is complete, correct, and current.
Providing incorrect or incomplete information may result in your products being blocked for sale. Corrective actions may also be required, or you may lose your Amazon selling privileges. Products identified as unfulfillable dangerous goods upon receipt at a fulfillment center may be disposed of at your expense.
These product categories don’t contain every potential dangerous good. However, they offer useful examples of dangerous goods that could be among your listings.
Use the Look up an ASIN tool above to see whether a particular FBA ASIN is classified as a dangerous good.
Apparel
Automotive
Baby
Beauty and personal care
Books
Consumer electronics
Food and beverages
Health and household
Home improvement
Office
Pet products
Shoes and bags
Sports and outdoor
Toys
Video games