Dangerous goods identification guide (hazmat)
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:
- Which dangerous goods can be sold through FBA
- Which product classes, divisions, or both are prohibited for FBA
- How to determine if your product is a dangerous good (safety data sheet)
- Dangerous goods regulations
- Compliance and responsibilities for sellers
- Products that may be regulated as dangerous goods
For more information, go to Dangerous goods required information and documentation (hazmat).
Dangerous goods that can be sold through FBA
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:
- Eligible for FBA
- Packed in limited quantities (as defined in the latest version of IATA DGR)
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.
What can be sold in limited quantities
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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What cannot be sold through FBA
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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Determining if your product is a dangerous good
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:
- International Labour Organization to view information about occupational safety and health legislation (LEGOSH) by country
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) for global regulations and guidelines on safe handling and air transportation.
- additional information about products that may be regulated as dangerous goods
Dangerous goods regulations and standards
Dangerous goods in the Brazil are subject to the following regulations and standards:
- National Civil Aviation Agency Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) No. 175
- Regulation for the Road Transport of Dangerous Products- Resolution No. 5232, of December 14, 2016, RTTPP
- Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT)code ABNT NRB 14725-3: 2012
- National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) for National Civil Aviation Agency regulations and standards
- National Land Transportation Agency (ANTT) for regulations and standards
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Depending upon your location, European Union regulations and other country-specific and local laws or regulations may apply.
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to view “Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284)”
- International Air Transport Association's Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR)
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code)
- International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways, (ADN)
- International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
- International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID)
Compliance and responsibilities for sellers
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:
- Stay informed about current, relevant legislation and regulations
- Provide complete and correct information about your products
- Upload a complete, correct, and up-to-date SDS or exemption sheet.
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.
Products that may be regulated as dangerous goods
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
- Hats and vests with rechargeable batteries
- Hat stiffener
- Apparel stain remover
Automotive
- Engine and tire care
- Interior and paint care
- Oils and fluids
- Lead-acid batteries
- Spillable and non-spillable batteries
- Airbags
Baby
- Baby grooming and skincare
- Antibacterial products
Beauty and personal care
- Spray deodorants
- Hairspray
- Hair colors
- Hair dyes
- Perfume
- Essential oils
- Self-tanning lotions and sprays
- Antiseptics and disinfectants
- Verruca and wart treatments
- Insect repellents
- Aftershave treatments
- Cleaning cartridges (electric shavers)
- Hair removal solutions and treatments
- Shaving creams or foams
- Nail polish
Books
- Songbooks
- Magazines with beauty product samples
- E-book devices, e-readers
Consumer electronics
- Powerbanks
- Cell phones
- Chargers and batteries
- Darkroom supplies
- Speakers
Food and beverages
- Aromatic essential oils
- Products with high alcohol content
- Foods in pressurized container/aerosol format (for example, whipped cream)
- Spirits
Health and household
- Cleansers and cleaners
- Dishwashing liquids and powders
- Laundry liquids and powders
Home improvement
- Grills
- Pest and insect control
Office
- Cartridges and toners
- Equipment cleansers
- Tape, adhesives, and glue
- Markers, highlighters, pens, and refills
Pet products
- Ear and eye care
- Flea, fly, mosquito, lice, and tick control
- Itch remedies
- Deodorizers
- Aquarium glass cleaners
- Aquarium water treatments and test kits
Shoes and bags
- Light-up shoes
- Sole and shoe stain remover
- Shoe polish
Sports and outdoor
- Airsoft supplies
- Camp stoves
- Hand warmers
- E-bikes and e-scooters
- Bike tools and equipment
- Spillable and non-spillable batteries
- Lifesaving vests
Toys
- Battery-operated toys
- Arts and crafts
- Building kits
- Chemistry sets
- Painting and repair kits
- Kits with sprays
- Crackers
Video games
- Controllers
- Wireless and Bluetooth headsets
- Gamepads
