North America is one of the most dynamic and promising e-commerce markets in the world, with its total e-commerce market revenue approaching USD 1 trillion in 2022. It is predicted that North American e-commerce is expected to grow by 15% per year from 2022 to 2026, and will approach Asia with a market scale of USD 1.8 trillion by 2026. Amazon accounts for about 40% of the U.S. e-commerce market, compared with 13% for Walmart, which ranks second. In Canada, Amazon has a market share of 44.2%, while Shopify has a market share of 10.9%

Today, we have organized information about Amazon-North America consumer electronics, light vehicles, button batteries and prohibited products.

Consumer products

Required documents:

1.Test report: Obtain a test report from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory to demonstrate that the product complies with the regulations, standards and requirements listed above.

2.Photos

• Model name, components or project number
• The name and address of the manufacturer, importer, distributor or authorized representative
• Marking label
• Compliance mark
• Warning against danger
• Product specifications and manual

Light vehicles

New York’s special requirements for electric mobility devices

• For electric mobility devices sold in New York City, you must submit a qualified test report or certificate demonstrating compliance with UL 2272.
• For batteries used in electric mobility devices sold in New York City, you must submit a qualified test report or certificate that complies with UL 2271.
• Electric mobility devices and their batteries must display the logo of the certification body or the name or logo of the testing laboratory on the product packaging or the product itself.

Required documents:

1.Test report: Obtain a test report from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory to demonstrate that the product complies with the regulations, standards and requirements listed above.

2.Photos

• Model name, components or project number
• The name and address of the manufacturer, importer, distributor or authorized representative
• Marking label
• Compliance mark
• Warning against danger
• Product specifications and manual

3.For e-bikes, in addition to the above information, you also need to provide:

• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) for e-bikes
• A valid ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation certificate issued to the testing laboratory by the ILAC-MRA signatory
• Certification logo or test report as evidence of compliance with bicycle requirements (16 CFR Part 1512)

Button Batteries

Additional information

• Products or models shown on the detail page of button batteries and coin batteries
• Product description and manuals for button cells and coin cells
• Images of product labels, relevant safety information, compliance markings, hazard warnings, and various aspects of product packaging, etc.
• To obtain test reports from laboratories with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation qualifications, demonstrating that the product complies with the above regulations, standards and requirements.
• Test reports must include pictures to prove that the product tested is the same product listed on the product detailed page

If applicable, a general certificate of conformity or a certificate of analysis is acceptable

• Product images as evidences of compliance with the following requirements:

Anti-virus packaging requirements (16 CFR Part 1700.15)

Precautionary labeling statement requirements (Public Law 117-171)

Banned products

• Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries: models 14500、16340、18650、20700、21700、26650; and all products containing these battery types, even if the battery is not installed in the product.
• Backup battery for Apple or iPhone products
• Expired batteries

Related link: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/external/G200164510?locale=zh-CN+

In conclusion

Although Amazon is an online e-commerce platform, it has a strict product review system. Every product listed must comply with the relevant certificate regulation of the region or country where is located. If a product lacks these necessary certifications, sellers may face many obstacles, such as the suspension of selling privileges on the Amazon platform, as well as clearance obstacles at customs and the risk of goods being detained. If you want to sell on Amazon, please be sure to comply with compliance requirements.