While most of our clients are established Amazon sellers of their own trademarked products, there is one topic that we constantly get asked about in relation to Amazon arbitrage: restricted brands!
If selling on Amazon FBA is something you’ve only recently started looking into, you may be unaware of this, but many brands require approval to sell on Amazon.
In most instances, this means having permission from the brand owner, as well as sourcing the products from an approved supplier.
This is important because if you sell a gated product without approval, you will absolutely get your listing taken down, and you’ll more than likely be suspended from Amazon too.
Gated brands tend to be brands that specialise in a specific area, but are highly successful. In other words, a major retail store that sells thousands of different product won’t be gated.
But something like Nintendo, that specialises in video games, likely will.
If you’re selling a product under a brand like this, we highly recommend keeping any certificates, distribution letters, or written permission you have that may help your case.
Amazon restricted brands are separate to restricted categories, so just because you’ve been accepted to sell in a category, doesn’t mean you can sell restricted brands there.
Amazon Restricted Brands 2021
A bit further down we will provide a full list of restricted brands on Amazon, but with Amazon themselves constantly updating the list, chances are there will be some missing ones.
But why are there restricted brands on Amazon at all?
Some may have an exclusive distribution deal with Amazon themselves or a major seller, meaning they do not want anybody else to have access to their products.
Others may be so regularly counterfeited that Amazon is only willing to receive inventory directly from the manufacturer.
Other Amazon restricted products are simply not allowed to be sold new, but Used condition is fine.
Where to Sell Amazon Restricted Brands
If you do your research properly, it’s not too difficult to avoid restricted brands.
The Amazon Seller App can be a lifesaver for this – if you’re into arbitrage, you likely already use it to scan barcodes when out and about.
This app will directly tell you if a product is restricted, and if so, what you need to do to be able to sell it – so this makes the whole thing a lot easier.
But what if you miss this and buy a bunch of stock that you’re not allowed to sell on Amazon?
It’s often a good idea to simply sell it on eBay – individually if you have the time, or as a job lot if you don’t.
Another option is to look into an Amazon Ungating Service to see if they can get you approved to sell in the category (keep reading for more on that).
What Brands are Restricted on Amazon?
While reading the above, there’s a good chance you had one simple question on your mind: “Where is the list of brands that are restricted on Amazon?”.
It’s a good question, so here is the list!
We will do our best to keep updating this list and make it the authoritative list on the subject, but with Amazon able to change this whenever they want, we are likely to always be slightly behind.
If you have any luck selling any of the brands listed here, or if you find a new restricted brand that isn’t listed, feel free to Contact Us – we will be happy to discuss our recommendations for ungating options, update our list, or whatever else is required to keep on top of things.
If you’re looking for the opposite list and asking “Where can I find which product brands are on Amazon?”, unfortunately the list is just too big to be found reliably anywhere online.
However, if a brand isn’t listed here, your next best option is to get hold of a barcode for it and try to create a listing, or if a listing already exists, try to set up a shipment.
If it stops you, the brand is restricted – let us know so we can add it here!
If it allows you, there are no restrictions on the brand and you’re good to go.
On with the list:
Amazon Restricted Brands in 2021: The Complete List
1Com
3Ns
3Ns Kinesiology
A World Of Deals
Aden & Anais
Adidas
Aerobie
After Inked
Agfaphoto
Ahava
Air
Akai
Alpha
Altec Lansing
American Girl
Amope
Amovo
Anastasia
Andoer
Angels Fancy Dress
Angelsounds
Anki
Ann Williams group
Ansr
Apple
Aquafina
Aquapix
Art Of Shaving
Asantee
ASOTV
Audio Technica
Audiotech
Australian Gold
Avon
Baby Born
Baby Bullet
Baby Dumpling
Babybjorn
Babyliss
Babyplus
Babyplus Company
Baggallini
Balm Cosmetics
Bamix
Bandai
Bargain Max Decals
Bassbuds
Bayer Advantage
Beaba
Beachbody
Beats By Dre
Beauty by Earth
Beauty Pet
Belkin
Benchmade
Benefiber
Berwick
Besdata
Best Home
Bestomz
BH Costmetics
Bic
Billy Jealousy
Biolite
Birkenstock
Black & Decker
Black Diamond
Bliss
Blue Microphones
Bodum
Body Shop
Boley
Borghese
Bose
Boston
Boston Acoustics
Bpro
Brach’s
Bracoo
Braggs
Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
Bratz
Braun
Breville
Britannia
Britannia Games
Britax
Brookstone
Buck
Bulbhead
Burberry
Burt’s Bees
Butter London
Butterick
Buxom Buxom
Cable Matters
Calphalon
Calvin Klein
Canary
Cane & Austin
Canon
Capital Brands
Carter’s
Casio
Caudalie
Cel-Fi
Chanel
Chemex
Chi
Chico
Chinkyboo
Chloe
Christian Dior
Citizen
ClicTime
Clinique
Cloud B
Coach
Cole & Mason
Coleman
Color WOW
Columbia
Comfylife
Comic Concept
Comic Images
Comic Maker
Comic-Concept
Comtrex
Converse
Crabtree & Evelyn
Craft-tastic
Crayola
Crocs
Crosley
Cross
Crucial
Cuddl duds
Cuisinart
Cult Cosmetics
Dandy Blend
Davey
Davidoff
DBPower
Ddf
Dead Sea
Deborah Lippman
Deejo
Dell
Delorghi
Denon
Deny Designs
Deuter
Dewalt
Dickies
Diesel
Discovery Kids
Disney Frozen
DJI
Dkny
Dockers
Dog & Bone
Dolce & Gabbana
Doterra
Dove
Dr. Brandt
Dr. Denese
Dr. Dennis Gross Skin Care
Dremel
Dunkin Donuts
Easypix
EB5
Eco Defense
Eero
Elizabeth Arden
Emile Henry
Energizer
Epilady
Epson
Ergobaby
Escada
Essie
Estroven
Eureka
Excedrin Sinus Headache
Eyeko
Farberware
Favorite Findings
Felina
Ferragamo
Fifty/Fifty
Fingerlings
Finnlo
Firstcom
Fissler Gmbh
Fitbit
Fizz Creations Ltd
Flexseal
Flextape
Fossil
Franklin Electronics
Fremantle Home Entertainment
Frozen (Disney)
Frye
Funko
Furminator
Future Play
Garnier
GARUNK
Gatco
GE
GEFU Spirelli Spiral Slicer
Gel-a-peel
Georgie Interactive Puppy
Georgio Armani
Gerber Baby Food
Gibby & Libby
Gigamic
Gigen
Gillette
Ginna Rose Atelelier
Giraffe Bath & Body
Gn Netcom
Go Extreme
Goal Zero
Godefroy Eyebrow Tint
Goextreme
Goldfaden MD
GoldieBlox
Google Chromecast
Graco
Green Mountain Coffee
Griffin
Grill Daddy
Gucci
Guess
Guess How Much I Love You
Gund
Hallmark
Hamilton Beach
Hammer
Hape
Hape International
Harry’s Razors
Hatchimals
Hauptstadtkoffer
Havex Machines
Hbo
Helen of Troy
Helle
Hess
Hilife
Honest Baby
Hoover
Huion
Hydro Flask
Ikea
Inkrite
Inkwrite
Inova
Instyler
Ion
Ion Audio
iPhone
iRobot Roomba
It Works
It’s a 10
Italkonline
Ito Professional
Jabra
Jabra/Gn Netcom
Jack Black
Jane Iredale
Jansport
Japonesque
Jennifer Lopez
Jezebel And Paramour
Jil Sander
Jo Malone
Jockey
John Frieda
Jordan – shoes
Josh Bach
Jouer
Juice Beauty
Juicy Couture
Kaarvie
Kaavie
Kate Spade Watches
Kaytee
KEEN
Kenneth Cole
Kera Therapy
Keter Ltd
Keurig
Kidsbo
Kiehl’S
Kilner
Kind Bars
Kitchen Aid
Kitchenaid
Kitsound
Klean Kanteen
Klipsch
Koolatron
Korres
Kwick Sew
Kylie Cosmetics
L.O.L. Dolls
L’Occitane
L’oreal
La Bella Donna
La Roche Posay
Lacosta
Lalaloopsy
Lamaze
LaMode
Lancome
Lax
Leatherman Tool
Lego
Leicke
Leicke Gmbh
Leicke Sharon
Levi’S
Lifeproof
Linksys
Linxor
Little Green Men
Little Tikes
Livivo
Lodge
Logitech
Lokai
Lol Surprise
Lorac
Louis Vuitton
Luga
Lush
Mac Cosmetics
Macoon
Madax
Magformers
Magic Bullet
Magic tracks
Majestic
Marantz
Marc Anthony
Marc By Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Mario Badescu
Mario Cosmetics
Marubhumi
Mary Kay
Matrix Biolage
Mattel
Maybelline
M-Digita
Medela
Mega
Megagear
Melissa & Doug
MemorySoft
Menaji Cosmetics
Mensch on a Bensch
Merrell
Michael Kors
Michele
Miele
Mirity
MiroPure
Mizuno
Mlb
Molton Brown
Monsieur Bebe
Monster Headphones
Morning Pep
Moulin Roty
Mrs. Anderson’S
Msi
Munchkin
Mustela
MyLifeUNIT
Nabisco
Nanda Home
Nars
Native Union
Nature Made
Nature’S Sunshine
Neato Robotics
Neewer
Nestle
Neuragen Pn
New Balance
Nickelodeon
Nikon Cameras
Ninja Blenders
Nite Ize
No More Excess
Norelco
North Face
NuBrilliance
Num Noms
Numark
Nutranext
NutriBullet
Nuxe
Obagi
Ocean Pacfic
Offray
Olympus
Onkyo
oofoos
Opinel
Opinet
Oral-B
Orlane
Oscar Blandi
Otter Box
Oxa
Pabobo
Panasonic
Pandora
Paper Magic
Parker Pens
Patagonia
Pavilion
Pecute
Perfect Fitness
Perfume Samples
Perfume Testers
Perricone Md
Peter Thomas Roth
Petsafe
Philips Accessories
Philips Consumer Electronics
Philips Norelco
Philipsc
Phillip Mercier
Phillips
Phyto
Picci
Pioneer
Pirelli
PJ Mask
Pjxj
Playgro
Playtex
Pokemon
Power Rangers
Presonus
Price Pfister
Prince Lionheart
Princeton Tec
Proctor-Silex
Project MC
Protrack
Pure Encapsulations
Pure Inventions
Rainbow Light
Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Sandals
Ralph Lauren Perfume
Rasyan
Rayban
Rayware
Razer
Razor
Red Castle
Redkin
Reebok
Relic
Revlon
Ripple Junction
Rodan + Fields skincare
Rode
Rodial
Roger & Gallet
Rosetta Stone
Rubbermade
Rubie’S
Sachajuan
Safeguard
Safety 1St
Samsonite
Samsung
Sandisk
Sandisk Enterprise
Sanicat
Saponificio
Savfy
Savfyâ®
Scanpan
Scentio
Seastone
Sensa
Sephora
Sheffield
Shiseido
Shopkins
Showtime
Silvertrade
Siphotrol
Sk Ii
Skagen
Sketchers
Skip Hop Zoo
Skullcandy
Skyn Iceland
Slendertone
Smooshins
Snake Brand
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
SodaStream
Sodial
Sol Republic
Solar Brite
Solio
Somme Institute
Spark Cafe Cups
Speck
Speedo
Spigen
Squeezoos
srichland
St. Tropez
Stanley
Star Wars
Startech
Steel Glo
Steelseries
Step2
Stepping Stones
Steripen
Stickerfitti
Stila
StillCool
Strivectin
Stuff 4 Multiples
Stuff4
Sultra
Suncast
Sunwise
Switchmate
Taotronics
Tapestry
Tascam
Tech.Bean
Telebrands
The Art Of Shaving
Theraflu Caplets
Thermopro
Thinkfun
Thirsty Milo
Timberland
Time2
Tinosorb
T-Mobile Prepaid Phones
Tommie Copper
Tommy Bahama
Tommy Hilfiger
TOMS
TORRAS
Toys Of Wood Oxford
TP-Link
Training Mask
Transformers
Trendykid
Tribe
True Religion Brand Jeans
TRX
Tummy Tucker
Tumtum
Typhoon
Tzumi
Uggs
ULAK
urpower
Ust
Vanra
Vcube
V-Cube
Veggie Bullet
Vera Bradley
Vichy
Victoria Secret
Vinvent Longo
Vionic
Vogue Patterns
Vtt
Vulli
Wacom
Walkfit Platinum Orthotics
Warner Brothers
Weber
Wedderspoon
Wen
Whitby
Whitmor
Wilson Sporting Goods
Wolf
Wolf Garten
Wonder wallet
Wusthov
Yankee Candle
Yeti
Yiman
Yongnuo
Yookidoo
Younique
Zazu
Zing Anything
Zippo
Zirh
Zoku
Zoom
Zoom Entertainments
Zoomworks Stuffies
Zuru
Zuzu
Amazon Ungating Service
Are you looking to get approved to sell in a restricted category on Amazon?
We offer complete Amazon brand ungating services, allowing you to be added to a list of “approved sellers” and continue to sell the products of a restricted brand without issues.
Ungating can take 7-9 days, and the price can range from around $400 to $1000 depending on the brand, but we have a 100% success rate so far.
To get approved for a restricted Amazon category, contact us now!