🔎 Overview
If your books or products appear under the Restricted Menu in AccelerList, it means Amazon requires approval before you can sell them.
This guide will walk you through:
How to request approval
What to expect in Seller Central
What to do after you are approved
✅ Step 1: Locate the Restricted Item in AccelerList
Open your batch in AccelerList.
Look for items marked as Restricted.
Click the “View Restricted” icon
You will then see the option to:
👉 Request Approval via Seller Central
✅ Step 2: Request Approval in Seller Central
Click Request Approval via Seller Central.
A new tab will open.
Log in to your Amazon Seller Central account.
Once logged in, Amazon will guide you through the approval process.
📄 Step 3: Submit Required Documents (If Asked)
Amazon may require:
Recent wholesale invoice (within 180 days)
Supplier information
Minimum quantity purchase
Business details matching your Seller Central account
Product images (in some cases)
⚠️ Note:
Retail receipts (Walmart, Target, etc.) are usually not accepted.
Amazon typically requires wholesale invoices.
⏳ Step 4: Wait for Approval
Approval usually takes 24–72 hours
You’ll receive a notification inside Seller Central
If denied, Amazon will explain why
🔄 Step 5: After You’re Approved
Once Amazon approves you:
Go back to your batch in AccelerList
Click Resync Items
The system will automatically update the listing status
You can now proceed with listing the item
💡 Alternative Option
If you also sell on eBay:
You may list restricted Amazon items on eBay while waiting for Amazon approval.