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How to Request Approval for Restricted Items in Amazon Seller Central (via AccelerList)

🔎 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:

  1. How to request approval

  2. What to expect in Seller Central

  3. What to do after you are approved

✅ Step 1: Locate the Restricted Item in AccelerList

  1. Open your batch in AccelerList.

  2. Look for items marked as Restricted.

  3. Click the “View Restricted” icon
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You will then see the option to:

👉 Request Approval via Seller Central

✅ Step 2: Request Approval in Seller Central

  1. Click Request Approval via Seller Central.
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  2. A new tab will open.

  3. 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:

  1. Go back to your batch in AccelerList

  2. Click Resync Items
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  3. The system will automatically update the listing status

  4. 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.

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