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Merchants@amazon.co.jp Listing Rules

General notes:

  • Using the "Add a Product" feature for any purpose other than creating product details pages is prohibited.
  • The use of false product identification information in product detail pages is also prohibited.
  • When creating a product detail page, provide only information that pertains to the features of the product in general. Product detail pages may be used by any other seller to list the same product. When listing an item other than new products, sellers are provided with an opportunity to note their item's condition, and other item-specific details that are relevant to a specific listing.
  • When you create a product detail page using the "Add a Product" feature, do not include HTML, DHTML, Java, scripts, or other types of executables in your detail pages.

The product name should have the product's official name including its manufacturer, brand name, specifications, and model. As the product name registration rules are defined by category, please refer to Inventory File Templates for Add a Product rules. Also please refer to "Important Notes for Each Store When Adding a Product."

  • You can add a description of accessories in Key Product Features or the Product Description field.
  • Do not include texts or symbols that are not related to the original product name.
  • Add a single-byte space to split each item.
  • The product name must be within 50 double-byte characters including spaces.
  • For clothes, fashion & accessories, shoes & bags, watches, and jewelry, the product name must be within 65 characters including spaces.
  • Use single-byte spaces.
  • Single-byte katakana cannot be used.
  • Use single-byte English characters, numbers, and hyphens.
  • You cannot use Type 1 High ASCII characters, other special characters, and machine-dependent characters.
  • Certain words are not allowed to be included in the title, such as sale, off rate, cheap, free shipping, limited reservation, arrival date, or season.

Reference price settings

In general, the website shows two types of pricing. The one with the strikethrough notation is the "reference price," and the other is the "price." If only one price is displayed, it will be the "price."

Unless otherwise stated, the price displayed in the "list price" column on the website is the price widely advertised to consumers by the manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. (the price displayed on product packaging, in catalogs, etc., and that is generally referred to as the "manufacturer's suggested retail price") or the price widely communicated to retailers (generally referred to as "recommended retail price"), and must be the latest price. In addition, price such as those set forth below cannot be displayed as the "list price":

  • Any price in the case where the manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. has not designated the prices described above.
  • Price specially offered to only a portion of the retailers that are selling the product.
  • Past or future sale price.
  • Price of a product that is not the exact same product as the listed product.
  • In the case of a retailer's private brand product, any price that is designated by the retailer.
  • In the case of a product that is exclusively sold by a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. directly to consumers, any price that is designated by the manufacturer, wholesaler, etc.
  • In the case of a products that is exclusively sold by a particular retailer, any price that is designated by the manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. in response to a request by the retailer.
  • Any price other than those listed above that is not permitted to be used as a reference price, or may be considered as misleading, pursuant to the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations or any other applicable law or regulation.
  • Any other price which Amazon determines in its discretion to be inappropriate for display on the website.

If an improper listing is discovered, we may take measures which we determine as appropriate including the removal of the product page , suspension of your account, or termination of your account.

Check the following when displaying the reference price based on the guideline above.

Display the price widely advertised to consumers as the list price

  • A price indication that consumers can see (such as a price indicated in numerals) is printed on the product packaging or product itself. Regarding products for which a long period has passed since their production, such as inventory items, list prices may have been eliminated by the manufacturers or others. Make sure to check the validity of the prices with the manufacturers or others concerned.
  • This is the price published online and in manufacturer catalogs, brochures, newspaper advertisements, etc., which consumers can readily obtain. For catalogs and other media, confirm that the latest edition is being used.
  • The "list price" has to be a tax-inclusive amount.

If displaying the price widely communicated to retailers (manufacturer's expected market price, manufacturer's recommended retail price, etc.) as the list price

  • Obtain documentation (documentation stating the price, such as a manufacturer's catalog, brochure or website) from the manufacturer, wholesaler or other source to confirm that the price is that widely presented to Amazon as well as retailers in general, including store records.

Confirmation of the above is required to prepare for any inquiries received from the Consumer Affairs Agency or other third party.

Other reference prices

A Was Price is automatically computed and changes over time. The Was Price is determined using the 90-day median price paid by customers for the product on Amazon. We exclude prices paid by customers for the product during a limited time deal.

Reference documentation:


               Approaches to Misleading Price Display under the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations
            

Sale price settings

You may set any price as the non-sale price of your item. If you wish to appeal price discount by setting a sale price, please comply with the following rules:

  • You cannot set any sale price for any items that you have not sold on our site for more than 2 weeks immediately prior to setting the sale price.
  • Unless we provide otherwise, the period for which you can set the sale price (from the sale start date until the sale end date) must be no longer than 1 month.
  • If you wish to set a sale price for an item that was previously on sale, you must have sufficient interval period between the sale periods in compliance with applicable laws (including the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations. The same applies below).
  • The price that is set as the sale price must comply with applicable laws. For example, setting a price that is equal to or higher than the price set as the non-sale price or list price immediately prior to the sale may violate applicable laws.
  • In addition, the prices set as the non-sale price and list price when the sale price is set must comply with applicable laws. For example, setting a non-sale price or list price that is higher than those prices immediately prior to the sale, or setting a non-sale price or list price that has no basis may violate applicable laws.

If an improper listing is discovered, we may take measures which we determine as appropriate including the removal of the product page, suspension of your account, or termination of your account.


               Consumer Affairs Agency Website
               Approaches to Misleading Price Display under the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations
            

Parallel import

See Parallel Imported Products.

Bundling items

See Product Bundling Policy.

Bulk items

Listing Bulk Items (White Box) or Simplified Package Items

When you list bulk items (white box) or simplified package items in the Electronics store, a new product detail page should be created separately from regularly domestically distributed items.

Add a Bulk Item (White Box) or Simplified Package Item Product Add a bulk item product after obtaining a code that differs from the JAN/EAN/UPC code of the regularly distributed items. You are also required to comply with the rules below when you add the product.


  1. Product Name: Ensure that you include "Bulk Item" or "Simplified Package Item" in the product name to distinguish it from regularly domestically distributed items. Example: [Manufacturer] 15GB microSD SDHC microSD card SD adapter included [Bulk Item]
  2. Key Product Features & Product Description: Ensure that the product is a genuine product (manufacturer's authentic product) and be sure to clarify the difference from regularly domestically distributed products as noted below:
    1. Packaging condition. (and the fact that it is difficult to identify the item as being new or used)
    2. No guarantee is attached and no product warranty is applied.
    3. No description of country of origin, product specifications, and trademark.
    4. With or without accessories or the difference in accessories.

    In the event that you cannot ensure that the product is a manufacturer's authentic product, specify [Unbranded Product] without specifying its manufacturer. Example: [Manufacturer] 15GB microSD SDHC microSD card SD adapter attached [Unbranded Product]

Multi-pack items

Listing Multi-Pack Items

When you list a Multi-Pack item, (e.g. 6 pieces of USB memories), a new Multi-Pack listing should be created separately from an existing single/bundling item listing.

Add Multi-Pack Items

The Multi-Pack must have its own standard product identifier (JAN/EAN/UPC) number. Do not use any individual product in the Multi-pack.

Add Multi-Pack items after obtaining a code that differs from the product identifier (JAN/EAN/UPC) number of the separately-sold product. If it does not have its own product identifier number, you need to apply the UPC exemption. See Overview of Category Product Code Requirement. You are also required to comply with the rules below when you add a product.


  1. Product Name

    Distinguish from separately-sold products by including "Multi-Pack". Also include the number of items in the product name.

    Example: [Manufacturer] Gas cartridge CB-250, 3 cartridges
  2. Key Product Features & Product Description

    If all information about the contents of a Multi-pack cannot be clarified by the product name, clarify this information in the Product Description.

Outlet items, irregular items

Listing Outlet or Irregular Items

When you list outlet or irregular items, follow the Product Guidelines according to the store and the Merchants@amazon.co.jp Terms and Conditions for Sellers.

When you list outlet items in the Baby & Maternity, Musical Instruments, a new product detail page should be created separately from regularly distributed products (standard new products). For musical instruments and electronics products, the listed items must be unused and an original manufacturer's guarantee must be attached (excluding, however, products that are not eligible for a manufacturer's warranty).

You are also required to comply with the rules below when you add a product.


  1. Product Name: Be sure to include "Outlet Item" at the head of the product name. 　　　Example: [Outlet Item] PHILIPS Earphones SHE9700-A.
  2. Key Product Features & Product Description: Clarify the difference from the regularly distributed items (standard new items).
  3. Specify an appropriate condition based on the item's condition. Fashion items must be listed in "New" condition.

Sell by piece

"Sell by Piece" means listing items by piece that are intended to be sold together.

Listing single cards

When you list single cards (selling trading cards by piece after opening the package) in the Toys store, and if a product catalog for the item has been created on Amazon, list the item linking to the product catalog. If a product catalog for the item has not been created, create a new product detail page based on the following rules.

Add a single card product

When you add a single card product, you are required to use a code that differs from the JAN/EAN/UPC code of the regularly distributed products. You are also required to comply with the rules below when you add the product.


  1. Browse: The product name should be linked to the browse for single cards.

    Reference: By Category > Trading Card/Supply > Training Card Game > Single Card

  2. Product Title: You are required to add a single card product using a product title based on the following rules.

    [Single Card]+ Card Name + Card No. + (Big Series + Middle Series + Small Series + Special Notes)

    Examples: [Single Card] ガーディアン・オブ・オーダー EXP2-JP001 (遊☆戯☆王5D’s OCG エクストラパック ボリューム2)

    [Single Card] ラーの翼神龍 VJMP-JP046 (遊☆戯☆王5D’s OCG プロモカード)

    [Big Series] 遊☆戯☆王オフィシャルカードゲーム デュエルモンスターズ

    [Middle Series] STRUCTURE DECK, DUELIST PACK, etc.

    [Small Series] -十代編-, -ロスト・サンクチュアリ- etc.

    [Card No.] EXP2-JP001 etc.

    [Special Notes] Promotion/Limited Card (for promotion/limited cards, use the common description: "Promotion/Limited Card"), Korean version or English version, etc. (Korean versions are shown in Japanese, as hangul characters cannot be displayed).

    * 遊戯王 Single Card: Cards prior to the second stage (April 2000) with the format "Abbreviation - 2 characters + 3 numbers" (XXX-XX000) have no Card No., so ignore [Card No.]
  3. Card No.: If single cards are numbered, be sure to include the numbers using uppercase alphanumeric characters (including hyphens if applicable) in "manufacturer part number" (Seller Central) or "mfr-part-number" (inventory file). Alphanumeric characters and symbols like hyphens: Uppercase single-byte English characters

    Example: OK: DT09-JP011-N 　　NG: ｔ０９－ｊｐ０１１－ｎ
  4. Search Keyword: Register English characters or titles with an abbreviation like 　as search keywords other than product names.

    Example: [Search Keyword]　EXTRA PACK Volume 2 etc.
  5. Condition Details: Specify the item's condition based on the Product Guidelines, Merchants@amazon.co.jp Terms and Conditions for Sellers.

Release date for pre-order product

If selling an item for which the manufacturer has set a release date, enter the date as the product release date when listing the item. Do not use the expected stock arrival date for out-of-stock products. If selling an item that has already been distributed on the market and for which the manufacturer has set a re-release date, enter the date as the product release date when listing the item.

When setting the release date, state the following in condition comments: "Planned to be re-released by the manufacturer on MM DD." If the release date set by the manufacturer is not specific, such as "MM 20xx" or "start of MM," set the product release date in accordance with the following rules:

  • MM 20xx: Final day of that month (E.g., October 2015 = October 31, 2015)
  • Start of MM = 10th of that month (E.g., Start of October = October 10)
  • Middle of MM = 20th of that month (E.g., Middle of October = October 20)
  • End of MM = Final day of that month (E.g., End of October = October 31, End of February = February 28)

Expected stock arrival date for out-of-stock item

If an out-of-stock item that is generally available on the market will be in stock within the next 30 days, set its expected arrival date. When doing so, do not use the item launch date. Note that advance orders cannot be accepted for items with scheduled arrival dates more than 30 days away. Use when 30 or fewer days remain until the scheduled arrival date.

Product information launch date

If a product information launch date is defined by the manufacturer, you are required to restrict buyers from viewing the product information prior to the launch date. Specify the launch date in the "launch-date" column in the inventory file or the "Product Launch Date" field on the website. Be sure to follow the above rules. It is prohibited to exhibit products before the product information ban removal date specified by the manufacturer or other entity.

"Keyword" registration on Add a Product

The following words are prohibited from being registered as "keywords" when you add a product. If the following words are found to be registered, the product can be removed from the list without prior notification.

  • "rape", "assault", "gang rape", "outrage", "violent", "shame", "abuse", "brutality", "caecotrophy", "bestiality", "arch-foe", "drug", "legal drug", "legal medication", "legal herbs."
  • Other descriptions that are ordinarily notably disgusting.

However, the above "keyword" registration rules are not applicable to PC software categories.

Coupons and fliers

If including alongside the product an item in printed form, such as a coupon or flyer that is a purchase benefit related to the Amazon sales process, the item should be displayed on the existing Product Detail Page. If you want to explain the benefit to purchasers, use the promotion features and condition note. Displaying the benefit content in the product name, product description, or product specifications is prohibited. Note that promotions whose purpose is to divert purchasers from the Amazon sales process are prohibited. Regarding prohibitions, check prohibited seller activities and acts, as well as areas for compliance. For prohibitions, see Prohibited seller activities and actions.

Free gifts with purchase

Display gifts or purchase benefits on the existing Product Detail Page. If you want to explain the gift or benefit to purchasers, use the condition note. Displaying this information in the product description or product specifications is prohibited. In addition, when offering a gift (gift attached to product), make sure to comply with the following, as this applies to a "general gift."

  • If the transaction price is less than or equal to 1000 JPY, the gift must be valued at less than or equal to 200 JPY.
  • If the transaction price is greater than 1000 JPY, the gift must be valued at less than or equal to 20% of the transaction price. (If the gift is not for sale, the expected market price should be calculated.)

Compliance with laws regarding the provision of premiums: If providing a premium, you must comply with the restrictions on premium value and other stipulations, as set forth in the Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations Act (Premiums Act). The seller is responsible for checking the Premiums Act, as well as applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and related notices, and ensuring compliance with them. Refer to the following websites for details:

Product samples

Product samples may be provided with the product itself without setting a price. In such cases, make sure to enter the listing in accordance with the gift guidelines. Also, note that the resale of samples distributed by manufacturers for promotional purposes is prohibited.

Example: Shipment of two samples in addition to a 24 x 2L OO oolong tea set, creating a case of 26 pieces. The product name is "24 x 2L OO oolong tea set." Mention the inclusion of the sample in the promotional features and condition note. Displaying this information in the product description or product specifications is prohibited.

Also, note that the following example is prohibited, as they may involve sample resale. The product name is "24 x 2L of OO oolong tea set;" however, the actual product consists of 20 units, and the remaining 4 units are samples. In this case, listing is prohibited because the sample products are not mentioned, and the sample products are included in the number of units of the product.

Lucky bags

Listing Lucky Bags

When you list lucky bags in the Clothing & Accessories, Jewelry, Shoes & Bags, or Watches stores, a new product detail page should be created separate from the separately-sold product.

Add a Lucky Bag Product

Add a lucky bag product using a code that differs from the JAN/EAN/UPC code of the separately-sold products. Pre- orders are allowed. You are also required to comply with the rules below when you add the product:

  • Product Name: Include "Lucky Bag" in the product name so as to distinguish it from separately sold products. Also include enough information in the product name to identify its contents, gender distinction, color, and size.

    Example: [Brand Name] Ladies, M size, Lucky bag containing outerwear, cut and sew, and hat
  • Key Product Features & Product Description: Specify the contents of the lucky bag in the product description. (Also specify the size.)

    Examples: [Brand Name] Ladies, Tailored Jacket, Khaki, M size; [Brand Name] Ladies, Cut and Sew, White, M size; [Brand Name] Ladies, Knit Hat, Gray, 50
  • Product Image: List the image of the actually delivered product, not the package or the item image.
  • Returnable or Non-Returnable: Products are returnable. You must allow returns based on Amazon's return policy when a buyer requests to return a product. (You must follow the return conditions described in the contract you agreed when you started listing with Amazon.)
  • Brand Name /Manufacturer: Register a brand name. You are not allowed to specify "Lucky Bag" in the brand name. When a lucky bag includes a variety of brand products, specify as [Various Brands].

Lucky Bags can be sold as pre-order products.

Guideline for Media Seller Exclusive ASINs

ITEM NAME: Sellers are allowed to list seller Exclusive ASINs, which are officially approved by Brand Owners/Makers and Publishers, with seller name and exclusive reward, separately from normal/non-exclusive ASINs.

In this case, sellers must clearly appeal 1) seller exclusiveness 2) customer reward on item name. In case of JAN/UPC duplication to existing ASIN, sellers are able to create new ASINs by following UPC exemption process, however, sellers will be required certification which are published by Brand owners or makers.

In addition, it is prohibited to create non-authorized seller exclusive ASINs or the ASINs which violate Amazon policy/copyright or 3rd party rights. Amazon may suppress those ASINs when detected.

Item rule name rule is as follows. Seller name and exact customer reward must be clearly put on item name. Also sellers need to express products authenticity and details of customer rewards.

Example 【Seller Name Limited】Comic set name (with author signed box case)

Example 【Seller Name Limited】CD/DVD name (with a limited poster)

Example 【Seller Name Limited】Game name (with download contents)

Guidelines for cosplay-related products

Amazon defines "cosplay-related products" as the following:

  • Cosplay-related products: Costumes or accessories intended to be used to perform the role of a character from an animation, game, movie, or drama.
  • These include costumes expected to be used at a cosplay event, even if not to perform as a character. Examples: Maid costumes, gothic Lolita fashions, panniers, shrine maiden costumes, cat ears.
  • These include accessories intended to be used to perform at a party. Examples: Rubber masks, whole-body stockings, character suits.
  • These are distinguished from sexual/adult products (any product which, because of the nature of the product, its image, product title or product description, appears to be designed for use in sexual/adult activities, including but not limited to costumes intended to be used in sexual activities and body stockings or shelf bras not intended to be used as underwear) and lingerie (products intended to be used as underwear or sleepwear).

Categories to be listed:

  • Cosplay products, party accessories: Toys category
  • Lingerie: Clothing & Accessories category
  • Sexual/adult products: Drugstore category
  • Lingerie not matching the above criteria: Drugstore category

Confirm the Product Listing Guidelines according to the category:

Amazon reserves the right to determine the category to be listed for each product based on the above definitions, and Amazon.co.jp may change the category to an appropriate one if a product has been listed in an inappropriate category.

Criteria of calendar products offering

Currently, Calendar products (wall calendars, desk calendar and page-a-day calendar) can be sold in both Books and Office Products stores. As it has been difficult for merchants to determine in which stores they should offer calendar products, recently we have made the criteria of calendar products offering. We ask you to offer calendar products with an ISBN code (without a JAN code) in Books store. Also, please offer the products with a JAN code or those without any product codes in Office Products store. Sellers have to start product registration based on this criteria when they offer 2016 calendar products, which started to be sold in 2015.

 With a JAN code Without a JAN code
With an ISBN code Office Products Books
Without and ISBN code Office Products Office Products

Unbranded products

Comply with the rules below when you add unbranded products:


  1. Brand Name: Add "Unbranded product" as the brand name.
  2. Product Name: Add "Unbranded product" as the product name.
  3. Key Product Features & Product Description: Describe the product based package condition (add a comment noting that it is difficult to identify the item as being New or Used, if applicable) and clarify that there is no description of the country of origin or product specifications (add a comment that the description is in a foreign language, if applicable).

Prepaid cards

If selling a physical prepaid card, the card must be shipped to the purchaser. The use of telecommunications (email, etc.) to ship a code number separately is prohibited. In addition, stating on the product detail page that a code number can be issued is prohibited for physical prepaid cards.

Conversion of credit card credit limits into cash

Products that Amazon determines might be used for converting unused credit card credit limits into cash or money-laundering.

Quantity display

The seller can enter a quantity that can be shipped as an option; however, in the case of multiple listings of the same product, listings must be made in accordance with the following guidelines. For multiple listings of products that have the same condition (for products other than books, music, video, and DVDs, excluding used products), enter the inventory volume in the quantity information column. To list the same products in different conditions, versions, or editions, make the listings separately by entering the details in the condition note. In accordance with condition guidelines, select the appropriate sub-condition, and make sure to enter detailed information in the condition note.

Rental Product

Registrations and listings of rental products without prior approval of Amazon.co.jp are prohibited.

Service Product

Registrations and listings of products of which main object is providing services without prior approval of Amazon.co.jp are prohibited.

Advertising

Listing products completely or mainly intended to lead customers to a commercial or personal website for advertising purposes, or listing products for providing contact information related to transactions outside of the Amazon.co.jp website, are prohibited. Linking to another commercial website, particularly websites that have an order tool or information other than those of the Amazon.co.jp website is prohibited.

Important notes for each store when adding a product

Books (Japanese Books)

  • Adding products having no marketing rights in Japan is prohibited.
  • You are only allowed to add Japanese books having a product code such as ISBN, JAN, UPC, or EAN.
  • When you add a product, specify detailed information as much as possible.
  • You cannot add books defined as unhealthy by the "Ordinance for the Healthy Development of Young People in Tokyo." Books defined by the ordinance as being unhealthy are books designated by the governor of Tokyo as books that inhibit the healthy development of young people.
  • Products that do not comply with Japanese laws and regulations, such as the "Act on the Protection of Children and Punishment of Acts Relating to Child Pornography (Child Pornography Law)" are not allowed to be added.
  • Products of which the main theme is to depict extremely violent (or abusive) and realistic sexual relations without consent and products of which the main theme is to depict bestiality are not allowed to be added.

Refer to the Listing Guideline of Books.

Drugstore

Guidelines related to Sales of Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

Only sellers who have passed the over-the-counter (OTC) drug listing review required by Amazon are permitted to list OTC drugs. If such a product is listed without having passed the review, due to a violation of the guidelines, the listing of the product may be removed without prior notice, and listing rights may be suspended. Sellers who want to undergo the OTC drug listing review, on stating the following information on the Seller Information Page, must use Seller Central to contact Amazon Technical Account Management with the required documentation in accordance with the following procedures (the listing examination generally takes about one week). Go to Technical Account Management Inquiries > Products and Inventory > Issue Listing Products > Trouble Adding or Viewing a Product > Need help with something else? > Tell us about your issue . Please contact us and attach the required documentation to the form.

Required documentation


  1. OTC Drug Sales Pledge
  2. Submit a copy of one of the permits required for OTC drug sales (Retail sales, second-class license for professional sale of drugs, and/or pharmacy license)
  3. Copy of Designated Drug Sales Notification (bearing a governmental seal of receipt)
  4. Photograph of exterior of actual store

Required Information: Please specify the following information in Seller Information.

  • Information on store management and operation
    1. Name or title of seller, as well as other information provided for the sales permit (name of store owner (permit holder), permit number, date of issuance, and expiration date)
    2. Name of store manager
    3. Name and duties of each pharmacist working at the pharmacy or otherwise registered seller
    4. Classification of OTC drug to be handled
    5. Description regarding differentiation by name tag or other means of store employees
    6. Store business hours, times when consultations are available outside business hours, and times when drug purchase requests are accepted outside business hours
    7. Telephone number and other contact information for consultations and emergencies
    8. Photograph of main storefront of actual store
    9. Photograph in which the OTC drug display location can be confirmed
    10. Indication of on-duty pharmacist or registered seller can also be specified in a shift table
    11. If business hours and online sale hours are different, indicate the respective hours
    12. Specify whether there is an expiration date of xx days or more, even if it is a short period
  • Information on designated drug sales notification
    1. Permit number and date
    2. Store name
    3. Store address
    4. Summary of sales methods (publication method and shipping method)
    5. Notification date
    6. Notification recipient
  • Information on restrictions on the sale of OTC drugs
    1. Definition of pharmacist intervention required for pharmaceuticals, including class-1 pharmaceuticals, class-2 pharmaceuticals, and class-3 pharmaceuticals, as well as explanatory information
    2. Explanation of indication of pharmacist intervention required for pharmaceuticals, including class-1 pharmaceuticals, class-2 pharmaceuticals, and class-3 pharmaceuticals
    3. Explanation regarding the provision of information on pharmacist intervention required for pharmaceuticals, including class-1 pharmaceuticals, class-2 pharmaceuticals, and class-3 pharmaceuticals
    4. Explanation regarding the display and other handling of designated class-2 pharmaceuticals (if a purchaser would like to buy a designated class-2 pharmaceutical, the contraindications of the pharmaceutical, as well as the recommendation to consult with a pharmacist or registered seller regarding the use of the designated class-2 pharmaceutical, are indicated)
    5. Explanation regarding the display and other handling of OTC drugs
    6. Explanation regarding the system for remedying health damage caused by pharmaceuticals
    7. Measures for ensuring the proper handling of personal information
    8. Other necessary information

With regard to pharmaceuticals, sellers cannot perform new product registrations independently. Listings are only permitted for the products specified in the OTC drug sales list found on the OTC drug sales list.

Product listings for the following products are prohibited. Please be advised that, if these listings of are made, appropriate measures will be taken, such as suspension of your pharmaceutical selling privileges and closure of your seller account.


  1. Pharmacist intervention required for pharmaceuticals, including class-1 pharmaceuticals
  2. OTC drugs that are not permitted to be sold on the website
  3. Ethical drugs
  4. Unapproved drugs

Please check the pharmaceutical guidelines for detailed information on the sale of pharmaceutical products.

PC Software & Video Games

  • USB Memory Products: You cannot add USB memory products in the USB Memory category. When you add the product, add it in the CD-ROM category and include [USB Memory version] at the end of the product title. (Example: [Product Name] USB Memory version for one unit)
  • Coterie (Doujin) PC Software / Coterie (Doujin) CD Products: Obtaining approval from Amazon is required before you add a Coterie (Doujin) PC software product. When you add the product, include [Coterie(Doujin) PC Software] or [Coterie (Doujin) CD] at the end of the product title. For Coterie (Doujin) PC software and Coterie (Doujin) CD products, the listing of any adult products or derivative works (derivative products created from stories or characters that were created by others) without the copyright holder's approval is prohibited, even if such products are listed as adult media products.
  • Adult products: Products that are not restricted products in the Amazon guidelines can be sold domestically on Amazon. However, if a product is a restricted product, make sure to consider the following points when shipping overseas:
    1. Overseas shipping of adult products on Amazon is only permitted by sellers who have a record of legal overseas sales through channels outside Amazon.
    2. If such a seller conducts overseas shipping on Amazon, the accepted shipping regions may be set on gaining sufficient understanding of the laws, ethical norms, and cultural values and sensitivities of each country included in the shipping region.
    3. Please be advised that the seller also bears full liability for the overseas shipping of adult products and that Amazon does not assume any liability for problems arising from overseas shipping of adult products.
  • Imported products:
    1. If the product is not compatible with hardware used in Japan, clarify the operating environment in the product detail field. Example: console, TV video systems, voltage, OS, etc.
    2. For imported products, normally a manufacturer warranty or support is not provided in Japan. Clarify in the product detail field whether or not a manufacturer warranty or support is provided.
    3. If the product has rating information (Example: ESRB) in a country where the product is sold, clarify the rating information in the product detail field.
    4. Clarify supported languages in the product detail field.
  • Virtual Currency/Items for Online Gaming: Any offer for sale that would encourage Real-money trade ("RMT") of virtual currencies or items used in an online game is prohibited.
  • Exclusive video games and PC software: Products that include "Amazon.co.jp exclusive" in the product title and are listed by Amazon.co.jp, and products whose pre-order channels (sellers) are limited and specifically certified by the manufacturer (e.g. on its website), and who are nevertheless listed by other sellers cannot be listed during the reservation period.
  • Promotional media: No matter what media is used, listing videos, CDs, PC software or books (including copies of items not for sale, galley proofs or unrevised manuscripts) created and distributed solely for promotional purposes is prohibited.

Sporting Goods

Listing daggers and related products is prohibited based on the request of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Note that the products listed here are prohibited.

Music (CDs, Records), Videos, DVDs

Adding products having no marketing rights in Japan is prohibited. You cannot add adult products. If you separately sell a DVD that came with a fitness equipment product, list the DVD product in the DVD store, even though the content is related to sporting goods.

Toys & Hobbies

  • Air Guns, Model Guns: Listing of metallic air guns and model guns that are subject to restriction under the Swords and Firearms Control Law, and with regard to spare parts, custom parts and metal parts for the internal structure of such items, which may lead to unlawful modification according to the restrictions in the Swords and Firearms Control Law, is prohibited.
  • Coterie (Doujin) Goods: For Coterie (Doujin) goods, the listing of all secondary creations for which the permission of the copyright holder has not been obtained (derivative products created secondarily based on stories, characters, etc., of creative works of another person) is prohibited.
  • Product Reservations Limited to Amazon.co.jp: Except for cases in which approval through the specified procedures was obtained in advance, products that include "Amazon.co.jp exclusive" in the product title cannot be displayed during the reservation period.

Pet Supplies

Live creatures (fish, insects, crustaceans, amphibians, etc.) can be listed in the Pet Supplies store, excluding 1 and 2 below. When you add the product, add it in the live creatures category and include [Live Creature] at the end of the product title.


  1. Invasive alien species defined by the "Act on Prevention of Damage Related to Invasive Specific Alien Species," and all creatures prohibited from being sold such as rare species defined by the "Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora."
  2. Creatures for which animal handling business registration is required based on the "Act on Welfare and Management of Animals."

Electronics

You can list only white ROM products. In the product title, specify "SIM lock released" for products in which the SIM lock has been released, or "SIM lock not released" for products in which the SIM lock has not been released.

Products in which the SIM lock was not released are to be listed on a separate product detail page from those with the SIM lock released, but not without specifying the JAN/EAN/UPC code. (White ROM products are mobile phones or PHS terminals without a contracted line or without a registered number.)

When you sell a white ROM product in which the SIM lock has been released, if the product is unused and a manufacturer warranty is provided, list them in New condition. If not, list them in Used condition, and in the Condition Description field, be sure to clarify whether or not the warranty is provided and the warranty information.

Examples:

  • Product Title: SoftBank 008Z (SIM lock released); JAN/EAN/UPC: Code registration is required.
  • Product Title: SoftBank 008Z (SIM lock not released); JAN/EAN/UPC: Add aproduct without using the code.

Computers

To avoid potential drawbacks for our customers, there are cases in which you may not be allowed to list radio equipment products that are sold outside of Japan on Amazon.co.jp. When radio equipment is used in Japan, the product is required to obtain technical standards conformity certification based on the Japan Radio Act. Products sold outside of Japan might not obtain technical standards conformity certification based on the Japan Radio Act, and if a product that has not obtained the certification is used, it may conflict with applicable laws and regulations such as the Radio Act. Therefore, if Amazon judges that a product conflicts with applicable laws and regulations, the product may be removed from listing on the Amazon.co.jp site with or without prior notification. (One example so far of such a product is iPad products.)

Home (Furniture/Interior/Kitchen)

The transfer (selling) or acquisition (buying) of nuclear fuel material is basically limited to refining activity licensees, fabricating, or enrichment activity licensees, reactor operation licensees, reprocessing activity licensees, radioactive waste disposal or storage licensees, or users defined by the Nuclear Reactor Regulation Law. When nuclear fuel material is mounted on a radiation measurement instrument as a calibration source, depending on the fuel on board, the seller and the buyer are required to have obtained authorization for handling nuclear fuel material by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, based on "Article 52 of the Nuclear Reactor Regulation Law" and "Article 61 of the Nuclear Reactor Regulation Law (Authorization of the Use of Nuclear Fuel Material)." Therefore, when you list a product on which nuclear fuel material is mounted, be sure to specify the information regarding authorization under the applicable laws and regulations in the seller's profile field and the seller's comment field of the target product.

If Amazon finds that a radiation measurement instrument on which nuclear fuel material is mounted is being sold without a description of important matters regarding authorization, Amazon may remove the product listing or remove the product detail page and suspend your seller account without prior notification.

Home Appliances

Parallel imported water purifier related products are not necessarily manufactured in accordance with the laws and regulations of Japan. Therefore, you must comply with the following rules when you list parallel imported products. If the following criteria are not satisfied, Amazon may judge the product to be illegal or in violation of the contract and prohibit the product from being listed on our site. Even if only one of the criteria is not satisfied, you may not list the product in the same catalog. Please note that you may be subject to a penalty such as suspension of your seller account if you fail to comply with even one of the following criteria only.

You are not allowed to sell the product unless it has passed the household appliance water purifier test (JIS S3201) ("JIS Standard"), and unless you include the required description defined by the water purifier section in the "Guidelines for Household Goods Quality Labeling Act." For more information, go to the Consumer Agency's Homepage > Household Goods Quality Labeling Act > Labeling Guidance by Product, List of Miscellaneous Industrial Products > 30. Water purifiers: http://www.caa.go.jp/hinpyo/guide/zakka/zakka_34.html.


  1. If the removal efficiency of the product's water purification capacity is less than 80%, it conflicts with Household Goods Quality Labeling Act, and it is not allowed to be sold.
  2. Regularly distributed products and parallel imported products do not necessarily exhibit the same test results. Therefore, you are not allowed to include a description that is mainly copied from a product manufactured for the domestic market and regularly distributed through authorized distributors.
  3. In addition to complying with (1) and (2), create a "product summary & specifications" field in the catalog on our site and clarify the following points. If there is a difference in one of the following quality factors, you may not list the product in the same catalog and you must create a separate catalog.
    • Include [parallel imported product] at the head of the product name.
    • Clarify the following points in "Key Product Features" in the catalog:
      • This is a parallel imported product. The quality is different from a regularly distributed product in Japan in terms of the following points. Our company's quality indication is as follows:
        • Type of material
        • Type of filter media
        • Flow filtration
        • Minimum dynamic pressure available
        • Water purification capacity (If its removal efficiency is less than 80%, it is not allowed to be sold)
        • Collection rate (This is only required with reverse osmosis membrane type filter material)
        • Estimated filter material replacement time (There are cases in which the materials to be removed are different from those of a product manufactured for the Japanese market. Therefore, the estimated replacement time may be different)
        • Instructions and directions for use
      • A warranty by an authorized distributor is not provided for this product. Please contact the person or company displayed on the product regarding this product.

Sellers who have not obtained the required authorization such as licensing, registration, or notification to sell products in Japan are prohibited from selling these products. The sale of products that are not approved or licensed for sale in Japan is prohibited. Please refer to Approval or Licensing: on Prohibited Content.

Auto Accessories (Non-Japan Standard Restricted Products)

Listing of parallel imported helmets for motorcycles and mopeds without obtaining the SG mark and PSC mark is prohibited. The Consumer Products Safety Act requires that the PSC mark be displayed. List products that comply with Consumer Products Safety Act.

Clothes, Fashion Accessories, Shoes and Bags, Watch and Jewelry

When publishing product information on the Amazon site, upload suitable images and product information in accordance with the following guidelines for clothing, fashion accessories, and other apparel, as well as shoes, bags, watches and jewelries and other content.

Grocery & Gourmet Foods

Please comply with the information in "About Product Listings in Amazon Wine Club " when listing Amazon Wine Club products.

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