Hazmat refers to products classified as dangerous goods by Amazon — items containing flammable, pressurized, or regulated materials that require special handling, storage, and shipping procedures within the FBA network.
Hazmat — short for hazardous materials — is Amazon's classification for products that contain substances requiring special care during storage, handling, or shipping. Common examples include certain batteries, aerosols, flammable liquids, pressurized containers, and products with specific chemical compositions. Amazon places these items under stricter controls within its FBA fulfillment network.
If your product is flagged as hazmat, it goes through Amazon's dangerous goods review process before it can be stored or sold via FBA. During this review, your listing may be inactive and your inventory held. Products that don't pass the review — or that lack the required safety documentation — can be rejected or removed from FBA entirely. Some hazmat products are also restricted to specific fulfillment centers, which can affect storage fees and delivery speeds.
If you're selling or planning to sell products that might fall under hazmat regulations, preparation matters:
