Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant

For sellers, keeping track of product and brand restrictions is critical to avoid wasting time and money. On Amazon, you may not be eligible to sell specific products on your account or need approval to sell restricted products or brands. You need to know this before you buy products from your suppliers so you can list them on Amazon.

Checking restrictions manually, especially for hundreds of ASINs in bulk supplier price lists, is a time-consuming and daunting job. However, you can automate restriction verification with the Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant.

In this post, we will explore how Bulk Restriction Checker works and how to automatically check thousands of your supplier products for restrictions with a couple of clicks.

Note. Seller Assistant is a comprehensive product-sourcing software that helps Amazon sellers quickly find high-profit deals. It combines three extensions: Seller Assistant Browser Extension, and IP-Alert Chrome Extension by Seller Assistant, and VPN by Seller Assistant, Amazon seller tools: Price List Analyzer, Brand Analyzer, Seller Spy, Bulk Restrictions Checker, and API integrations, and features: Side Panel View,  FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, Stock Checker, IP Alert, and Restrictions Checker.

Seller Assistant shows all essential product data on Amazon search, product, and inventory pages, and on any website to help you find high-margin deals. By using this FBA and FBM product sourcing software, you can easily identify products that have the potential to be sold well on Amazon.

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Amazon Restricted Products – Complete Guide for Sellers

Why Checking Amazon Product Restrictions?

Amazon has specific rules that may limit which products, categories, or brands a seller can list without prior approval. 

Some products you may not be eligible to sell due to factors such as account metrics or sales history. Other products are restricted (gated) because of safety, regulatory, or quality reasons. 

Identifying Amazon's restrictions can be challenging because restricted product lists can be updated periodically. Moreover, since these lists can differ between countries and marketplaces because of varying local laws, it is important to verify restrictions specific to each marketplace. 

You must check products for restrictions and eligibility before you buy them so that you don’t lose time and money because Amazon will not allow you to list unapproved items. 

However, doing this product by product on Amazon is extremely time-consuming. To effectively verify restrictions, you must use bulk restriction checker tools.

What Is Seller Assistant’s Bulk Restriction Checker?

Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant is an efficient tool designed for Amazon sellers to verify product and brand restrictions across multiple products at once. 

It automates this verification process, allowing sellers to upload ASINs they want to check and receive a comprehensive report on product selling eligibility. 

The tool uses clear icons to indicate sellable items (green open lock), restricted ones (red closed lock), and products you can’t sell on your Amazon account (red closed lock with an exclamation mark). This helps sellers make quick sourcing decisions, saving time and preventing costly mistakes when buying products to resell in Amazon.

Bulk Restriction Checker is designed specifically for Amazon wholesale and online arbitrage sellers, and dropshippers to simplify the process of bulk restriction verification, and helps understand in seconds which of your suppliers products you are eligible to sell, and which of them require preliminary approval to be sold.

Bulk Restriction Checker Functionality

Bulk Restriction Checker shows two data layers: the general data about the number of restricted and ungated products in your list summarized in the table in your Seller Assistant Personal account, and the breakdown of all products with detailed information about restrictions and your selling eligibility which you can download as an Excel file for further processing.

Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant simplifies the complex process of checking products for restrictions by providing you with the functionality and data described below.

Selling eligibility verification

Bulk Restriction Checker shows if you can sell a product on your Amazon seller account.

• Products you are eligible to sell

Green open lock icon marks products you can sell on Amazon.

• Products you are not eligible to sell

Red closed lock with an exclamation mark labels products you can’t sell on Amazon. This means you must choose another product.

Restrictions checkup

Bulk Restriction Checker shows if a product or brand is restricted.

• Ungated products 

Green open lock icon marks products you can sell on Amazon without prior approval.

• Gated products 

Red closed lock marks products you can’t sell on Amazon without prior approval. This means you must apply to ungate them before selling or choose another product.

Benefits of Bulk Restriction Checker

Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant offers a number of benefits that can essentially simplify and speed up product sourcing for Amazon sellers. Here are the key benefits this tool provides.

Saves time and effort

Instead of checking product restrictions one by one, sellers can upload a bulk list of ASINs and get instant results. This automation reduces the manual workload and speeds up the product sourcing process. The tool is invaluable for wholesale and online arbitrage sellers and dropshippers who need to check restrictions of hundreds to thousands products at a time.

Ensures informed decisions

The tool provides clear indicators showing whether products are sellable or restricted. This insight helps sellers avoid investing in products they cannot list, preventing potential losses.

Supports multiple marketplaces

Bulk Restriction Checker can be used for various Amazon marketplaces, catering to region-specific restrictions. This feature is especially useful for sellers operating across different countries with unique regulations.

Keeps you updated

With Amazon's frequent policy changes, the tool helps sellers stay up-to-date on current restrictions. This proactive approach ensures compliance and smooth product listing operations.

Minimizes risk

By identifying restricted items before purchase, sellers can mitigate the risk of unsellable inventory. This safeguard helps protect against financial setbacks related to unapproved listings.

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Bulk Restriction Checker Use Cases 

The Bulk Restriction Checker by Seller Assistant is an essential tool for Amazon sellers. It streamlines the process of checking product and brand restrictions, allowing sellers to make informed, risk-free decisions. Here are key use cases where this tool proves invaluable.

Verifying restrictions on supplier price lists

• Use case

Wholesale sellers need to verify the restrictions of hundreds or even thousands of products from supplier price lists. This helps ensure that they don’t commit to bulk purchases that include restricted items.

• Solution

The Bulk Restriction Checker allows sellers to upload a comprehensive list of ASINs and instantly get a report on their eligibility to sell each item. This rapid check helps sellers avoid the risk of investing in unsellable products and streamlines decision-making.

Assessing product eligibility for online arbitrage and dropshipping

• Use case

Online arbitrage sellers and dropshippers need to check restrictions for a wide range of products sourced from supplier websites. This is necessary to avoid listing items that might not be approved for sale on their Amazon account.

• Solution

With the Bulk Restriction Checker, sellers can upload ASINs collected from supplier sites to quickly review restrictions and their own selling eligibility. This efficient verification helps prevent sourcing restricted products and supports better inventory management.

Pre-purchase eligibility checks

• Use case

Sellers who are expanding their product line or sourcing new items need to pre-check restrictions before sourcing. This helps them ensure compliance and avoid tying up capital in non-compliant goods.

• Solution

By using the Bulk Restriction Checker, sellers can input ASINs of potential new products and confirm their eligibility. This proactive approach minimizes financial risk and ensures a smoother listing process.

Brand gate checks

• Use case

Sellers need to verify brand restrictions and their selling eligibility before engaging in negotiations with the brand (for wholesale sellers) or purchasing branded products (for online arbitrage sellers). This is essential to avoid complications after the purchase.

• Solution

With the Bulk Restriction Checker, sellers can upload a list of branded ASINs and get clear results on their ability to sell those brands. This proactive check helps sellers make informed decisions during negotiations or sourcing, minimizing the risk of dealing with restricted brands.

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How Does Bulk Restriction Checker Work? 

With Bulk Restriction Checker, you can automate processing restrictions and eligibility on bulk price lists or files. To process a price list with Bulk Restriction Checker, upload your ASINs and download .xls files with restriction check results.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to how it works.

Researching restrictions with Bulk Restriction Checker step-by-step

Step 1. Log in to your Seller Assistant Account

Open your Seller Assistant Personal Account and navigate to the side menu. Ensure you have an active account to access the tool.

Step 2. Access the Bulk Restriction Checker

Locate the Bulk Restriction Checker in the side menu of your Seller Assistant account. Click on it to open the tool and begin the restriction-checking process.

Step 3. Choose your marketplace

From the dropdown, select the relevant Amazon marketplace for which you need to check restrictions. This ensures that the tool verifies the ASINs based on the specific regulations and eligibility criteria of that marketplace.

Step 5. Upload your ASIN list

Enter your ASIN list separated by comma or a new line. 

Step 6. Enter file details

In the "Description" field, type the name of your file that contains the analyzed ASINs. This helps keep your downloaded file organized and identifiable. 

Step 7. Start ASIN processing

Click the "Upload" button. The tool will start processing the uploaded list to check for restrictions and your selling eligibility.

Step 8. Download the report

Once the analysis is complete, download the generated report. This report will indicate which products are unrestricted (marked with a green open lock), restricted (red closed lock), or those you can’t sell on your Amazon account (red closed lock with an exclamation mark), providing you with a clear overview of your eligibility to sell.

FAQ

What is the Bulk Restriction Checker used for?

The Bulk Restriction Checker is used to verify product and brand restrictions for multiple ASINs at once. It helps Amazon sellers quickly determine their eligibility to sell products, avoiding potential listing issues.

How do I upload my ASINs for analysis?

Simply log into your Seller Assistant account, access the Bulk Restriction Checker, and upload your ASIN list to the tool. The tool processes the file and provides a report on product restrictions and selling eligibility.

Can the Bulk Restriction Checker analyze ASINs for different marketplaces?

Yes, the tool allows you to select specific marketplaces before running your analysis. This ensures that the restrictions checked align with the regulations of the chosen marketplace.

How do I read the results of the report?

The report displays products with clear visual indicators: a green open lock for sellable items, a red closed lock for restricted items, and a red closed lock with an exclamation mark for the items you can’t sell on your Amazon account. These icons help you quickly assess which products you can list.

Why is it important to check restrictions before purchasing products?

Verifying restrictions beforehand helps sellers avoid investing in products they cannot list on Amazon, saving time and money. This proactive step reduces the risk of unsellable inventory and streamlines product sourcing strategies.

Final Thoughts

In today’s fast-paced Amazon marketplace, tools like the Bulk Restriction Checker are essential for maintaining efficiency and compliance. By automating the verification of product and brand restrictions, sellers can make informed, strategic decisions with confidence. 

Whether you’re handling a few dozen products or thousands, Seller Assistant's Bulk Restriction Checker ensures you stay ahead of potential listing issues.

Seller Assistant is an all-in-one product sourcing software offering all the features vital for product sourcing. It combines three extensions: Seller Assistant Extension, IP Alert, and VPN by Seller Assistant, tools: Price List Analyzer, Brand Analyzer, Seller Spy, Bulk Restrictions Checker, and API integrations, and features: Side Panel View,  FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, Stock Checker, and other features that help quickly find high-profit deals. Seller Assistant also offers integration with Zapier allowing to create custom product sourcing workflows.