Amazon's compliance requirements are one of the most common pitfalls for new cross-border sellers — it's not enough for a product to simply work, you need the right test reports on file, or your listing can be taken down at any time. Here's a breakdown of the certifications you're most likely to be asked about.
FCC: Required for Almost Any Product With Wireless or Electronic Function
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification applies to electronic products that emit radio frequency signals — Bluetooth earphones, routers, remote-control toys, and similar devices. When selling these categories on Amazon's US site, you'll typically need to provide an FCC ID or an FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity).
UL: The Safety Baseline for Electrical Products
UL is a safety certification mark from Underwriters Laboratories, primarily covering products with electrical safety risk — plugs, chargers, lighting fixtures, and similar items. UL isn't mandatory for every category, but for anything involving electrical current, having UL certification significantly boosts both platform review outcomes and consumer trust.
UN38.3: The Transport Pass for Lithium Battery Products
If your product contains a lithium battery — even a single coin cell — shipping it from China to an overseas warehouse requires a UN38.3 test report. This isn't an Amazon-specific requirement; it's an international air and sea freight safety regulation. Without this report, your shipment is very likely to be held up in transit before it even reaches the platform review stage.
Common Misconceptions
Many sellers assume "we tested this before, so it's still valid" — but test reports have expiry periods (typically one year), and if your product design, supplier, or battery model changes, a previous report may no longer apply. We recommend re-verifying report validity every time you iterate on a product or switch suppliers.
If you're not sure which certifications your product needs, reach out to Dameng Testing — we can help you map out the full compliance checklist based on your specific product category and target market.