FAQs What Are Gated Categories on Amazon? Gated categories on Amazon are product categories that require Amazon’s approval to sell in. Why Are Categories Gated on Amazon? Amazon has gated/restricted categories to help protect sellers and buyers. By restricting certain categories, Amazon hopes to reduce the amount of counterfeit products being sold on their marketplace. How Do I Know if a Category Is Gated on Amazon? If you are trying to add a product in Seller Central and a pop-up message states there are limitations to that product or product category, that means it is gated. To learn more, click here. What Categories on Amazon Are Gated? For a full list of Amazon’s gated/restricted categories, click here. How Do I Get Accepted to Sell Gated Category Products? You can requests approval to sell a gated product through Amazon Seller Central. When adding a product, if it is gated, there will be a “Listing limitation apply” badge that you must click and then you can request approval. To increase your chances of being approved you must have a Professional seller plan and have supplier invoices to prove your products authenticity.