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Restricted Products Policy

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TikTok Shop restricts some products and requires sellers to get approval before listing them. Approval can happen at the category level, product level, or by invite only. TikTok Shop can ask for more documents during review or after a product is live, and violations can lead to listing removal, refunds, access loss, or Account Health Rating deductions.

Key points

  • Restricted products need approval before listing.
  • Approval may be category-level, product-level, or invite-only.
  • TikTok Shop can request more documentation at any time.
  • If a shop violates the policy, TikTok Shop may remove listings or take enforcement action.
  • Appeals are handled through the Appeals section.

Say / show

  • Check whether the product falls under category-level, product-level, or invite-only approval.
  • Prepare documentation before listing restricted products.
  • Be ready to provide additional documents during review or after launch.
  • Review the Qualification Center in Seller Center for access requests.
  • Use the Appeals section if an enforcement action is applied.

Do not say / show

  • Do not assume approval is guaranteed.
  • Do not list restricted products without meeting the required qualification.
  • Do not assume one approval type covers every designated product in a category.
  • Do not ignore requests for additional documentation.

Violation risks

  • Account Health Rating points may be deducted.
  • Product listings may be removed.
  • Access to sell products may be revoked.
  • Customers may receive refunds.
  • Sellers may be prohibited from listing restricted products without qualification.

Who it affects

  • Sellers listing restricted products on TikTok Shop.
  • Creators or community operators promoting or managing products that may need approval.
  • Sellers handling categories with category-level, product-level, or invite-only restrictions.

Source notes

  • This summary is based only on the provided TikTok source text; verify details against the TikTok policy page before acting.
  • Certain categories include designated products with different qualification requirements; check the source policy for the exact product.
  • For more information on qualification and appeals, the source directs users to the Qualification Center, Seller Enforcement Policy, and Appeals section.

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Readable Policy Copy

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Key Points:
  • To sell restricted products, sellers must meet specific approval rules—either at the category-level or product-level.
  • Approval is not guaranteed; TikTok Shop may request additional documentation at any time during the listing process or while the product is live.
This policy outlines the requirements sellers must meet to sell restricted products on our platform. These requirements are in place to ensure product safety, legal compliance, and a trustworthy experience for customers.

Restricted Products

To sell restricted products, sellers must meet certain qualification requirements. There are 3 levels:
  • Category-Level Qualification: Sellers must submit documentation to sell within a category of products. After passing the process in the Qualification Center portal (located in Seller Center), sellers can list any products within that category.
  • Product-Level Qualification: Sellers must provide documentation for each product they want to sell within a particular category.
  • Invite-Only Qualification: Select qualified sellers are invited to sell certain categories and can apply for access through the Qualification Center.
TikTok Shop reserves the right to request additional documentation during the product approval process.

Requirements for Restricted Products

Category-Level Qualification

The following types of products require category-level qualification. Select a product type below to view the applicable qualification requirements.
For more information on applying for Category-Level Qualification, refer to Your Guide to Category Qualification.

Product-Level Qualification

The remaining categories require product-level qualification. Sellers who do not meet the requirements listed below are prohibited from listing those restricted products on TikTok Shop.

Invite-Only Approval

The following are only permitted on TikTok Shop through an invite-only process.

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review shops for compliance with our policies. If violations are identified, enforcement actions may be applied. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from your Account Health Rating (a metric that measures your performance against our seller policies)
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.

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