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TikTok Shop says some Automotive Parts can be sold only after category qualification and document review in the Qualification Center. Electrical automotive parts follow separate electronic-product rules, and all automotive parts must also comply with the Restricted Products Policy. Some items, like certain wiper products, do not need certification but still must follow listing-title guidance.
Key points
Some Automotive Parts require category qualification before sale.
Submit required documents through the Qualification Center in Seller Center.
Electrical automotive parts must follow Requirements for Electronic Products.
Allowed categories listed include Lighting, Gas Supply, Oils and Fluids, and Motorcycle Helmets.
Exempt items listed include wiper arms, replacement blades, windshield wipers, and windshield wiper tools.
Tests and certifications for electrical safety must come from recognized electrical safety or FCC laboratories.
Inaccurate or fraudulent labeling can trigger violations.
Enforcement can include rejected qualification, account-health points, or listing removal.
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Check whether your automotive item needs category qualification.
Use the Qualification Center to submit documentation.
Follow both this Automotive Parts page and the Restricted Products Policy.
Use the electronic-products requirements for electrical automotive parts.
Verify whether your product is in the exempt list before assuming no documentation is needed.
Expect review and possible enforcement if documentation or labeling is not compliant.
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Do not claim electrical safety without approved testing or certification.
Do not use tests or certifications from unrecognized labs.
Do not treat electrical automotive parts as covered by the general automotive-parts rules only.
Do not assume all automotive products are certification-exempt.
Sellers of exempt wiper-related products who still need correct titles
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Verify all requirements against the TikTok source page before acting, because requirements may vary by seller role and product type.
The source says to see Your Guide to Category Qualification for review and rejection handling.
The source says electrical automotive parts must follow Requirements for Electronic Products.
The source says Automotive Parts are also subject to the Restricted Products Policy.
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Key Points:
To sell certain Automotive Parts, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center, a portal in the Seller Center. Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
For help with the review process and rejection handling, see Your Guide to Category Qualification.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Automotive Parts on TikTok Shop. These requirements are in place to ensure product safety, legal compliance, and a trustworthy customer experience. Automotive parts are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing automotive parts.
Automotive Parts
The following Automotive Parts are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.
You may be required to pass category qualification to sell Automotive Parts. This process requires submitting documents proving you are qualified to sell these products. Detailed requirements are listed in the sections below. Open each section to view what is needed.
Lighting
This section applies to road-legal automotive lighting products. These products must be marked as road-legal. This means they meet safety and technical requirements for use on public roads. These products include, but are not limited to: Headlight Components
Halogen headlight bulbs
LED headlight bulbs
Xenon headlights
Additional headlights
Incandescent Bulbs
H1 incandescent bulbs
H3 incandescent bulbs
H4 incandescent bulbs
H7 incandescent bulbs
Signal and Indicator Lighting
Brake lights
Turn signals
Indicator lights
Fog Lights
All Sellers
If you apply to sell automotive lighting products — whether you manufacture, import, repack, or resell them — you may be required to submit the following:
Photo of Department of Transportation (DOT) Marking on Product or Packaging
Sellers must provide a clear photo showing the DOT marking on the product or its packaging.
The marking may appear directly on the product or on the packaging.
The marking must be clearly visible and legible.
This requirement applies to manufacturers, importers, repackers, and resellers.
Gas Supply
This category covers components used to safely deliver, control, and connect gas in motorhomes. This includes, but is not limited to:
Hoses
Regulators
Fittings
Valves
Connectors
Related safety devices
Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers
If you apply to sell gas supply products you manufacture, import, or repackage, you may need to submit the following:
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers may need to provide a valid COC that:
Was issued within the last 2 years
Matches the product category
Clearly describes the product tested
Lists all safety standards tested
Includes the name and address of the accredited laboratory
Matches the product shown in submitted photos
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Test Report
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers may need to provide a valid ANSI test report showing compliance with one or more of the following standards:
ANSI Z21.54 - Flexible metal connectors for gas appliances
ANSI Z21.69 - Connectors for outdoor gas appliances
ANSI A119.2 / National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 - RV manufacturing standard (includes gas systems)
DOT Test Report
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers may need to submit proof of DOT compliance with applicable requirements, including:
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 178 - Specifications for gas cylinders, piping, and hoses
49 CFR Part 393.67 - Compressed gas system components in motor vehicles
Product Photos Showing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Compliance
Submit clear product photos showing markings that indicate compliance with:
ANSI Z21.54
ANSI Z21.69
ANSI A119.2 / NFPA 1192
Resellers
If you are applying to sell gas supply as a reseller, you may need to submit the following documents:
Purchase Invoice
Resellers may need to provide a legible purchase invoice issued by the manufacturer. The invoice must:
Include the supplier's company name and address
Clearly describe the product and match the listing
Be issued within the last 365 days
Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
Product Photos Showing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Compliance
Submit clear product photos showing markings that indicate compliance with:
ANSI Z21.54
ANSI Z21.69
ANSI A119.2 / NFPA 1192
Engine Oils
This section outlines the requirements for selling engine oil.
Seller Qualifications
API Certification / EOLCS License Evidence
Licensed company/marketer name, brand name, viscosity/service category, current license status
Matches product identity on label
Verifiable via API Publication 1520 / EOLCS directory at API.org
Issued by: American Petroleum Institute
Product Label
Manufacturers, Importers, and Repackers
Legal entity name, registration number, address, status — proves you are the actual producing entity
Issued by: State/company registrar or equivalent author
Certificate of Incorporation / Business License / Plant Registration
Reseller
Issuing brand/manufacturer legal name; reseller legal name
Exact brands/product lines covered; territory (e.g., US); channels covered (explicitly including Amazon/e-commerce if applicable)
Effective date, expiration, signatory name/title, issuer contact for verification
Issued by: Brand owner, manufacturer, or authorized upstream party
Must be recent (within last 365 days for Amazon contexts)
Issued by: Upstream supplier (manufacturer, master distributor, or authorized distributor)
Brand Authorization Letter (LOA) or Authorized Distributor Confirmation
Fluids and Oils
This section outlines the requirements for selling automotive oils and fluids.
Manufacturers, Importers, and Repackers
If you apply to sell automotive oils or fluids that you manufacture, import, or repackage, you may need to submit the following:
Product Photos
Product photos must clearly show:
Performance or compatibility claims (what the product does or is used for)
Batch number, lot number, or product identifier
Manufacturer name and contact information
Net weight or volume
Instructions for use
Additional Compliance Documentation
Depending on the product type, you may also need to provide documents confirming compliance with applicable standards or labeling rules: Fuel additives
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Additive Registration Number (ARN) or an EPA registration letter
Note: Catalytic converter fluids are prohibited and cannot be sold.
Brake fluids
Certificate of Conformity showing compliance with DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 116 for the stated DOT grade
Antifreeze (cooling system products)
Specification sheet confirming denatonium benzoate (bitterant) is added, where required
Hydraulic oils
Specification or grade sheet showing International Organization for Standardization Viscosity Grade (ISO VG) or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) viscosity grade
Gear oils
Specification or grade sheet showing American Petroleum Institute Gas Lubricant (API GL) classification (for example, GL-4 or GL-5)
Battery acid absorbers or neutralizers
Specification sheet with usage instructions and neutralization capacity
Resellers
If you apply to sell automotive oils or fluids as a reseller, you may need to submit the following:
Product Photos
Product photos must clearly show:
Performance or compatibility claims
Batch number, lot number, or product identifier
Manufacturer name and contact information
Net weight or volume
Instructions for use
Purchase Invoice
Submit a legible purchase invoice from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. The invoice must:
Include the supplier's company name and address
Clearly describe the product and match the listing
Be issued within the last 365 days
Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
State-Specific Considerations
Sellers must comply with all state and local laws where products are sold and shipped. California Proposition 65
Products must meet applicable warning and labeling requirements.
Brake fluid labels must display correct net weight or volume.
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Fuel additives sold in California must be compliant or exempt.
Antifreeze Bitterant Laws
Some states (including CA, NJ, AZ, and WI) require antifreeze to contain denatonium benzoate.
Sellers must confirm the manufacturer has added this bitterant.
Motorcycle Helmets
This section outlines the requirements for selling motorcycle helmets.
Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers
If you are applying to sell motorcycle helmets you manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may need to submit the following documents:
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers must provide a valid COC that:
Was issued within the last 2 years
Matches the motorcycle helmet category
Clearly describes the tested product and its specifications
Includes the name and address of the accredited testing laboratory
Matches the product shown in submitted photos
Test Report
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers must submit a test report showing compliance with:
49 CFR §571.218 - FMVSS No. 218
And one of the following:
Snell M-2010 (Certified motorcycle helmets), or
Snell M-2015 (Certified motorcycle helmets)
Product Photos of DOT Markings
Provide clear product photos showing markings that indicate compliance with:
49 CFR §571.218 - FMVSS No. 218
And one of the following:
Snell M-2010, or
Snell M-2015
Resellers
If you apply to sell motorcycle helmets as a reseller, you may need to submit the following:
Product Photos of DOT Markings
Provide clear product photos showing markings that indicate compliance with:
49 CFR §571.218 - FMVSS No. 218
And one of the following:
Snell M-2010, or
Snell M-2015
Purchase Invoice
Submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the manufacturer. The invoice must:
Include the supplier's company name and address
Clearly describe the product and match the listing
Be issued within the last 365 days
Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
Enforcement Actions and Appeals
Claiming electrical safety without approved testing or certification violates these requirements. Tests and certifications must come from recognized electrical safety or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) laboratories. Products are also in violation if they have inaccurate or fraudulent labeling. We regularly review your shop's compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy. If any violations are identified, enforcement action may be taken at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
Rejecting your category qualification application
Deducting points from your account health
Removing product listings
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. If you would like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.
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