Hello Everyone,

I am doing research for a company that is interested in having me sell products such as sporting goods/firearms accessories online through Amazon.com. During my research I came across an interesting article of prohibited items (see below)which are not allowed to be sold through their website but many of these items are for sale currently on Amazon. Does anyone know the facts of these types of sales? Thank you for your help.

 

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=200277700

Teky0101,

You haven't read that page closely.

Let's try some highlighting for hopefully enhanced comprehension:

 

 

Note that while Amazon permits these products, certain jurisdictions may restrict the export, import or sale of these products. You must comply with all applicable laws when selling weapons or any other product on Amazon.com. Some weapons products are considered “defense” items subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State and are controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Exports (as defined in the Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement and 22 C.F.R. 120.1, which include release to “foreign persons” inside or outside the United States) of all items governed by the ITAR require a license, a license exemption, or other approval from the U.S. Department of State. Non-compliance with the ITAR can result in civil penalties as high as $500,000 per violation, criminal penalties up to $1,000,000 and 10 years imprisonment per violation, and/or a bar from conducting business with U.S. companies. You are responsible for obtaining any required licenses and are liable for any penalties resulting from non-compliance.

 

Other weapons products considered “dual-use” (i.e., having both a defense and commercial purpose) may be subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Commerce and controlled under the Export Administration Regulations. An export license or other approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce may be required. Non-compliance with the EAR can result in civil penalties as high as $250,000 per violation or twice the amount of the transaction that is the basis of the violation, criminal penalties up to $1,000,000 in fines and 20 years imprisonment per violation, and/or loss of export privileges. You are responsible for obtaining any required licenses and are liable for any penalties resulting from non-compliance.

 

My take is that it's Amazon warning you as a seller that products on that list have potential sale restrictions in certain jurisdictions and that it's your responsibility to comply with those restrictions.

Woops thank you for the clarification. How would it work on selling these product online in NJ considering our strange laws.

Let's first discuss my compensation for consulting on your project.