Summary
Updated Automotive Parts Requirements page includes existing documentation process details for category qualification without introducing new requirements.
Why it matters
Understanding these existing requirements is crucial for sellers to ensure compliance when listing automotive parts and avoid potential issues.
Recommended action
Review the updated Automotive Parts Requirements for clarity on documentation expectations and ensure your listings meet all existing criteria.
Key Points: To sell certain Automotive Parts, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center, a portal in the Seller Center.
To sell certain Automotive Parts, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center, a portal in the Seller Center.
Key Points: To sell certain Automotive Parts, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center, a portal in the Seller Center.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Automotive Parts on Tik Tok 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.
Lighting Gas Supply Oils and Fluids Motorcycle Helmets For information on submitting documentation and addressing category qualification rejections, refer to Your Guide to Category Qualification.
Electrical Automotive Parts For electrical auto parts, see Requirements for Electronic Products.
This includes, but is not limited to: Car Electronics and Accessories Car audio and video products In-vehicle electronics Mobile phone accessories for vehicles Electrical Components Washer pumps Wiper motors Voltage regulators and rectifiers Vehicle security systems General power and electrical components Vehicle Lighting Decorative vehicle lights License plate lamps Roof lights Battery Components Battery switches Battery terminals Battery chargers Jump starters Switches and Sensors Oil pressure sensors Temperature sensors Thermostats Radiator fan sensors Steering column switches Motorhome Electrical Parts Air conditioners Furnaces Ventilation systems Water heaters and pumps Toilet exhaust fans Cooking appliances Exempt Products The following automotive products do not require certification.
These products may be listed without additional documentation: Wiper arms Replacement blades Windshield wipers Windshield wiper tools These products, along with Electrical Automotive Parts, must still follow the guidance in the Creating Effective Auto Parts Listing Titles section below.
Requirements To Sell Automotive Parts You may be required to pass category qualification to sell Automotive Parts.
Affects: Seller, Listing
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 hoses49 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 Z21.54ANSI Z21.69ANSI 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 Tik Tok Shop Product Photos Showing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Compliance Submit clear product photos showing markings that indicate compliance with: ANSI Z21.54ANSI Z21.69ANSI A119.2 / NFPA 1192 Oils and Fluids 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 Tik Tok Shop State-Specific Considerations Sellers must comply with all state and local laws where products are sold and shipped.
California Proposition 65Products must meet applicable warning and labeling requirements.
For more information, see California Proposition 65 Requirements Texas Weights & Measures Labels must accurately show net weight or volume.
Texas DOT (Brake Fluids)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.
218And 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.
218And 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.
218And 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 Tik Tok 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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