Summary
Updated Dangerous Goods Requirements policy with minor editorial changes and clarifications on hazardous product handling, labeling, and documentation submission, including Safety Data Sheets and UN38.3 reports for lithium batteries.
Why it matters
Sellers must ensure compliance with updated hazardous product listing and shipping rules to avoid enforcement actions and maintain safe marketplace operations. The changes clarify existing obligations without introducing new restrictions.
Recommended action
Review the updated Dangerous Goods Requirements to confirm current compliance processes align with clarified rules, especially regarding documentation and labeling for hazardous products.
Dangerous Goods Requirements 05/22/2026 Key Points: Sellers must ensure hazardous products are stored, labeled, handled, and shipped properly.
Dangerous Goods (Hazmat)Dangerous goods (also known as hazardous materials or hazmat) are products that can harm health, safety, or property during shipping, storage, or handling.
These goods may contain flammable, corrosive, pressurized, or other harmful materials.
Requirements to Sell Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods must be stored, handled, labeled, and transported according to all applicable laws and regulations.
Sellers must determine if their products are dangerous goods and ensure they are shipped and labeled correctly.
Common examples of dangerous goods include, but are not limited to: Lithium battery products laptops, smartphones, power perfumes, aerosol sprays, or those that contain cleaners For more examples, see the Examples of Dangerous Goods section below.
Dangerous Goods Requirements 05/22/2026 Key Points: Sellers must ensure hazardous products are stored, labeled, handled, and shipped properly.
Dangerous Goods (Hazmat)Dangerous goods (also known as hazardous materials or hazmat) are products that can harm health, safety, or property during shipping, storage, or handling.
These goods may contain flammable, corrosive, pressurized, or other harmful materials.
Requirements to Sell Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods must be stored, handled, labeled, and transported according to all applicable laws and regulations.
Sellers must determine if their products are dangerous goods and ensure they are shipped and labeled correctly.
Common examples of dangerous goods include, but are not limited to: Lithium battery products (for laptops, smartphones, power perfumes, aerosol sprays, or those that contain cleaners For more examples, see the Examples of Dangerous Goods section below.
Affects: Seller, Listing
Department of Transportation (DOT) categorizes dangerous goods into 9 hazard classes: Explosives Gases Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, and Dangerous When Wet Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide Poison (Toxic) and Poison Inhalation Hazard Radioactive Corrosive Miscellaneous (including lithium batteries) If a product falls into one of these categories, it is classified as a dangerous good.
Department of Transportation (DOT) – Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations Sellers must ensure their products comply with all applicable laws and regulations when listed and sold on Tik Tok Shop.
This includes, but is not limited to, requirements set by: Code of Federal Regulations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) U.
Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Examples of Dangerous Goods The following is a partial list of products that are considered dangerous goods and must adhere to the requirements above: Apparel Battery-powered heated apparel (gloves, vests, hats) Apparel stain remover Automotive Engine and tire care Interior and paint care Jump starters Oils and fluids Lead-acid batteries Spillable and non-spillable batteries Beauty and Personal Care Spray deodorants Hairspray Hair colors Hair dyes Perfume Essential oils Self-tanning lotions and sprays Antiseptics and disinfectants Verruca and wart treatments Insect repellents Aftershave treatments Cleaning cartridges (electric shavers) Hair removal solutions and treatments Shaving creams or foams Nail polish Alcohol-based mouthwash and oral care Books Songbooks Magazines with beauty product samples E-book devices and e-readers Consumer Electronics Powerbanks Cell phones Chargers and batteries Laptops and tablets Speakers Food and Beverages Alcohol-based extracts Products with high alcohol content Foods in pressurized container / aerosol format (such as whipped cream) Spirits Health and Household Cleansers and cleaners Home Improvement Power tools Pest and insect control Office Equipment cleaners Adhesives and glue Markers, highlighters, pens, and refills Pet Products Aquarium glass cleaners Aquarium water treatments and test kits Shoes Light-up shoes Sole and shoe stain remover Shoe polish Sports and Outdoor Camp fuel Hand warmers Bike tools and equipment Spillable and non-spillable batteries Toys Battery-operated toys Chemistry sets Painting and repair kits Kits with sprays Toy pop crackers Video Games Controllers Wireless and Bluetooth headset Gamepads Enforcement Actions and Appeals We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document, our Restricted Products Policy, and our Prohibited Products Policy.
Sellers must follow all rules for storing, labeling, handling, and shipping these products.
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Department of Transportation (DOT) categorizes dangerous goods into 9 hazard classes: Explosives Gases Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, and Dangerous When Wet Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide Poison (Toxic) and Poison Inhalation Hazard Radioactive Corrosive Miscellaneous (including lithium batteries) If a product falls into one of these categories, it is classified as a dangerous good.
Department of Transportation (DOT) – Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations Sellers must ensure their products comply with all applicable laws and regulations when listed and sold on Tik Tok Shop.
This includes, but is not limited to, requirements set by: Code of Federal Regulations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) U.
Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Examples of Dangerous Goods The following is a partial list of products that are considered dangerous goods and must adhere to the requirements above: Apparel Battery-powered heated apparel (gloves, vests, hats) Apparel stain remover Automotive Engine and tire care Interior and paint care Jump starters Oils and fluids Lead-acid batteries Spillable and non-spillable batteries Beauty and Personal Care Spray deodorants Hairspray Hair colors Hair dyes Perfume Essential oils Self-tanning lotions and sprays Antiseptics and disinfectants Verruca and wart treatments Insect repellents Aftershave treatments Cleaning cartridges (electric shavers) Hair removal solutions and treatments Shaving creams or foams Nail polish Alcohol-based mouthwash and oral care Books Songbooks Magazines with beauty product samples E-book devices and e-readers Consumer Electronics Powerbanks Cell phones Chargers and batteries Laptops and tablets Speakers Food and Beverages Alcohol-based extracts Products with high alcohol content Foods in pressurized container / aerosol format (such as whipped cream) Spirits Health and Household Cleansers and cleaners Home Improvement Power tools Pest and insect control Office Equipment cleaners Adhesives and glue Markers, highlighters, pens, and refills Pet Products Aquarium glass cleaners Aquarium water treatments and test kits Shoes Light-up shoes Sole and shoe stain remover Shoe polish Sports and Outdoor Camp fuel Hand warmers Bike tools and equipment Spillable and non-spillable batteries Toys Battery-operated toys Chemistry sets Painting and repair kits Kits with sprays Toy pop crackers Video Games Controllers Wireless and Bluetooth headset Gamepads Enforcement Actions and Appeals We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document, our Restricted Products Policy, and our Prohibited Products Policy.
Sellers are required to determine whether their products qualify as dangerous goods.
Enforcement Actions and Appeals We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document, our Restricted Products Policy, and our Prohibited Products Policy.
See our Guide to Obtaining a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Where can I find more information about listing products with batteries?
See our Guidelines for Listing Products Containing Batteries.
Where can I get the dangerous goods (HAZMAT) label for my shipments?
Sellers using Tik Tok Shipping or Sellering Shipping can purchase HAZMAT labels online or in person from e-commerce marketplaces, industrial supply stores, or HAZMAT shipping suppliers.
For products that Tik Tok Shop (TTS) identifies as HAZMAT, 4PL sellers will receive a notification along with the correct label to print and apply to their shipment if needed.
For more guidance, see: USPS Hazmat Shipping Safety UPS Hazardous Materials Guide Fed Ex Hazardous Materials: How to Ship What are the requirements for returning dangerous goods (hazardous materials)?
Customers must attach the appropriate hazmat label when returning the item.
Limited Quantity (LQ):
Items in small enough amounts to qualify for relaxed regulations.
These require the diamond symbol label.
Lithium Batteries:
Must follow specific regulations and include proper labeling.
How are damaged hazardous materials handled?
Due to transportation restrictions, damaged hazmat items are processed as refund-only requests.
This means no return is required.
What is the review timeline for refund-only requests?
Sellers must review refund-only requests within the following timelines:2 business days for orders valued at $100 or less4 business days for orders valued at more than $100Is the content above helpful?