How Amazon Sellers Can Get Ungated with an Authorized Wholesale Distributor

If you're an Amazon reseller, you've probably run into restricted categories or gated brands—especially when trying to sell in high-demand segments like Grocery, Beauty, or Pet Supplies. The key to unlocking these gates isn’t a trick or hack—it’s partnering with a verified, authorized wholesale distributor for Amazon.

In this post, we’ll break down why this relationship is essential, how to use invoices and Letters of Authorization (LOA) for ungating, and how Jefferson Wholesale supports Amazon sellers step by step.

✅What Is an Authorized Wholesale Distributor?

An authorized distributor is officially approved by the manufacturer to supply their products in bulk to retailers and resellers. For Amazon sellers, this means:

• Legitimate, traceable supply chain

• Invoices that meet Amazon’s ungating requirements

• Access to Letters of Authorization (LOA) for gated brands

• Confidence that you're selling genuine products

⚠️ Amazon increasingly requires invoices from authorized distributors—not liquidators, dropshippers, or grey-market sellers.

🛑 What Does It Mean to Be Gated on Amazon?

Amazon restricts certain categories and brands to protect product quality, safety, and buyer experience. Common gated categories include:

• Grocery & Gourmet Food

• Beauty & Personal Care

• Health & Household

• Pet Supplies

• Top-tier brands like Dove, Clorox, Gillette, Gerber, etc.

Sellers must apply for approval by submitting valid invoices and/or a Letter of Authorization from a trusted supplier like Jefferson Wholesale.

🚀 Amazon Ungating: Step-by-Step Process to Get Approval

Step 1 – Open a Wholesale Account with an Authorized Distributor

Apply with a company like Jefferson Wholesale. We support Amazon sellers by offering:

• Invoices that meet Amazon’s ungating format

• LOAs for selected brands

• No middlemen—direct wholesale pricing

Minimum order value for ungating support is just $500. For higher brand-level ungating, we recommend orders above $1,000.

Step 2 – Place a Wholesale Order

Choose your gated brand/category products from our catalog. We carry over 1,500+ brands across top Amazon categories.

Make sure:

• The business name and address on your invoice matches your Amazon Seller Central account

• Order contains at least 10 units of each product for easier ungating

Step 3 – Submit the Invoice to Amazon

Upload your invoice for category or brand approval:

• Log in to Seller Central

• Go to “Add a Product”

• Search for the gated item

• Click “Request Approval”

• Upload your invoice + LOA (if needed)

📝 Amazon usually responds within 24–72 hours.

Step 4 – Start Selling!

Once approved, your listing becomes active. You'll now be able to sell in that gated category or brand across Amazon US.

🔒 Why Amazon Requires Invoices & LOAs

• Prevent counterfeits

• Ensure resale rights

• Validate seller legitimacy

• Protect customers and brand partners

📄 Sample Documents We Provide

• ✅ Wholesale Invoice (with Amazon-required details)

• ✅ Letter of Authorization (LOA) for applicable brands

• ✅ Prep & FBA Shipping Services available

• ✅ Delivery to Amazon FBA warehouses

📌 Tips for Fast Ungating

• Order 10+ units per ASIN

• Use your registered business name

• Use a U.S. business address

• Make sure payment is complete—Amazon does not accept quotes

• Submit both invoice and LOA if available

🧑‍💼 How Jefferson Wholesale Helps Amazon Sellers

• Authorized distributor across 1,500+ brands

• Trusted by new and experienced Amazon FBA resellers

• Amazon-ready invoices and documentation

• Friendly support for first-time sellers

• Fast shipping to Amazon FBA centers

Apply for a Wholesale Account

✅ Ready to get ungated and scale your business?Apply for a wholesale account with Jefferson Wholesale today.

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