Amazon Seller News: Unsuitable Inventory
Cases of unsuitable inventory claims on Amazon used to be an area where sellers struggled to win reinstatement for their products. Today, many of these unsuitable inventory cases are now winnable because of developments in the space. In this blog, we walk sellers through unsuitable inventory claims and how the Amazon Sellers Lawyer team helps our clients win these cases.
Unsuitable Inventory on Amazon
Unsuitable inventory is a type of allegation by Amazon’s enforcement team that claims that a seller’s inventory contains products which they are not allowed to sell. This generally means the sale of what Amazon believes are counterfeit goods – and occasionally extends to products that Amazon believes are illegal. Amazon is extremely strict as a platform about these issues as they can be held for legal damages if independent sellers are found to be violating the law by selling their products.
Often, allegations of unsuitable inventory coincide with a seller’s funds and inventory being frozen. This can be devastating for sellers who rely on consistent cash flow to finance their supply chain. For this reason, it is important to respond quickly to unsuitable inventory claims so they do not bring down your account health.
Resolving Counterfeit and Unsuitable Inventory Claims
The Amazon Sellers Lawyer team was recently contacted by a client who had been alerted to allegations that his products were counterfeit and that his inventory was therefore unsuitable for sale. We worked with the client to prepare an Amazon Plan of Action (POA) appeal that addressed the reasons why the inventory was falsely detected as unsuitable, and provided evidence of the seller’s legitimate supply chain.
This led to the successful reinstatement of the seller’s account on first POA submission. What once was a type of case that was considered unwinnable can now be successfully appealed in a matter of days. Appealing this case secured the release of frozen funds and inventory for our client, and let him get back to focusing on growing his business.
Contact Amazon Sellers Lawyer Today!
If you are facing claims of unsuitable inventory and are looking for your next steps, contact the team at Amazon Sellers Lawyer today. We have to develop the strategies that are proving successful at appealing cases like unsuitable inventory and are ready to help you face any challenges that come up. Give us a call today at 212-256-1109, or fill out our online form here.
About the Author
CJ Rosenbaum, Esq.
CJ Rosenbaum is the founding partner of Amazon Sellers Lawyer. He’s been practicing law since 1995, and since 2016 his firm has focused exclusively on helping Amazon sellers deal with issues like suspensions, intellectual property disputes, and withheld funds.
CJ has written six books on Amazon seller legal issues including the Amazon Sellers’ Guide to Copyright Law. He has spoken at major industry events like the Prosper Show, Global Sources Summit, Retail Global. CJ also works with the Amazon Sellers Lawyer team to provide free content for Amazon sellers. This is available through their online blog and YouTube channel, frequently covering major Amazon updates and important topics relevant to the seller space.
Through BrandProtectionAmazon.com, the firm also supports brands in protecting their products. This gives the team the unique opportunity to learn from case wins on both sides of the fence, strengthening protection for both the sellers and brands that Rosenbaum & Segall P.C. represents.
Amazon repeatedly rejecting your Plan of Action? Amazon Sellers Lawyer handles suspension appeals and account reinstatement cases – including arbitration against Amazon when they’re withholding seller money. Contact us to discuss your situation and figure out the best path forward.