Recently, many Amazon US sellers have received an official notification email from Amazon. The notice shows that starting from October 31, 2023, Amazon will restrict the sales of light-emitting diode (LED) headlight modification kits in U.S. stores.

The reason is: The LED headlight retrofit kit does not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS NO. 108). Amazon policy prohibits the listing or sale of products that do not comply with all applicable laws, so sellers in U.S. stores may no longer sell or distribute these products.

In the list of prohibited products on the US site, you can see the light-emitting diode (LED) headlight modification kit.

It is reported that if a seller has remaining inventory of such products in the Amazon fulfillment center, he or she needs to create a removal order to return or dispose of the remaining inventory. If you do not submit a removal order for the affected ASINs within 30 days of receiving the removal notification, Amazon may process this unsellable inventory in accordance with the terms of service and policies applicable to your listing.

Once Amazon creates a removal order, the seller cannot cancel it, and Amazon will reimburse the seller for the cost of removing the affected inventory at the seller's request.

About FMVSS NO.108:

FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) NO.108 This is a regulatory standard formulated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It stipulates a series of safety standard requirements that cars must meet during the manufacturing process to ensure car safety and visibility in road traffic.

FMVSS NO.108 mainly covers the requirements in the following aspects:

car lights

Including headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, position lights, etc., stipulating their brightness, color, location and functional requirements.

reflector

Specifies the location, type and performance requirements for retroreflective reflectors that need to be installed on vehicles to improve visibility at night or in adverse weather conditions.

signal light

Including warning lights, emergency flashers and warning sirens, etc., stipulating requirements for their triggering conditions, brightness and frequency.

rearview mirror

Specifies the size, installation location and field of view requirements for interior and exterior rearview mirrors to ensure that the driver can clearly see the situation around the vehicle.

Wipers and washer

The working effect, cleaning range and durability requirements of wipers and washers are stipulated to ensure that drivers can clearly see the road conditions on rainy days.

car window

Requirements for the material, light transmittance and structural strength of vehicle windows are stipulated to ensure the safety and comfort of drivers and passengers.

FMVSS No. 108 is an important part of the American automobile safety standards. It improves the safety and visibility of automobiles in road traffic through requirements for various safety equipment and accessories of automobiles, helping to reduce accidents and protect drivers and passengers