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Gated Category
A gated category (or restricted brand) requires Amazon approval before a seller can list items in it — common in grocery, beauty, and many brands. Sourcing tools flag gating on an ASIN so you do not buy inventory you are not approved to sell. Getting approved is called ungating.
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