Sellers in mainland China must buy cover through Amazon Insurance Accelerator

What changed

Sellers located in mainland China must obtain insurance through the Amazon Insurance Accelerator programme. From 2026-11-02 Amazon will reject newly submitted policies that were not obtained through AIA. A valid third-party policy already submitted before that date can be used until it expires.

Who it catches

Sellers with a business entity in mainland China who are subject to Amazon's commercial liability insurance requirement.

What to do

If your policy renews after 2 November, start the AIA application now — underwriting takes weeks, and the deadline is not moved by a pending application.

Source: Changes to programme policies (planned) · last verified 2026-10-31

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