Overview

On March 25 2024 Amazon broadened the Listings API for the Media category by introducing thirteen additional product types. The new types can be submitted through existing XML and flat‑file (TSV/CSV) feeds, allowing sellers to list items such as blank books, digital device accessories, maps, and classical‑music recordings without resorting to work‑arounds. Sellers who automate catalog uploads must revise their feed files, incorporate the new product‑type codes, and run validation checks to keep their inventories current.

Key Points

• Rollout date — The thirteen product types became active on March 25 2024, instantly available via the Listings API.
• Scope of addition — Thirteen distinct media‑related product types were added, expanding the catalog options for sellers.
• Supported feed formats — Both XML feeds and flat‑file (TSV/CSV) uploads accept the new types, preserving existing automation pipelines.
• Targeted items — New classifications cover blank books, gift cards, maps, classical‑music recordings, and various digital accessories that previously lacked dedicated product types.
• API limitation — The change applies solely to the Listings API; other Amazon seller APIs continue to operate unchanged.
• Seller readiness — Sellers need to update feed‑generation logic, embed the correct product‑type identifiers, and validate required attributes before the next catalog refresh.

How the New Product Types Work

1. Locate the proper product‑type code — Each of the thirteen additions has a unique identifier (e.g., BLANK_BOOK, DIGITAL_DEVICE_ACCESSORY). Sellers insert this code into the <product_type> tag in XML or the product_type column in a flat‑file. For example, a vendor selling blank journals would place BLANK_BOOK in the appropriate column.
2. Supply mandatory attributes — Amazon mandates a specific attribute set for every new type. A record must include and ; a entry requires and . Omitting any required field triggers a feed rejection.