Conditional: Handmade and modified electronics are allowed, but mass-produced electronics resale and certain regulated devices are restricted.
Etsy's Policy on Electronics
Etsy allows handmade electronic items, vintage electronics (20+ years old), and electronic craft supplies. This includes handmade LED art, custom keyboards, Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects, handmade speakers, electronic jewelry, and custom modifications of existing electronics. Mass-produced electronics cannot be resold without your own design or modification involvement.
What Types of Electronics Are Allowed?
Allowed electronics include handmade LED signs and light fixtures, custom-built keyboards, handmade audio equipment, electronic art installations, custom PCB designs, microcontroller-based projects, vintage electronics (20+ years old), electronic components as craft supplies, and custom-modified electronics with your own design involvement. The common thread is original design or creative modification.
Safety and Compliance Requirements
Electronic products must comply with safety regulations. In the US, electronic devices may need FCC certification (for RF emissions), UL listing or equivalent safety certification, and compliance with consumer product safety standards. Battery-containing products must comply with shipping regulations for lithium batteries. Include proper voltage ratings and safety warnings in your listings.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not resell mass-produced electronics without your own design involvement. Avoid selling electronics without proper safety disclosures (voltage, battery type, certifications). Be cautious with lithium battery shipping regulations, which vary by carrier and destination. Do not sell devices designed to circumvent security systems, copy-protection, or enable illegal surveillance.
Requirements
- ✓ Handmade, designed by you, or vintage (20+ years old)
- ✓ FCC compliance for radio-frequency-emitting devices
- ✓ Safety certifications where applicable (UL, CE marking for EU)
- ✓ Proper battery shipping compliance for lithium batteries
- ✓ Voltage and safety warnings in listings
Restrictions
- ✗ Mass-produced electronics cannot be resold without design involvement
- ✗ Devices for illegal surveillance, hacking, or security circumvention are prohibited
- ✗ Lithium batteries have specific shipping restrictions by carrier
- ✗ Some countries restrict import of electronic devices
- ✗ Cell phone jammers and similar restricted devices are prohibited
Seller Tips
- → Clearly describe your design and build process to demonstrate handmade status for electronic items.
- → Include voltage ratings, battery types, and safety certifications in all electronic product listings.
- → Research lithium battery shipping regulations for your carrier before listing battery-powered items.
- → Provide clear assembly or usage instructions, especially for kit-based electronic products.
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