Military items policy

The following items are not allowed:

  • Explosives of any type including grenades of any kind, land mines, missiles, rockets, or launchers
  • Military ordnance such as weapons or ammunition, regardless of whether the item is considered demilitarized or unserviceable
  • Items for military use only
  • Most military vehicles, including aircraft and ships, and their parts and accessories
  • Military-issued body armor, Level 4 body armor, or body armor stamped with "US", including Outer Tactical Vests (OTV), or Small Armor Protective Insert (SAPI) plates
  • SAPI plates that aren't property described
  • Interceptor Body Armor (IBA), including items manufactured by Point Blank (PBI), Second Chance (SCI), and Armor Holding
  • Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) and Interceptor Outer Tactical Vests (OTV) with or without plates
  • Detachable groin armor and neck armor
  • Technical data as defined under Part 120 of the ITAR, including user manuals for military items

Sellers can list the following items:

  • Military surplus items such as military-related backpacks, blankets, canteens, clothing, foot lockers, hats, helmets, and other items that you can find in online and retail stores

Sellers can list these restricted items:

  • Items identified on the US Munitions List found in the ITAR Part 121 that are allowed such as commercially available body armor, firearm scopes, and night vision goggles must follow all applicable laws and meet all of the following criteria:

    • The buyer, the seller, and the item are all located in the US
    • The seller specifically states the item will only be shipped domestically (within the US)
    • The buyer certifies that they're a US citizen or permanent resident
    • The buyer intends to use the item for personal use only and has no intention of exporting the item outside the US

  • Body armor is allowed if:

    • It isn't military issued
    • It's a level I, II, or III body armor or Small Arms Protection Insert (SAPI) plate which is included in the listing
    • The listing includes the manufacturer and model designation with a clear picture that verifies the information
    • The listing includes the following disclaimer, "This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor"