OHL (Other Hardlines)

Other Hardlines (OHL) is a classification bucket within Amazon’s retail and analytics systems. It groups non-consumable, durable physical products that don’t fit cleanly into major hardlines categories such as Home Improvement, Automotive, Tools, or Consumer Electronics.

Typical products found in OHL may include:

• Home accessories and organizers
• Travel gear (luggage, straps, locks)
• Pet accessories (not food or treats)
• Office accessories (staplers, organizers)
• Safety gear, minor sporting goods
• Household tools and utility items

Why OHL matters:

• Impacts catalog categorization, which affects search visibility, ad targeting, and Buy Box competition
• Helps with benchmarking performance in Vendor Central or Brand Analytics
• Used by Retail teams to manage selection, pricing, and promotional planning
• Sellers must ensure correct categorization to avoid suppression or incorrect fee structure

💡 Example: A collapsible laundry basket is categorized under OHL because it’s durable and physical but doesn’t belong in Furniture or Cleaning Tools.

In short:
OHL (Other Hardlines) is an Amazon category for miscellaneous durable goods that don’t fall into major hardline subcategories - used for catalog organization, reporting, and merchandising.