Item spec version update and new features

Spec 5.0 version update: 5.0.20250612-15_17_48

A new Item spec version 5.0.20250612-15_17_48 is now available. To download a copy or review a comprehensive list of all the minor and major changes, refer to the Item spec reporting and version table.

Check out the new features below.

Updates to Collectibles item setup and maintenance

Sellers listing Collectibles must now include the following required attributes during item setup:

  1. collectible_grading_type(for example, New, Ungraded, Graded)
  2. grading_company (for example, PSA, Beckett.)
  3. collectible_grade (for example, Mint, Near Mint)
  4. condition (for example, Like New, Damaged)

These requirements apply to exclusive product types (PTs) including Trading Cards, Trading Card Games, Comics, Coins, Collectible Ephemera, and Autographed Collectibles.

NOTE: Currently, Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) supports only Trading Cards, Trading Card Games, and Coins.

Update your APIs using the latest specification in Developer Portal to avoid disruptions and ensure smooth item setup and maintenance flows.

Item setup:

If any of the required attributes are missing, you will receive an error indicating which attribute is missing. Follow the instructions in the error message to correct the issue and complete the setup.

Item maintenance:

These attributes cannot be edited during maintenance. However, the maintenance of existing items will continue to process successfully, even when the new attributes are set to null.

Additionally, the isCollectible attribute is now supported in 28 shared PTs. It is recommended to use this attribute to flag an item as Collectible.

Country of Origin (COO) attribute

The new spec introduces a mandatory countryOfOriginSubstantialTransformation (COO) attribute, identifying where a product was manufactured or transformed. COO is essential for compliance, quality assurance, transparency, and to meet import/export requirements.

The COO attribute is mandatory for item creation starting Items spec 5.0.20250612-15_17_48 onwards. The COO is required for future programs and if not specified, an error will be displayed in the Feed item status API.

During item maintenance, you can only add the COO attribute if it was not added during the item setup. The attribute cannot be updated during the item maintenance flow. Attempting to do so will result in an error.

The COO cannot be updated using the MP_MAINTENANCE feed type for an existing item. You must delete the item using the Seller Center UI, wait for a 48-hour interval, and then set up a new item with the updated COO using the same or a different SKU number. Contact our Support team for more information.

This integration ensures that Walmart meets necessary compliance and regulatory standards while providing clear information about the origins of products to consumers.

Automated Pricing during item setup

We’re excited to introduce a new way to streamline your item setup process: automated pricing! Now, when adding new items, you’ll find an Automate Pricing section within the item setup specification. This powerful feature allows you to set up custom rules and boundaries, enabling item prices to be automatically adjusted (repriced) based on the strategies and limits you define.

Key highlights:

  • Flexible strategies: Choose from a list of pricing strategies you’ve set up to match your business goals.
  • Custom boundaries: Set rules and limits to ensure prices stay within your desired range.
  • Seamless integration: Automated repricing happens right within the item setup workflow.

To learn more, check out the Repricing during item setup documentation.

State Chemical Disclosure for Apparel Products

Sellers and suppliers must now identify apparel products that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using the State Chemical Disclosure attribute. This requirement helps you avoid major non-compliance risks.
The state_chemical_disclosure attribute definition has been updated to:

Statements/Warnings required by varied state laws to inform consumers about the presence of designated chemicals in products. If there are no disclosures or warnings, please enter the value “None”.

This data is required for the following 11 apparel PTs:

  1. Fishing Wader Boots
  2. Bib Snow Pants
  3. Rain Suits
  4. Snowsuits
  5. Ski Pants
  6. Snow Pants
  7. Snowboard Pants
  8. Workwear Overalls & Coveralls
  9. Rain Coats
  10. Ski Jackets
  11. Snow Jackets

If you have any questions, contact our Support team.

Set up Pre-Owned items for WFS

Sellers enrolled in the Walmart Pre-Owned program can now list eligible Pre-Owned items through Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS).

When setting up a Pre-Owned item for WFS:

  • Provide the original Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
  • A custom GTIN—called a Fulfillment ID—is automatically generated to track the item within the Walmart fulfillment network
  • Make sure to specify the Condition of a Pre-Owned item during conversion from SFF to WFS and ensure it exactly matches the condition of the original SFF item

Pesticide Enablement for WFS

We’re excited to announce upcoming enhancements that will enable the sale of pesticides through Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). As part of this project, we have updated the Single, Bulk, and API item setup workflows.

  • The current combined ChemicalAerosolPesticide attribute has been split into three distinct attributes:
    • isChemical to indicate a product is or contains a chemical
    • isAerosol to indicate a product is or contains an aerosol
    • isPesticide to indicate a product is or contains a pesticide
  • If you specifyyes to the isPesticide attribute, the pesticide_type is conditionally required. The pesticide types include EPA Registered Pesticide, Pesticide Device, Minimum Risk 25(b), and Treated Article
  • If any of these attributes is set to yes, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is conditionally required to meet compliance, labeling, and shipping requirements.

These updates will help streamline compliance and improve the item setup experience for sellers on WFS.