429 TooManyRequests Rate Limit Exceeded

You're moving too fast! Amazon's API has strict rate limits to prevent server overload, and you've submitted too many requests in a specific time window.

What causes this error?

You’re moving too fast! Amazon’s API has strict rate limits to prevent server overload, and you’ve submitted too many requests in a specific time window.

How to fix it

1. Read the headers: Amazon sends back x-amz-rid and retry headers. Use these to determine exactly how long you need to wait.
2. Implement exponential backoff: If you hit a 429, pause your script, wait a few seconds, and try again, increasing the wait time if it continues to fail.
3. Batch your requests: Where possible, use Amazon’s bulk/batch endpoints rather than making individual localized calls.