Manufacturer Barcode VS Amazon Barcode
Good day,
When I created the Amazon listing using my own brand, the default is Manufacturer's Barcode, which, according to the help tooltip, is the GTIN number that I purchased from GS1.
However, I have heard from others that when we sell products on Amazon, we need to use the specified Amazon Barcode that we get from the listing (also known as FNSKU). If not, the products cannot be registered properly.
Question #1: If in the shipment that I send to Amazon, I labelled it as "no prep" and "Manufacturer Barcode", do I stick the GTIN, or do I stick the FNSKU?
Question #2: What are the pros and cons of using Manufacturer Barcode VS the FNSKU, assuming that both options are available?
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and reply to my post!
Manufacturer Barcode VS Amazon Barcode
Good day,
When I created the Amazon listing using my own brand, the default is Manufacturer's Barcode, which, according to the help tooltip, is the GTIN number that I purchased from GS1.
However, I have heard from others that when we sell products on Amazon, we need to use the specified Amazon Barcode that we get from the listing (also known as FNSKU). If not, the products cannot be registered properly.
Question #1: If in the shipment that I send to Amazon, I labelled it as "no prep" and "Manufacturer Barcode", do I stick the GTIN, or do I stick the FNSKU?
Question #2: What are the pros and cons of using Manufacturer Barcode VS the FNSKU, assuming that both options are available?
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and reply to my post!
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Seller_f4a7xAPCCSMqD
Question #1: If in the shipment that I send to Amazon, I labelled it as "no prep" and "Manufacturer Barcode", do I stick the GTIN, or do I stick the FNSKU?
You would want to use the GTIN. Manufacturer's barcode = GTIN
Question #2: What are the pros and cons of using Manufacturer Barcode VS the FNSKU, assuming that both options are available?
If you send it in with the manufacturer's barcode, then your inventory is comingled in with any other seller of that ASIN who sent it in using manufacturer's barcode. This can cause issues if another seller sends in counterfeit inventory because it will get mixed in with yours, and you will have to prove to Amazon that you didn't send it in. However, if you use FNSKU, also known as Amazon barcode, that FNSKU is specific to you as a seller, so your inventory will be separate from everyone else's.
Bryce_Amazon
Good afternoon @Seller_51ZFJEye3A9PB,
In addition to the accurate information already provided, I wanted to drop a resource in here that may be helpful for you on this topic. A few months ago I created a thread explaining the different types of barcodes used, with links to additional resources. You can find that thread here. I hope you find it useful, and I wish you the best of luck!
- Bryce
Bryce_Amazon
I'm glad to hear it!
I would recommend including the condition, just as a best practice.
The listing title doesn't alter the barcode of the label and you shouldn't run into issues if its slightly different. If the item itself ever changes and becomes materially different (size, color, etc), you would need a new FNSKU. Let me know if you have any other questions!
- Bryce
