UPC exemption, full name Global Trade Item Code Exemption (GTIN exemption), all products sold on Amazon must fill in the UPC/electronic code when listing. But if the seller has completed the brand record. Then the seller can use GCID to list the brand’s related products. That is to say, after the successful exemption, the platform will automatically generate a code every time the seller lists the product.
After the seller successfully applies for UPC exemption, the product can be exempted from using the UPC code. If the official UPC code is 1 yuan per piece, it may also save the seller a fee, especially for general sellers and boutique sellers.
What is GTIN?
GTIN or Global Trade Item Code is a unique string of numeric characters used to identify a single product under a barcode. Many other codes (including UPC and ISBN) are types of GTIN codes.
UPC: Universal Product Code
Also known as GTIN-12, it consists of 12 digits and is frequently used in the United States and Canada. At the same time, it is also the most common barcode in the world and can be seen on most physical products in retail stores.
EAN: European Article Number, also known as GTIN-13, is a 13-digit number specifically for the European market.
JAN: Japanese Article Number, is specifically used to identify goods on the Japanese market. ISBN: International Standard Book Number, is an identifier designed specifically for books. Depending on the publication date, the ISBN consists of 10 or 13 digits.
GTIN-14: Shipping container code.
What are the relevant materials required for UPC exemption application?
To apply for a brand exemption, please prepare one of the following two materials:
1. A clear and visible certification document with the product name and at least two pictures (up to nine) showing all aspects of the product, as well as the packaging of the product;
2. A clear and visible certification document issued by the brand owner, manufacturer or publisher (using the language of the relevant website).