GTIN Exemption OR GS1 UPC Barcode | Which Is Best for Amazon FBA in 2024

Is a GTIN exemption or GS1 UPC barcode the best option with Amazon FBA in 2024? There have been a lot of changes on Amazon's platform and their UPC guidelines and GS1 has also made changes with their barcodes that affect what your best option is when selling on Amazon.

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 GTIN Exemption vs GS1 UPC Barcode
01:20 Problems with GTIN Exemption
01:40 Problems with GS1 UPC Barcodes
02:04 Recent Barcode Problems on Amazon
03:15 Best Option to Choose in 2024
04:26 Summary
04:39 Pro Tip

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[craigdwillia]

The $30 deal is for one UPC. If you buy ten, that's $300 as opposed to 10 for $250. I guess that's good if you only need one UPC

[KK-fgdt]

Thank you for this video. I'm new to Amazon and feel like a fish out of water currently. Thanks again, this helped a bit. :)

[qwl]

Thank you so much for the informative video, really helpful!

[ryangorji]

Thank you Crescent - Great videos. Very Helpful!!! I am starting to sell private label products. I got my UPC code. Do I need to put UPC and FNSKU barcodes on each item fulfilled by Amazon or UPC is just to create a listing and don't need to be printed at all?

[JamieWardHD]

I have a few ASINs under my brand now and they are selling well. I listed them years ago with GTIN Exemption. Would you recommend adding a GS1 UPC at this stage of the game?

[coldsun]

I don't have a brand or trademark. I hate using generic. It there another option to show my name without having generic.

[SHEGAL]

Hello Crescent good evening again from Europe. Please I still do have difficulties.
Here I copy paste for you to understand my problem. Apply for GTIN exemption-:
You need to share the barcode number (GTIN/UPC/EAN/JAN/ISBN) for the products that you want to sell on Amazon. If your product does not have a barcode, apply for exemption below.
Now it is written-:
Note: Exemption is provided for brand and category and you do not have to apply for exemption for each product. You will be able to add as many of your products on Amazon without applying for exemption again for that brand and category.
In my case, I applied for the exemption and was approved. But trying to list my Products, I was still requested to add the barcode number (GTIN/UPC/EAN/JAN/ISBN).

My question is, do one still need to add these barcode numbers (GTIN/UPC/EAN/JAN/ISBN) after which the GTIN exemption has been approved?

[shoiebkhan]

Hello sir if i use GTIN now on my first product will it effect in future can i go with GTiN in starting?

[michellesamedy]

Thank you for the video and also thank you for bringing Michelle from GS1, but the confusion is still out there for people with variations. Maybe you guys want to do more videos on that this process is so confusing. 😬

[areo]

Dear Brother, what happened once we get exemption for UPC? will our products reach Amazon warehouse without barcodes how they will scan them?

[deecee]

Your videos are so helpful, thanks. I purchased GS1 barcodes in Australia. I am trying to do a product listing to sell on Amazon US. When I tried to put my 13 digit number into Seller Central, that starts with 9369 (when trying to create my first listing) I selected GTIN. BUT it came back after a while that it wasn't a recognised value and it wouldn't accept it. 1) Should I select EAN from the drop down box instead? 2) I want to get the Amazon FNSKU barcode like you recommend but will Seller Central automatically convert my 13 digit number to the FNSKU? I hope I haven't purchased the wrong thing. I'm a little confused! Thanks for your help.

[bpost]

Hi Cresent, always like your video. Can UK seller buy this code and use it for the UK market please? Thanks

[maazidrees]

Sir, I need 2 UPC's, can I get in 60$ from a single account or should I get them by forming different Gmail accounts under same Brand.
Awaiting for your detailed reply.

[Deepriver]

Is GTIN exemption only for local sellers in US .

[MultiHead]

GS1 does not work half the time, Amazon regularly rejects them

[morymachado]

Hello ty for this video. Hoping you can point me in the proper direction. I have a store set up on amazon and am trying to sell my photography in customizable sizes and material. Very frustrated with Seller support. I do not have a PID and when applying for GTIN my product is unique and not listed. What do you suggest I do? Every product will be different so not even a GSI makes sense.

[pinoyleonardo]

Hi Kao! What exactly is the advantage of UPC in the long run? Does it have any impact in my branding or how I will manage my product in the future? It feels that everyone in my Amazon community follows the exemption route just because that's how everyone is doing it.

[becareful]

I didn't find to buy a single barcode in GS1 uk .

[usmanfarooqofficial]

Sir aftar get gtin examption can we get creat a variation list on amazon ?

[demianglujovsky]

Thanks for your video! I bought a GTIN and I got a number for that (not a bar code). What I am supposed to do with that number (besides using it in the field ID product in Amazon)? Should I paste a sticker on the product? I don't want to be confused with the FNSKU. In my case, I sell a principal product that comes with other 3 accessories in a nice box...should I paste it on the box or on the principal product? Thanks!