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Do you need a UPC code to sell online?
Not for Internet Sales – A UPC barcode is primarily used by store retailers and isn’t mandatory to sell a product. If you sell your products via the Internet, you don’t need to join or pay GS1. If you sell to a separate Internet retailer, that retailer may require a barcode.
Can you sell products without UPC?
The short answer is, no. UPCs are common, but not required for every single product sold. If you sell a private-label or handmade product, you may be eligible for what’s called a GTIN exemption, meaning you do not need a UPC to list the product on Amazon.
Can I sell my product without barcode?
Once the UPC Exemption request is approved, you can start listing products from your Seller Central account without the barcodes. Brand Registry from your account and submit your application. The Brand Registry team will get back to you over email if any additional information is required.
Do you legally need a barcode?
Barcodes for Retail Products Barcodes are used on retail products to help retailers. There are no legal requirements for retail barcodes. EAN13 – 13 digit barcodes used in most countries outside the USA and Canada – can be used on products worldwide.
How do I get a UPC code for my product?
How do I get a UPC code for my product?
- Figure out how many products need UPC codes and how long your company prefix should be.
- Join GS1 US and apply for your GS1 company prefix.
- Assign a unique product number.
- Choose a barcode design.
- Determine how to display the barcode.
- Order your UPC barcodes.
How can I sell on Amazon without UPC?
Go to Inventory > Add a Product > click ‘I am adding a product not sold on Amazon’ and enter the product details. If there is no Product ID (Bar code, UPC, EAN, JAN or ISBN) on your product or the packaging, you can apply for GTIN exemption and add your products without the Product ID.
How much do barcodes cost?
Prefix Pricing*
| Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN** | Initial fee | Annual renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $750 | $150 |
| 1,000 | $2,500 | $500 |
| 10,000 | $6,500 | $1,300 |
| 100,000 | $10,500 | $2,100 |
How do I get a barcode for my product?
Obtaining barcodes for your products is an easy four-step process:
- Step One: Apply for a U.P.C. Company Prefix.
- Step Two: Assign Unique Product Numbers.
- Step Three: Determine how your product will display barcodes.
- Step Four: Obtain accurate UPC barcodes for each item.