Amazon Asins: What are they? What are they for? Everything you need to know as a seller

Amazon Asins

ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) is a unique identification code that Amazon assigns to each product on its platform. It is used to identify and track products on Amazon.

Each product on Amazon has a unique ASIN, which is located on the URL of the product page on the platform. For example, if you visit the page of a product on Amazon, you can find the ASIN on the URL of the page, as in this example:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/b084kzcdnf

In this case, the product's ASIN is B084KZCDNF.

Asses are important for Amazon and sellers because they help identify and track products on the platform. Asins are also used to organize products into categories and to facilitate the search for products by users.

 

Is it possible to use an ASIN that already exists on Amazon?

 

It is not possible to use an existing Asin on Amazon for a new product. Each product on Amazon must have a unique ASIN, and they cannot be used Asses existing for new products.

If you try to use an existing ASIN for a new product, Amazon can reject the product or eliminate it from the platform. It is important to ensure assigning a unique ASIN to each new product that is ready on Amazon.

If you have a product that is already listed in Amazon and you need to change the ASIN for some reason, you may be able to do it by requesting Amazon. However, changing the ASIN of an existing product can affect its visibility and positioning in Amazon search results, so it must be carefully considered.

 

How to get a new ASIN for my products?

 

To get an Amazon Asin for a new product, you must follow these steps:

  1. Log in your seller account on Amazon.
  2. Click the “Create a new product” link on the “Manage inventory” page of your seller control panel.
  3. Follow the instructions to complete the product information, including the category, title, description, images and other product details.
  4. Once you have completed the product information, click on “Save and Publish” to publish the product on Amazon.
  5. When the product is published on Amazon, a unique ASIN will be automatically assigned. You can see the product ASIN on the product details page or on the seller control panel in the “Manage inventory” section.

It is important to remember that each product on Amazon must have a unique ASIN and they cannot be used Asses existing for new products. Although it is possible to change an ASIN, it is important to know that changing the ASIN of an existing product can affect its visibility and positioning in Amazon search results, so it must be considered carefully.

 

What is the difference between a sku and an ASIN?

 

The main difference between an ASIN and a sku is that the ASIN is specific to Amazon and is used only on the Amazon platform, while the sku is used by companies to identify and track their products on any platform or sales channel. Companies can use different skus for their products in different sales channels or to differentiate between different variants from a product.

An SKU (Keeping Unit Stock) is a unique identification code that companies use to identify and track their products. Skus are often used to keep control of the inventory and to facilitate the monitoring of orders and sales.

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