ASIN

Unique identifier for products on Amazon

ASIN

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Subject
Full name
Acronym	ASIN
Identifier
Organisation	Amazon
Introduced
No. issued
No.  of digits	10
Check digit
Example	B00005N5PF

The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) is a unique identifier assigned by Amazon to each product listed on its platform. It is a 10-character alphanumeric code that is used to identify products within the Amazon ecosystem. ASINs are unique to each product and are used to manage inventory, track sales, and facilitate the search and retrieval of product information on Amazon's website.

Structure and Format

An ASIN is a 10-character alphanumeric code. For books, the ASIN is the same as the ISBN number, but for all other products, a new ASIN is created when the item is uploaded to Amazon's catalog. The ASIN is unique to each product and is used to differentiate between different versions or editions of a product.

Purpose and Usage

ASINs are primarily used to:

• **Identify Products**: Each product on Amazon has a unique ASIN, which helps in distinguishing it from other products.
• **Manage Inventory**: Sellers use ASINs to track their inventory and manage stock levels.
• **Facilitate Search**: Customers can use ASINs to search for specific products on Amazon's website.
• **Track Sales**: ASINs are used in sales reports and analytics to track the performance of products.

How to Find an ASIN

An ASIN can be found on the product detail page on Amazon. It is usually located in the "Product Information" section. Customers can also find the ASIN in the URL of the product page, where it appears after the product name.

ASIN vs. SKU

While ASINs are used by Amazon to identify products, SKUs are used by sellers to manage their own inventory. SKUs are unique to each seller and can be customized, whereas ASINs are standardized across Amazon's platform.

Also see

• Amazon (company)
• ISBN
• SKU
• UPC