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title: What is Amazon GTIN Exemption
description: Selling private label or handmade items? Find out how Amazon GTIN exemption lets you list products without standard barcodes.
url: "https://docs.m2ecloud.com/docs/what-is-amazon-gtin-exemption/"
updated: "2026-04-24"
category: Amazon / Amazon Listings
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# What is Amazon GTIN Exemption

Not all products come with barcodes, and that’s where the Amazon GTIN exemption comes in. If you're listing products without a UPC, EAN, or ISBN on Amazon using M2E Multichannel Connect, this guide is for you.

**Read the full blog post:**
[What Is Amazon GTIN Exemption and Why Do You Need It to Sell Products on Amazon?](https://blog.m2ecloud.com/what-is-amazon-gtin-exemption-and-why-do-you-need-it-to-sell-products-on-amazon/)

**What you’ll learn:**

- What GTINs are and when they’re required
- How GTIN exemption works on Amazon
- Who qualifies for an exemption
- Step-by-step instructions to request it

> ✅ GTIN exemption is especially helpful for private label or handmade products that don’t have manufacturer barcodes.