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Amazon Standard Identification NumberAlso known as: ASIN
Definition
Unique 10-character identifier assigned by Amazon to products in their catalog.
Detailed Explanation
The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier assigned by Amazon to products in their catalog. Every product on Amazon has a unique ASIN, which is used for inventory management, product identification, and listing management. Books use ISBN as their ASIN.
Key Points to Remember
- 1Unique to each product in Amazon catalog
- 2Used in product URLs and API calls
- 3Same product in different markets has different ASINs
- 4Essential for inventory and listing management
- 5Found in product details section