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1 Definition

An ASIN stickering chargeback occurs when a product does not have a valid, scannable ASIN barcode or the barcode is linked to an incorrect, inactive ASIN. This chargeback, also known as a barcode labeling chargeback, is applied when a product unit cannot be properly received and associated with the correct ASIN in Amazon's system. [1]

2 What triggers it & how to prevent it Final composition for this type

ANSI grade B or higherGS1 labelling standards
Barcode labeling — a unit cannot be scanned to one correct ASIN on arrival, so the FC stickers it and bills youAmazon actionVendor action✓ Compliantthe label itselfouter packaging0 12345 67890one barcode · one active ASIN✓ Single scannable code✓ Flat, uncreased surface✓ Dark print on light background✓ Readable without opening the packageVendor action · label every sellable unit before it shipsWhat the policy requiresA single scannable identifier on theoutside of the packagingReadable without opening or unwrappingLinked to one correct, active ASINAll other barcodes coveredIf prep hides the code, relabel on theoutside of the prep packagingPrint-quality grades are listed below✕ Defectduplicate codes✕ two codes both scan✕ dull print✕ No scannable barcode✕ Wrong or inactive ASIN✕ Only readable once the package is opened✕ One code maps to many ASINs, no stickerAmazon action · applies an ASIN sticker at the FC, then bills per unitANSI grade B or higherGS1 labelling standardsPrint must contrast with the backgroundFee · per unit, no size tiers
✕ What triggers it
  • The unit has no scannable barcode [1]
  • The barcode is linked to an incorrect or inactive ASIN [1]
  • The barcode is not readable without opening the package [1]
  • More than one barcode is visible and others are not covered [1]
  • The identifier links to multiple ASINs and no ASIN sticker was applied [2]
✓ How to prevent it
  • Give every sellable unit a scannable barcode linked to the correct, active ASIN [1]
  • Ensure the barcode is readable without opening the package [1]
  • Display only one barcode — cover all others [1]
  • Comply with GS1 standards; ANSI grade B or higher; print must contrast with background [2]
  • If one identifier maps to multiple ASINs, apply an ASIN sticker; set-created products need a barcode distinct from their component "eaches" [2]
Designer note (internal)

E 型 · 🟢 单一条码、黑白高对比、位置平整无折角；🔴 多个条码并存红✕、条码贴在棱角处、低对比/反光背景、条码被包装遮挡。

规格标注 ANSI grade B or higher 与 GS1 labelling standards。

Internal note — not shown in product规格标注在 SVG 里是 region-split slot；NA 的 ANSI / GS1 两条与 EU 的"未发布"说明互不出现。

3 Chargeback fee

MarketRate
US$0.71 per unit, no size tiers [1]US
CA$0.71 per unit, no size tiers [1]CA
MX$0.71 per unit, as printed [1]MX ⓘOn the Mexican and Brazilian marketplaces Amazon publishes the United States and Canadian pages unchanged, so the amount appears as $0.71 and no peso or real amount is published. Read it as printed and check your Vendor Central billing for the amount you are actually charged [1]MX.
BR$0.71 per unit, as printed [1]BR ⓘOn the Mexican and Brazilian marketplaces Amazon publishes the United States and Canadian pages unchanged, so the amount appears as $0.71 and no peso or real amount is published. Read it as printed and check your Vendor Central billing for the amount you are actually charged [1]BR.
Internal note — not shown in productDE / IT / FR 费率已于 2026-09-08 实测为 €0.30/unit（node G201576380，原文€0,30，欧式小数点），不再走费率回退。
Internal note — not shown in product2026-09-20 NA 四站全量重抓（US / CA / MX / BR，node G201576380 与 G201685230，输出在 temp/chargeback-analysis/vc-docs-{us,ca,mx,br}/）—— 四站费率均印为 $0.71 per unit，与 2026-09-09 ledger（market-expansion/ledger/fees-all.csv）一致；MX 与 US 逐字相同（copied-from-US），BR 与 CA 逐字相同（copied-from-CA），CA/BR 为英式拼写版。注意：CA/BR 的 requirements 页（G201685230）与 US/MX 不是同一篇文章 —— US/MX 是 Item barcode labeling (ASIN stickering) requirements（GS1 / ANSI grade B / 决策树），CA/BR 是 Barcode requirements（白底可移除标签、禁用 QR 码、打印 ≥300 DPI、多件装单独 ASIN），两篇要求不重叠，当前区块 2b 只写了 US/MX 那版。
Internal note — not shown in productUS 页面附注 "This price will be adjusted again in 2025." —— 页面未随之更新，需定期复核。
◻ Official exemptions — not displayed: Amazon publishes no exemption for this type

5 Documents required for dispute

  1. Purchase order / shipping label [1]
  2. Photos showing a scannable barcode on the product exterior [1]
  3. Catalog record evidencing the barcode–ASIN match ⓘ Not published by Amazon

6 Evidence examples

✓ Approved submission
✓ Approved submission
✕ Denied submission
✕ Denied submission
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7　References

[1] ASIN stickering non-compliance — Amazon Vendor Central: US ↗ · CA ↗ · MX ↗ · BR ↗

[2] Item barcode labeling requirements — Amazon Vendor Central: US ↗ · MX ↗ · CA ↗ · BR ↗

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