Starting September 12, the insertion of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) code will be mandatory for the issuance of electronic invoices (NF-e) and electronic consumer invoices (NFC-e). Invoices without the GTIN correctly registered will be rejected by the State Treasury (SEFAZ).
Now you must be wondering: what is this GTIN? What should I do? How can I adapt my company? Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything in this article.
What is GTIN?
The GTIN is an identifier code for goods and raw materials developed and managed by the company GS1 Brasil, formerly EAN/UCC (which develops global standards for identifying commercial items, facilitating, for example, the automation of logistics processes). The term encompasses a family of codes that can have 8, 12, 13 or 14 digits.
This code is structured by the c level contact list corporation’s GS1 prefix, which can have 7 to 11 digits, the numbering of each commercial item, the verification digit and the EAN barcode, which is of the EAN/UPC standard, required for check-out readings.
Changes to GTIN
According to Technical Note 2021.003, as of September 12, 2022, requests for authorization to use NF-e or NFC-e will be rejected if the GTIN mentioned on the invoice does not exist or does not comply with the CCG (centralized Gtin registry) rules.
It is important to note that the requirement all of the equipment sold by williams to fill in this code will occur in stages. This year, starting September 12, it will be mandatory for products in the medicine, toy and cigarette segments . However, starting June 2023, filling in a valid and correct GTIN code will be required in all commercial operations in all segments of the economy.
The GTIN has been mandatory since 2019, but as of 2022, the SEFAZ system began to validate this information when issuing documents. This occurs both for manufacturers and for resellers and retailers, according to technical note 2021.003.
Which companies must register the GTIN code?
Owners of product brands from all sectors chine directory that have products circulating in the market with a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) barcode and that can be sold through NF-e and NFC-e. Those responsible must register the GTIN code by paying an annual fee on the website https://www.gs1br.org/ , while resellers must register the code so that it can be informed in their NF-e and NFC-e.
I am not a manufacturer, do I need to fill in the GTIN?
Yes! If the product sold in the NF-e or NFC-e has a barcode with GTIN, it must be mentioned in the document, whether the NF-e or NFC-e is generated by the manufacturer, distributor, reseller, retailer, etc. Therefore, when registering the product in your management system, the manufacturer’s GTIN must be informed.
Other frequently asked questions:
Fresh food products purchased whole and sold in fractions;
Items sold individually or by weight;
Bulk products placed in bags by the customer;
Products purchased individually and then cut and sold by weight;
As demonstrated, there are several specificities for filling out the GTIN correctly. It is up to each manager to understand how it works and in which scenario it fits. If you find it necessary, you should contact the GS1 company and ask any questions you may have.