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Validate GTIN format and check digits

Validate GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13 and GTIN-14 catalog values for length, digits, check digit, placeholders and duplicates.

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What this GTIN validator reviews

Paste nothing into a remote form: upload your catalog locally and validate GTIN-family values across every product row. Findings include the value found, why it matters and a recommended next action.

  • GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13 and GTIN-14 length
  • Numeric format and GS1 check-digit calculation
  • Missing, placeholder and duplicate values

Scope and regulatory boundary

A mathematically valid check digit confirms internal identifier structure; it does not prove that a code was licensed, assigned to the product, or accepted for a specific shipment. Preserve leading zeros by storing identifiers as text and verify ownership and assignment in authoritative source records.

Catalog data quality, not customs certification

This tool does not certify customs compliance, determine shipment eligibility or guarantee customs clearance. Review actual shipment requirements with the responsible carrier or adviser.

How to use the checker

  1. Export a CSV or XLSX file with clear column headings.
  2. Upload it in the browser and confirm the automatic mapping.
  3. Scan, review every explanation, and correct values only from trusted source records.
  4. Re-run validation and export a corrected copy for further review.

COMMON QUESTIONS

GTIN validator FAQ

Does a valid check digit prove the GTIN is genuine?

No. It proves the digits are internally consistent, not ownership or product assignment.

Why did my leading zero disappear?

Spreadsheet software may coerce identifiers to numbers. Store the column as text and return to the authoritative source.

Which GTIN lengths are checked?

The validator handles 8, 12, 13 and 14-digit GTIN-family structures.

Find catalog identifier gaps before they become operational problems.

Upload, map, scan, review, fix and export in one browser-based workflow.

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