Major packaging change
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
Not applicable
Any dimensional change of more than 20%, but net weight remains unchanged.
New GTIN for:
Item
Existing higher-level packaging
Not applicable
Example business scenarios that require GTIN change
Inventory and logistics systems need to be updated to ensure optimal space allocation.
Additional information
Consequence if rule not applied: 20% rule meets reasonability test (e.g. 0% is unacceptable to suppliers, and 100% is unacceptable to customers.) Note: Any change in Net Declared Weight requires a new GTIN.
