# Adding a SKU To add a SKU: 1. Click **SKUs** in the left navigation. The SKUs page appears. 2. Click the **Add SKU** button at the top right of the page. The Add SKU page appears.
3. Enter the required SKU information. The Metadata and Additional information sections are optional.\ **Note:** You must provide one of the following: * **ECCN** and **Tax Code** (both pieces of information) * **SKU group**. Select a SKU group from the drop-down list. 4. Click **Save** at the top right of the page. A green SKU added dialog box appears in the screen's bottom left corner. ## Add SKU fields ### SKU information When you add a [SKU](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/skus#skus), provide the required information on the Add SKU page. The fields are defined below. #### ID The [SKU's](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/skus#product-details) unique identifier. Retailers use a SKU to identify and track products. SKUs hold data on the most important characteristics of a product. #### Name The product's unique name. #### Country of origin Specifies the [two-letter country code](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#country-of-origin) of the country where a product originated. You must provide a country code for the country listed on the product's certificate of origin. ### ECCN /Tax Code OR SKU group information (required) When you add a [SKU](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/skus#skus), provide the necessary [ECCN](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#eccn) and [Tax Code](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#tax-code) OR [SKU group](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/setting-up-sku-groups) information. You must provide one or the other. The fields are defined below. #### ECCN Specifies the product's [Export Control Classification Number ](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#eccn)(ECCN). #### Tax code Provides [a code](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#tax-code) to specify whether Digital River classifies the product as [physical or digital](#how-products-are-specified-as-physical-or-digital). Using this code ensures that the system accurately assesses taxes on that product. #### SKU Group A [SKU group](https://app.gitbook.com/s/x8fSFzVR3sg0TsNWwwVz/sku-groups) represents a collection of products with similar compliance requirements. It stores [product compliance data](#product-compliance-data-in-sku-groups) used to calculate taxes, determine [landed cost](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/integration-options/checkouts/creating-checkouts/landed-costs), identify goods at international borders, create invoices, and perform numerous other downstream operations. ### Metadata (optional) You can also provide optional [metadata](https://www.digitalriver.com/docs/digital-river-api-reference/#section/Metadata) information. Use metadata to summarize and describe products further. You can use it to classify, organize, label, and understand product data. You can use metadata to sort and search data quickly. The following section provides details on metadata information. The fields are defined below. #### Name The metadata's descriptive name (for example, subscriberID or coupon\_Program). You can use this information for searching and reporting purposes. The name has a 40-character limit. #### String Select the correct datatype of the metadata from the drop-down list. Choose either **String**, **Integer**, or **Boolean**. The default setting is String, which has a 500-character limit. #### Value Provides the actual value of the metadata. Click **Add row** to add another metadata value. Click the Trash ![](https://334437993-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LqH4RJfLVLuHPXuJyTZ%2Fuploads%2FO5YXGLTJuUV5cyBSS0kB%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=28e3bf22-e152-465b-99d2-bba284411889)icon to delete a metadata value. ### Additional information (optional) Besides metadata, you can also provide more optional information. The fields are defined below. #### HS Code Represents a SKU's [Harmonized System code](https://www.trade.gov/harmonized-system-hs-codes). The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method used for classifying traded products. International customs authorities use the code to identify products, assess duties and taxes, and collect statistics. #### Weight Specifies the [weight](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#weight-and-weight-unit) of physical products in the units you have configured. If the client sells physical products [cross-border](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/general-resources/glossary#cross-border), pass along the weight and unit of their catalog's [physical SKUs](#how-products-are-specified-as-physical-or-digital). #### Unit Specifies the physical product's [weight unit](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#weight-and-weight-unit), such as oz, lb, g, or kg. If the client sells physical products [cross-border](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/general-resources/glossary#cross-border), pass along the weight and unit of each of their catalog's [physical SKUs](#how-products-are-specified-as-physical-or-digital). #### Part number The [manufacturer part number (MPN)](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#manufacturer-id-and-part-number) is a unique static code manufacturers issue to identify a part or product. Part numbers let customers accurately identify exact parts and protect themselves from counterfeits. #### Description Provides a summary description of a product. #### URL Specifies the [address ](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#image-and-url)of a resource that contains the product's description. #### Image URL Specifies the URL of a resource that holds the product's [image](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/product-management/creating-and-updating-skus#image-and-url). This resource should link to one or more images you want to display to customers while reviewing store products. #### Item breadcrumb Specifies a path that serves as a navigational and tax classification aid for the product associated with this SKU. Create a text path to the current product within the product's site structure, starting from the top level to the current product. The correct format for this item is `TopCategory > SubCategory1 > SubCategory2 > SubCategory3`. A space ( ) should precede and follow each angle bracket (>), for example:\ `Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Wearable Technology > Fitness Trackers`. Do not use a semicolon (;) character in your item. The category string has a 100-character limit. The total item breadcrumb string has a 4000-character limit. Add multiple Item breadcrumb paths by clicking the **Add row** link underneath the Item breadcrumb field. Enter the new path and click **Save**. [Edit ](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/catalog/skus/editing-a-sku)the Item breadcrumb when the SKU details page is in [Edit mode](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/catalog/skus/editing-a-sku). Click **Save**. Delete the Item breadcrumb by clicking the Trash icon![](https://334437993-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LqH4RJfLVLuHPXuJyTZ%2Fuploads%2FO5YXGLTJuUV5cyBSS0kB%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=28e3bf22-e152-465b-99d2-bba284411889) next to an Item breadcrumb row. Click **Save**.