Nato stock number - NSN

What is NATO Stock Number - NSN? 

NSN translates to National Stock Number. It is a 13-digit numeric code that identifies all standardized material supply items. Based on NATO standardization agreements, NSN began to be used in all NATO contracting countries.

What do the individual items mean? 

NATO stock numbers consist of: 

• NATO Supply Class (NSC, or FSC)
• National Item Identification Number (NIIN)

The NIIN uniquely identifies the item, and the FSC provides the general context of the item's classification. 

Therefore, it can be said that NSN is like the barcode on a product that we find in stores. Based on the NSN, the manufacturer can trace the specific product and all the information related to its production.  

To avoid confusion, NATO marks all its products in this way and they are used in countries to which NATO exports materials and goods according to contractual terms. Take a look at our offer of NSN products.