---
title: "Create an item"
method: POST
path: "/items"
tags: ["Items"]
---

# Create an item

`POST /items`

Create a reusable catalog item. Items can be referenced in invoice line_items by item_id, which auto-fills price and description. Each item is merchant-scoped.

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string, required — Item display name.
  - `description` string
  - `amount` integer, required — Item price in paise.
  - `currency` string, required

## Response `200`

Item created.

- Item — A reusable catalog item used in invoice line items.
  - `id` string — Item ID. Prefix: item_
  - `entity` 'item'
  - `active` boolean — Whether the item is active and available for use in new invoices.
  - `amount` integer — Item price in paise (smallest INR unit).
  - `unit_amount` integer — Per-unit price in paise.
  - `currency` string
  - `name` string — Display name of the item.
  - `description` string
  - `created_at` integer

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request. Invalid parameters or missing required fields.
- `401` — Authentication failed. Invalid or missing API key credentials.
- `429` — Rate limit exceeded. Implement exponential backoff with jitter before retrying.

---

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