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# Why is the purchase price not getting updated while importing items?

When you import items from the **Items** module, ensure that you have added a separate column in the file to track the **Item Type**.

The values allowed for Item Type column are:

*   **Sales** - Only Sales Information will be enabled for the item.
*   **Purchases** - Only Purchase Information will be enabled for the item.
*   **Sales and Purchases** - Both Sales Information and Purchase Information will be enabled.
*   **Inventory** - Inventory tracking will be enabled for the item in addition to Sales and Purchase Information.

To update the item types and purchase rates for all existing items, you can [export the items](https://www.zoho.com/books/help/items/other-actions.html#export-items) list and attempt an **Overwrite** import with the appropriate item type. The corresponding fields will be overwritten with the data in the import file.

**Insight:**

*   _Product Type_ and _Item Type_ are two separate fields. Product Type determines whether the item is **Goods** or a **Service**. Make sure the _Item Type_ field in the mapping page is correctly mapped with the _Item Type_ column in the import file.
    
*   If you specify **Inventory** as the _Item Type_, it is mandatory to add the respective _Inventory Account_ as well. Hence, make sure you add the Inventory Account column also to your import file.
    

If you still face any difficulties, write to us at [support@zohobooks.com](mailto:support@zohobooks.com) with your import file.

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