How to import a catalog in Sync?

TB Sync · catalog-import · Last updated August 18, 2026 · Version 1

This process works in apps: TB Sync, TB Books, TB WMS

This article will teach you how to bulk-load products from Excel/CSV via Data Migration: upload, map fields, review, and import.

Catalog import uses Organization Settings → Data Migration → Product Catalog. The same wizard is shared across Sync, Books, and WMS: you upload a file, map columns to Tire Base fields, preview the rows, then confirm. When Quantity is mapped, stock updates post as inventory adjustments and Books can create a journal entry for the inventory value.

Steps

• Go to Settings → Data Migration (Organization Settings).
• Under Imports, choose Product Catalog.
• Upload your Excel or CSV file.
• Map columns such as MFG/part number, brand, size, description, cost, price, quantity, and optional Image 1–3 URL columns.
• Review the preview. If Quantity is mapped, select the target location and choose Update Only or Full Replace.
• Click Confirm & Import and wait until the job shows complete. Mapped image URLs are saved on the product immediately; Tire Base then tries to download each unique photo.

Conclusion & best practices

Bulk imports do not create Global Catalog recommendations — that is intentional to avoid flooding review queues. Prefer Update Only unless you truly intend Full Replace (which can zero stock for SKUs missing from the file). Always keep a copy of the source spreadsheet for audit. For photos, see How to bulk import and update catalog images?. Map Wheel Diameter (rim size) separately from Overall Diameter — see What is the difference between Wheel Diameter and Overall Diameter?.