Buy from HSN via API
Automate shopping from HSN's curated product selection. Access exclusive brands and deals programmatically via Zinc.
Install the universal-checkout skill (npx skills add zincio/skills --skill universal-checkout) to buy from HSN and 50+ retailers. Paste the prompt below into Cursor, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.
What is HSN?
HSN (Home Shopping Network) is a multiplatform retailer offering a curated selection of products across jewelry, beauty, fashion, electronics, home, and kitchen categories. Zinc's HSN API integration provides programmatic access to their diverse catalog featuring exclusive brands and daily deals.
Great for deal aggregator platforms, gifting services, and applications that want to offer curated, unique products with exclusive pricing and limited-time offers via the API.
hsn.comWhat you can build with the HSN API
Build with the HSN integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.
HSN Order Placement API
Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.
{
"products": [
{
"url": "https://hsn.com/...",
"quantity": 1
}
],
"shipping_address": {
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"address_line1": "123 Main St",
"city": "San Francisco",
"state": "CA",
"postal_code": "94105",
"country": "US",
"phone_number": "5551234567"
},
"max_price": 39900
}HSN Order Status API
Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"max_price": 39900,
"items": [
{
"url": "https://hsn.com/...",
"quantity": 1,
"status": "shipped"
}
],
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
}
],
"created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}HSN Shipment Tracking API
Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
},
{
"carrier": "amazon",
"tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
"created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
}
]
}HSN Managed Accounts
Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.
{
"credentials": [
{
"short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
"email": "orders@example.com",
"retailer": "hsn",
"has_totp": true,
"has_forwarding": true
}
],
"total": 1
}HSN API Integration FAQ
What can I do with the HSN API integration?
You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for HSN. Search by keyword or product URL to find items on hsn.com, then place orders with a shipping address and max price — no checkout UI required on your side.
Use POST /orders to submit a purchase request, GET /orders/{order_id} to poll status, and webhook subscriptions for async shipping and delivery events. Returns are supported through the same API, so you can build search-to-return workflows without maintaining a separate HSN integration.
Do I need to build a checkout flow for HSN?
No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow on hsn.com, so your app can place orders directly via API calls. Send a POST /orders request with the product URL, quantity, shipping address, and max_price in cents — Zinc manages login, payment, and fulfillment on HSN's site.
Your application never needs to embed HSN's checkout or store retailer credentials unless you choose to bring your own account via managed accounts. This is especially useful for rewards platforms, gifting apps, and AI agents that need to buy from HSN programmatically.
What is the free shipping minimum for HSN?
HSN offers free standard shipping on orders of $75 or more before tax. HSN Card holders may qualify for lower thresholds; some categories ship free. Orders below the minimum will incur a shipping fee. Note that shipping policies can change, so check HSN's website for the most current thresholds.
When placing orders through the Zinc API, set an appropriate max_price to cover the product cost plus estimated shipping if the order total is below HSN's free shipping threshold. Zinc processes the order at hsn.com and refunds any unused amount after fulfillment completes.
Can I get shipment tracking updates for HSN orders?
Yes. When HSN ships your order, Zinc extracts tracking numbers from retailer shipping notifications and returns them in the order response. Each entry includes the carrier, tracking number, and timestamp.
Poll GET /orders/{order_id} for the latest status, or subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates without polling. Supported carriers include UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL — so you can surface tracking in your app or pass it through to end customers automatically.
How do I start using the HSN integration API?
Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request. You'll need a Zinc API key (prefixed zn_) for authenticated endpoints like orders and product search.
Start with GET /retailers to confirm HSN is supported, then try a product search or place an order with a hsn.com product URL. For AI agent workflows, the /agent/orders endpoint supports MPP payment — no Zinc account required for the buyer.
