Element
packageTypeCode
 
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Type:
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Definition:
Code specifying a package type. Allowed code values are specified in UN/ECE Recommendation 21, extended by GS1
   
GDD URN:
   
 
Applicable Codes:
 
Code
Code Name
Code Description
 
8
Oneway pallet (GS1 Code)
Pallet need not be returned to the point of expedition
 
9
Returnable pallet (GS1 Code)
Pallet must be returned to the point of expedition.
 
43
Bag, super bulk
A cloth plastic or paper based bag having the dimensions of the pallet on which it is constructed.
 
44
Bag, polybag
A type of plastic bag, typically used to wrap promotional pieces, publications, product samples, and/or catalogues.
 
200
Pallet ISO 0 - 1/2 EURO Pallet (GS1 Code)
Standard pallet with dimensions 80 X 60 cm.
 
201
Pallet ISO 1 - 1/1 EURO Pallet (GS1 Code)
Standard pallet with dimensions 80 X 120 cm.
 
202
Pallet ISO 2 – 2/1 EURO Pallet (GS1 Code)
Standard pallet with dimensions 100 X 120 cm.
 
203
1/4 EURO Pallet (GS1 Code)
Standard pallet with dimensions 60 X 40 cm.
 
204
1/8 EURO Pallet (GS1 Code)
Standard pallet with dimensions 40 X 30 cm.
 
205
Synthetic pallet ISO 1 (GS1 Code)
A standard pallet with standard dimensions 80*120cm made of a synthetic material for hygienic reasons.
 
206
Synthetic pallet ISO 2 (GS1 Code)
A standard pallet with standard dimensions 100*120cm made of a synthetic material for hygienic reasons.
 
210
Wholesaler pallet (GS1 Code)
Pallet provided by the wholesaler.
 
211
Pallet 80 X 100 cm (GS1 Code)
Pallet with dimensions 80 X 100 cm.
 
212
Pallet 60 X 100 cm (GS1 Code)
Pallet with dimensions 60 X 100 cm.
 
1F
Container, flexible
A packaging container of flexible construction.
 
7A
Case, car
A type of portable container designed to store equipment for carriage in an automobile.
 
7B
Case, wooden
A case made of wood for retaining substances or articles.
 
8A
Pallet, wooden
A platform or open-ended box, made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
 
8B
Crate, wooden
A receptacle, made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
 
8C
Bundle, wooden
Loose or unpacked pieces of wood tied or wrapped together.
 
AB
Receptacle, fibre
Containment vessel made of fibre used for retaining substances or articles.
 
AC
Receptacle, paper
Containment vessel made of paper for retaining substances or articles.
 
AD
Receptacle, wooden
Containment vessel made of wood for retaining substances or articles.
 
AF
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 60cms
Standard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 60 centimeters (cms).
 
AG
Pallet, shrinkwrapped
Pallet load secured with transparent plastic film that has been wrapped around and then shrunk tightly.
 
AH
Pallet, 100cms * 110cms
Standard sized pallet of dimensions 100centimeters by 110 centimeters (cms).
 
AI
Clamshell
GS1 Description:
A package with a base and top that are hinged together. E.g. video cassette case.
 
AJ
Cone
Container used in the transport of linear material such as yarn.
 
AL
Ball
A spherical containment vessel for retaining substances or articles.
 
APE
Aluminium packed (GS1 Code)
Packaging using thin sheets of aluminium.
 
B4
Belt
A band use to retain multiple articles together.
 
BG
Bag
A receptacle made of flexible material with an open or closed top.
 
BGE
Large bag, pallet sized (GS1 Code)
A non-rigid container made of fabric, paper, plastic, etc, with an opening at the top which can be closed and which is suitable for use on pallets.
 
BME
Blister pack (GS1 Code)
A transparent strip package of pressable plastic which allows the product to be displayed while remaining protected.
 
BO
Bottle, non-protected, cylindrical
A narrow-necked cylindrical shaped vessel without external protective packing material.
 
BQ
Bottle, protected cylindrical
A narrow-necked cylindrical shaped vessel with external protective packing material.
 
BRI
Brick (GS1 Code)
A box made of a cardboard, plastic or metal, used for liquids.
 
BS
Bottle, non-protected, bulbous
A narrow-necked bulb shaped vessel without external protective packing material.
 
BV
Bottle, protected bulbous
A narrow-necked bulb shaped vessel with external protective packing material.
 
CBL
Container bottle like (GS1 Code)
A non-protected, non-cylindrical, container with a narrow neck made usually of glass or plastic which is especially used for liquids, e.g. perfume bottle.
 
CCE
Cardboard carrier (GS1 Code)
A package made of cardboard.
 
CD
Can, with handle and spout
GS1 Description:
A can with a handle and spout which allows the lifting and pouring of liquids contained within the can
 
CM
Card
A flat package usually made of fibreboard from/to which product is often hung or attached.
 
CN
Container, not otherwise specified as transport equipment
GS1 Description:
A receptacle in which something is kept and/or transported.
 
CQ
Cartridge
Package containing a charge such as propelling explosive for firearms or ink toner for a printer.
 
DA
Crate, multiple layer, plastic
GS1 Description:
Plastic crate which contains multiple layers.
 
DB
Crate, multiple layer, wooden
GS1 Description:
Wooden crate which contains multiple layers.
 
DH
Box, Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP), Eurobox
A box mounted on a pallet base under the control of CHEP.
 
DPE
Display package (GS1 Code)
A package used for the display of goods, usually during a promotion.
 
FB
Flexibag
A flexible containment bag made of plastic, typically for the transportation bulk non-hazardous cargoes using standard size shipping containers.
 
FE
Flexitank
A flexible containment tank made of plastic, typically for the transportation bulk non-hazardous cargoes using standard size shipping containers.
 
FOB
Folding box (GS1 Code)
Folded cardboard box e.g. for products like frozen vegetables, paper clips.
 
FPE
Foil packed (GS1 Code)
Packaging using a metallic foil.
 
FW
Cart, flatbed
Wheeled flat bedded device on which trays or other regular shaped items are packed for transportation purposes.
 
GB
Bottle, gas
A narrow-necked metal cylinder for retention of liquefied or compressed gas.
 
GL
Container, gallon
A container with a capacity of one gallon.
 
GR
Receptacle, glass
Containment vessel made of glass for retaining substances or articles.
 
GU
Tray, containing horizontally stacked flat items
Tray containing flat items stacked on top of one another.
 
GY
Bag, gunny
A sack made of gunny or burlap, used for transporting coarse commodities, such as grains, potatoes, and other agricultural products.
 
HN
Hanger
A purpose shaped device with a hook at the top for hanging items from a rail.
 
IF
Package, flow
A flexible tubular package or skin, possibly transparent, often used for containment of foodstuffs (e.g. salami sausage).
 
IK
Package, cardboard, with bottle grip-holes
Packaging material made out of cardboard that facilitates the separation of individual glass or plastic bottles.
 
IL
Tray, rigid, lidded stackable (CEN TS 14482:2002)
Lidded stackable rigid tray compliant with CEN TS 14482:2002.
 
JB
Bag, jumbo
A flexible containment bag, widely used for storage, transportation and handling of powder, flake or granular materials. Typically constructed from woven polypropylene (PP) fabric in the form of cubic bags.
 
KI
Kit
A set of articles or implements used for a specific purpose.
 
LAB
Labeled package (GS1 Code)
The package is labeled. Usually the label identifies the name, brand or description of the product within the package.
 
LE
Luggage
A collection of bags, cases and/or containers which hold personal belongings for a journey.
 
LU
Lug
A wooden box for the transportation and storage of fruit or vegetables.
 
LV
Liftvan
A wooden or metal container used for packing household goods and personal effects.
 
MA
Crate, metal
Containment box made of metal for retaining substances or articles.
 
ME
Container, metal
A type of containment box made of metal for retaining substances or articles, not otherwise specified as transport equipment.
 
MPE
Multipack (GS1 Code)
A container for the merchandising of multiple units of the same product.
 
MR
Receptacle, metal
Containment vessel made of metal for retaining substances or articles.
 
MW
Receptacle, plastic wrapped
Containment vessel wrapped with plastic for retaining substances or articles.
 
OA
Pallet, CHEP 40 cm x 60 cm
Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 40 centimeters x 60 centimeters.
 
OB
Pallet, CHEP 80 cm x 120 cm
Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters x 120 centimeters.
 
OC
Pallet, CHEP 100 cm x 120 cm
Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 100 centimeters x 120 centimeters.
 
OD
Pallet, AS 4068-1993
Australian standard pallet of dimensions 115.5 centimeters x 116.5 centimeters.
 
OE
Pallet, ISO T11
ISO standard pallet of dimensions 110 centimeters x 110 centimeters, prevalent in Asia - Pacific region.
 
OF
Platform, unspecified weight or dimension
A pallet equivalent shipping platform of unknown dimensions or unknown weight.
 
OK
Block
A solid piece of a hard substance, such as granite, having one or more flat sides.
 
OPE
Oxygen packed (GS1 Code)
A package with oxygen added for storage purposes.
 
OT
Octabin
A standard cardboard container of large dimensions for storing for example vegetables, granules of plastics or other dry products.
 
OU
Container, outer
A type of containment box that serves as the outer shipping container, not otherwise specified as transport equipment.
 
P2
Pan
A shallow, wide, open container, usually of metal.
 
PA
Packet
Small package.
 
PAE
Paper (GS1 Code)
An indication that the item(s) is packed in paper.
 
PD
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 100cms
Standard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 100 centimeters (cms).
 
PE
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 120cms
Standard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 120 centimeters (cms).
 
PF
Pen
A small open top enclosure for retaining animals.
 
PJ
Punnet
GS1 Description:
A small shallow basket usually made of plastic.
 
PK
Package
Standard packaging unit.
 
PLP
Peel pack (GS1 Code)
A package used for sterile products which may be torn open without touching the product inside.
 
POP
Cone shaped paper wrapper (GS1 Code)
Cone shaped paper wrapping e.g. for an individually packed ice cream cone.
 
PP
Piece
A loose or unpacked article.
 
PPE
Polypropylene bag (GS1 Code)
A bag made from polypropylene.
 
PR
Receptacle, plastic
Containment vessel made of plastic for retaining substances or articles.
 
PUE
Tray packed in plastic (GS1 Code)
A board with a ring packed in plastic carrying for small articles.
 
PX
Pallet
Platform or open-ended box, usually made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
 
RB1
A wheeled pallet with raised rim (GS1 Code). 81 x 67 x 135 cm (length x width x height).
A wheeled pallet with raised rim for the storing and transporting of loads.Dimensions: 81 x 67 x 135 cm (length x width x height).
 
RB2
A Wheeled pallet with raised rim (GS1 Code). 81 x 72 x 135 cm (length x width x height).
A wheeled pallet with raised rim for the storing and transporting of loads.Dimensions: 81 x 72 x 135 cm (length x width x height).
 
RB3
Wheeled pallet with raised rim. 81 x 60 x 16 cm (length x width x height). (GS1 Code)
A wheeled pallet with raised rim for the storing and transporting of loads. Dimensions: 81 x 60 x 16 cm (length x width x height).
 
RCB
Two sided cage on wheels with fixing strap (GS1 Code) 900 x 770 x 1513 cm (length x width x height)
A two sided cage mounted on wheels with fixing strap.Dimensions: 900 x 770 x 1513 cm (length x width x height).
 
RL
Reel
Cylindrical rotatory device with a rim at each end on which materials are wound.
 
RT
Rednet
Containment material made of red mesh netting for retaining articles (e.g. trees).
 
SEC
Article Surveillance (GS1 Code)
Equipped with article surveillance.
 
SI
Skid
A low movable platform or pallet to facilitate the handling and transport of goods.
 
SL
Slipsheet
Hard plastic sheeting primarily used as the base on which to stack goods to optimise the space within a container. May be used as an alternative to a palletized packaging.
 
SO
Spool
A packaging container used in the transport of such items as wire, cable, tape and yarn.
 
STL
Stick (GS1 Code)
A container for dispensing solid substances, e.g. glue, deodorant.
 
SW
Shrinkwrapped
Goods retained in a transparent plastic film that has been wrapped around and then shrunk tightly on to the goods.
 
SY
Sleeve
GS1 Description:
A non-rigid container made of paper, cardboard or plastic that is open-ended and is slid over the contents for protection or presentation.
 
T1
Tablet
A loose or unpacked article in the form of a bar, block or piece.
GS1 Description:
A small rectangular package of aluminium foil or paper, e.g. a tablet of chocolate.
 
TE
Tyre
A ring made of rubber and/or metal surrounding a wheel.
 
TEV
Tamper evident package (GS1 Code)
A type of package giving easy or immediate recognition that the package has been tampered with after it has been sealed.
 
TG
Tank container, generic
A specially constructed container for transporting liquids and gases in bulk.
 
THE
Three pack (GS1 Code)
A package containing three products.
 
TRE
Trolley (GS1 Code)
A low cart for the transportation and storage of groceries, milk, etc.
 
TT
Bag, tote
A capacious bag or basket.
 
TTE
Tube, standing (GS1 Code)
A screw-topped pliable cylinder capable of standing and suitable for holding pastes or semi-liquids, e.g. a tube of toothpaste.
 
TV
Tube, with nozzle
A tube made of plastic, metal or cardboard fitted with a nozzle, containing a liquid or semi-liquid product, e.g. silicon.
 
TW
Pallet, triwall
A lightweight pallet made from heavy duty corrugated board.
 
TWE
Two pack (GS1 Code)
A package containing two products
 
UN
Unit
A type of package composed of a single item or object, not otherwise specified as a unit of transport equipment.
 
UUE
Tube net (GS1 Code)
A plastic or textile tube suitable for carrying loose products, e.g. fruit.
 
VK
Vanpack
A type of wooden crate.
 
VN
Vehicle
A self-propelled means of conveyance.
 
VS
Bulk, scrap metal
Loose or unpacked scrap metal transported in bulk form.
 
WA
Intermediate bulk container
A reusable container made of metal, plastic, textile, wood or composite materials used to facilitate transportation of bulk solids and liquids in manageable volumes.
 
WRP
Wrapper (GS1 Code)
Wrapping e.g. for an individually packed ice cream.
 
X11
Banded package (GS1 Code)
A package with bands, usually metal or nylon, round it to hold the products together.
 
X12
Cardboard package with grip holes for bottles (GS1 Code)
Cardboard package with a number of holes. Each hole is to be gripped tightly around the neck of a bottle.
 
X15
Oneway pallet ISO 0 - 1/2 EURO Pallet (GS1 temporary Code)
Oneway pallet with dimensions 80 X 60 cm.
 
X16
Oneway pallet ISO 1 - 1/1 EURO Pallet (GS1 temporary Code)
Oneway pallet with dimensions 80 X 120 cm.
 
X17
Oneway pallet ISO 2 - 2/1 EURO Pallet (GS1 temporary Code)
Oneway pallet with dimensions 100 X 120 cm.
 
X18
Pallet with exceptional dimensions (GS1 temporary Code)
Pallet with non-standard dimensions
 
X19
Parcel with exceptional dimensions (GS1 temporary Code)
Parcel with non-standard dimensions
 
X3
Standard stack of stones (GS1 Code)
Standard stack of stones.
 
ZB
Bag, large
GS1 Description:
A non-rigid container made of fabric, paper, plastic, etc, with an opening at the top which can be closed and which is suitable for use on pallets.
 
Status: M=Mandatory, C=Conditional, R=Required, O=Optional, A=Advised, D=Dependent