A 14-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator and the check digit.
AN
UPC (Universal Product Code) suffix
A suffix used in conjunction with a higher level UPC (Universal product code) to define packing variations for a product.
AO
State label code
A code which specifies the codification of the state's labelling requirements.
AP
Heat number
Number assigned to the heat (also known as the iron charge) for the production of steel products.
AQ
Coupon number
A number identifying a coupon.
AR
Resource number
A number to identify a resource.
AS
Work task number
A number to identify a work task.
AT
Price look up number
Identification number on a product allowing a quick electronic retrieval of price information for that product.
AU
NSN (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Stock Number)
Number assigned under the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) codification system to provide the identification of an approved item of supply.
AV
Refined product code
A code specifying the product refinement designation.
AW
Exhibit
A code indicating that the product is identified by an exhibit number.
AX
End item
A number specifying an end item.
AY
Federal supply classification
A code to specify a product's Federal supply classification.
AZ
Engineering data list
A code specifying the product's engineering data list.
BA
Milestone event number
A number to identify a milestone event.
BB
Lot number
A number indicating the lot number of a product.
BC
National drug code 4-4-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 4-4-2.
BD
National drug code 5-3-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-3-2.
BE
National drug code 5-4-1 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-1.
BF
National drug code 5-4-2 format
A code identifying the product in national drug format 5-4-2.
BG
National drug code
A code specifying the national drug classification.
BH
Part number
A number indicating the part.
BI
Local Stock Number (LSN)
A local number assigned to an item of stock.
BJ
Next higher assembly number
A number specifying the next higher assembly or component into which the product is being incorporated.
BK
Data category
A code specifying a category of data.
BL
Control number
To specify the control number.
BM
Special material identification code
A number to identify the special material code.
BN
Locally assigned control number
A number assigned locally for control purposes.
BO
Buyer's colour
Colour assigned by buyer.
BP
Buyer's part number
Reference number assigned by the buyer to identify an article.
BQ
Variable measure product code
A code assigned to identify a variable measure item.
BR
Financial phase
To specify as an item, the financial phase.
BS
Contract breakdown
To specify as an item, the contract breakdown.
BT
Technical phase
To specify as an item, the technical phase.
BU
Dye lot number
Number identifying a dye lot.
BV
Daily statement of activities
A statement listing activities of one day.
BW
Periodical statement of activities within a bilaterally agreed time period
Periodical statement listing activities within a bilaterally agreed time period.
BX
Calendar week statement of activities
A statement listing activities of a calendar week.
BY
Calendar month statement of activities
A statement listing activities of a calendar month.
BZ
Original equipment number
Original equipment number allocated to spare parts by the manufacturer.
CC
Industry commodity code
The codes given to certain commodities by an industry.
CG
Commodity grouping
Code for a group of articles with common characteristics (e.g. used for statistical purposes).
CL
Colour number
Code for the colour of an article.
CR
Contract number
Reference number identifying a contract.
CV
Customs article number
Code defined by Customs authorities to an article or a group of articles for Customs purposes.
DR
Drawing revision number
Reference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to a drawing.
DW
Drawing
Reference number identifying a drawing of an article.
EC
Engineering change level
Reference number indicating that a change or revision has been applied to an article's specification.
EF
Material code
Code defining the material's type, surface, geometric form plus various classifying characteristics.
EN
International Article Numbering Association (EAN)
Number assigned to a manufacturer's product according to the International Article Numbering Association.
FS
Fish species
Identification of fish species.
GB
Buyer's internal product group code
Product group code used within a buyer's internal systems.
GN
National product group code
National product group code. Administered by a national agency.
GS
General specification number
The item number is a general specification number.
HS
Harmonised system
The item number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonised System), as developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
IB
ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
A unique number identifying a book.
IN
Buyer's item number
The item number has been allocated by the buyer.
IS
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)
A unique number identifying a serial publication.
IT
Buyer's style number
Number given by the buyer to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
IZ
Buyer's size code
Code given by the buyer to designate the size of an article in textile and shoe industry.
MA
Machine number
The item number is a machine number.
MF
Manufacturer's (producer's) article number
The number given to an article by its manufacturer.
MN
Model number
Reference number assigned by the manufacturer to differentiate variations in similar products in a class or group.
MP
Product/service identification number
Reference number identifying a product or service.
NB
Batch number
The item number is a batch number.
ON
Customer order number
Reference number of a customer's order.
PD
Part number description
Reference number identifying a description associated with a number ultimately used to identify an article.
PL
Purchaser's order line number
Reference number identifying a line entry in a customer's order for goods or services.
PO
Purchase order number
Reference number identifying a customer's order.
PV
Promotional variant number
The item number is a promotional variant number.
QS
Buyer's qualifier for size
The item number qualifies the size of the buyer.
RC
Returnable container number
Reference number identifying a returnable container.
RN
Release number
Reference number identifying a release from a buyer's purchase order.
RU
Run number
The item number identifies the production or manufacturing run or sequence in which the item was manufactured, processed or assembled.
RY
Record keeping of model year
The item number relates to the year in which the particular model was kept.
SA
Supplier's article number
Number assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.
SG
Standard group of products (mixed assortment)
The item number relates to a standard group of other items (mixed) which are grouped together as a single item for identification purposes.
SK
SKU (Stock keeping unit)
Reference number of a stock keeping unit.
SN
Serial number
Identification number of an item which distinguishes this specific item out of a number of identical items.
9 digit code for product classification managed by the Institut Francais du Libre Service.
SRV
GS1 Global Trade Item Number
A unique number, up to 14-digits, assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system.
SRW
EDIS (Energy Data Identification System)
European system for identification of meter data.
SRX
Slaughter number
Unique number given by a slaughterhouse to an animal or a group of animals of the same breed.
SRY
Official animal number
Unique number given by a national authority to identify an animal individually.
SRZ
Harmonized tariff schedule
The international Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to classify the article for customs, statistical and other purposes.
SS
Supplier's supplier article number
Article number referring to a sales catalogue of supplier's supplier.
SSA
46 Level DOT Code
A US Department of Transportation (DOT) code to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSB
Airline Tariff 6D
A US code agreed to by the airline industry to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSC
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSD
International Civil Aviation Administration code
A US Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSE
Hazardous Materials ID DOT
A US Department of Transportation (DOT) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSF
Endorsement
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSG
Air Force Regulation 71-4
A department of Defense/Air Force code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods, managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
SSH
Breed
The breed of the item (e.g. plant or animal).
SSI
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number
A unique numerical identifier for for chemical compounds, polymers, biological sequences, mixtures and alloys.
SSJ
Engine model designation
A name or designation to identify an engine model.
SSK
Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) Number
A number assigned by agricultural authorities to identify and track meat and meat products.
SSL
Price Look-Up code (PLU)
Identification number affixed to produce in stores to retrieve price information.
SSM
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSN
Bureau of Explosives 600-A (rail)
A Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration code used to identify hazardous (dangerous) goods.
SSO
United Nations Dangerous Goods List
A UN code used to classify and identify dangerous goods.
SSP
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN)
A code established by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) used to classify and identify botanical articles and commodities.
SSQ
International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)
A code established by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) used to classify and identify animals.
SSR
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP)
A code established by the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) used to classify and identify animals.
SSS
Distributor's article identifier
Identifier assigned to an article by the distributor of that article.
SST
Norwegian Classification system ENVA
Product classification system used in the Norwegian market.
SSU
Supplier assigned classification
Product classification assigned by the supplier.
SSV
Mexican classification system AMECE
Product classification system used in the Mexican market.
SSW
German classification system CCG
Product classification system used in the German market.
SSX
Finnish classification system EANFIN
Product classification system used in the Finnish market.
SSY
Canadian classification system ICC
Product classification system used in the Canadian market.
SSZ
French classification system IFLS5
Product classification system used in the French market.
ST
Style number
Number given to a specific style or form of an article, especially used for garments.
STA
Dutch classification system CBL
Product classification system used in the Dutch market.
STB
Japanese classification system JICFS
Product classification system used in the Japanese market.
STC
European Union dairy subsidy eligibility classification
Category of product eligible for EU subsidy (applies for certain dairy products with specific level of fat content).
STD
GS1 Spain classification system
Product classification system used in the Spanish market.
STE
GS1 Poland classification system
Product classification system used in the Polish market.
STF
Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology of the Russian Federation
A Russian government agency that serves as a national standardization body of the Russian Federation.
STG
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Austria classification system
Product classification system used in the Austrian market.
STH
GS1 Italy classification system
Product classification system used in the Italian market.
STI
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary)
Official classification system for public procurement in the European Union.
STJ
IFDA (International Foodservice Distributors Association)
International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA).
Classification for in vitro diagnostics medical devices maintained by the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association.
STS
EGAR (European Generic Article Register)
A classification system for medical devices.
STT
GMDN (Global Medical Devices Nomenclature)
Nomenclature system for identification of medical devices officially apprroved by the European Union.
STU
GPI (Generic Product Identifier)
A drug classification system managed by Medi-Span.
STV
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)
A classification system used with US healthcare insurance programs.
STW
ICPS (International Classification for Patient Safety)
A patient safety taxonomy maintained by the World Health Organisation.
STX
MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)
A medical dictionary maintained by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
STY
Medical Columbus
Medical product classification system used in the German market.
STZ
NAPCS (North American Product Classification System)
Product classification system used in the North American market.
SUA
NHS (National Health Services) eClass
Product and Service classification system used in United Kingdom market.
SUB
US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Product Code Classification Database
US FDA Product Code Classification Database contains medical device names and associated information developed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
SUC
SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms)
A medical nomenclature system developed between the NHS and the College of American Pathologists.
SUD
UMDNS (Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System)
A standard international nomenclature and computer coding system for medical devices maintained by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).
SUE
GS1 Global Returnable Asset Identifier, non-serialised
A unique, 13-digit number assigned according to the numbering structure of the GS1 system and used to identify a type of Reusable Transport Item (RTI).
SUF
IMEI
The International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a unique number to identify mobile phones. It includes the origin, model and serial number of the device. The structure is specified in 3GPP TS 23.003.
SUG
Waste Type (EMSA)
Classification of waste as defined by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
SUH
Ship's store classification type
Classification of ship's stores.
SUI
Emergency fire code
Classification for emergency response procedures related to fire.
SUJ
Emergency spillage code
Classification for emergency response procedures related to spillage.
SUK
IMDG packing group
Packing group as defined in the International Marititme Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
SUL
MARPOL Code IBC
International Bulk Chemical (IBC) code defined by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
SUM
IMDG subsidiary risk class
Subsidiary risk class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
TG
Transport group number
(8012) Additional number to form article groups for packing and/or transportation purposes.
TSN
Taxonomic Serial Number
A unique number assigned to a taxonomic entity, commonly to a species of plants or animals, providing information on their hierarchical classification, scientific name, taxonomic rank, associated synonyms and vernacular names where appropriate, data source information and data quality indicators.
TSO
IMDG main hazard class
Main hazard class as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) specification.
TSP
EU Combined Nomenclature
The number is part of, or is generated in the context of the Combined Nomenclature classification, as developed and maintained by the European Union (EU).
TSQ
Therapeutic classification number
A code to specify a product's therapeutic classification.
TSR
European Waste Catalogue
Waste type number according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC).
TSS
Price grouping code
Number assigned to identify a grouping of products based on price.
UA
Ultimate customer's article number
Number assigned by ultimate customer to identify relevant article.
UP
UPC (Universal product code)
Number assigned to a manufacturer's product by the Product Code Council.
VN
Vendor item number
Reference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying a product/service/article.
VP
Vendor's (seller's) part number
Reference number assigned by a vendor/seller identifying an article.
VS
Vendor's supplemental item number
The item number is a specified by the vendor as a supplemental number for the vendor's purposes.
VX
Vendor specification number
The item number has been allocated by the vendor as a specification number.
ZZZ
Mutually defined
Item type identification mutually agreed between interchanging parties.