-

C

99

-

A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical dimensions and marks and numbers for goods referenced by the whole order.

-

M

1

-

 

Function:

 

To describe the number and type of packages/physical units.

EDIFACT

Description

7224

Package quantity

C

n..8

C531

PACKAGING DETAILS

C

Packaging level code

C

an..3

Packaging related description code

C

an..3

=

Package barcoded EAN-13 or EAN-8

=

Package barcoded ITF-14

=

Package barcoded UCC or EAN-128

Packaging terms and conditions code

C

an..3

=

Packaging cost paid by supplier

=

Packaging cost paid by recipient

=

Packaging cost not charged (returnable)

C202

PACKAGE TYPE

C

Package type description code

C

an..17

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

Code 9 in this data element is used only when GS1 codes are used in DE 7065. 

7064

Type of packages

C

an..35

C402

PACKAGE TYPE IDENTIFICATION

C

Description format code

M

an..3

7064

Type of packages

M

an..35

Item type identification code

C

an..3

7064

Type of packages

C

an..35

Item type identification code

C

an..3

C532

RETURNABLE PACKAGE DETAILS

C

Composite C532 is only used where the packaging being described is returnable. This composite identifies who is responsible for payment of its return.

Returnable package freight payment responsibility code

C

an..3

=

Paid by customer

=

Free

=

Paid by supplier

Returnable package load contents code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to specify the number and type of packages for the whole message.

Example:
PAC+10++CS'