This code list is valid for ESAP 6.
For Trade Item Information there is a separate version of T0137 Packaging type code.
International code list for package codes
The international code list UN/ECE: Rec No. 21 (.xls) contains codes for packages and logistic units. The code list is extensive and not clearly arranged. The two digits codes origin from Rec No. 21 and the three digits codes origin from GS1. The code list from GS1 consists of a subset of the Rec No. 21 codes with the addition of temporary codes for package types not yet comprised by Rec No. 21. The temporary codes start with the letter Z.
| Code value | Förpackningstyp | Description | Tomvikt (g) | Maxhöjd (mm) | Platform height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Sea pallet | Sea pallet | 30000 | 1250 | 150 |
| 203 | 1/4 pallet | Pallet 600 x 400 mm | |||
| AE | Aerosol | A spray can dispensing paint, furniture polish, etc, under pressure. | |||
| BA | Barrel | A container with slightly bulging sides and flat ends. | |||
| BJ | Bucket | A container with a handle, used for carrying water, mayonnaise, etc. | |||
| BME | Blister, pinpack | A pegged package fixed to a rigid back that can be hung up on a hook. Often paper or transparent plastic on cardboard. | |||
| BX | Box/Crate | A lidded package which can be made of cardboard, wood, plastic, tin, etc. | |||
| CA | Can | A rectangular container, usually with a screw lid. | |||
| CCE | Cardboard carrier | A package made of cardboard or paper. May be used for multipacks of cans, bottles, etc, but also for any product wrapped in paper. | |||
| CR | Crate | Reusable case with high sides. | |||
| CU | Cup | A small bowl shaped container. I.e. used for yoghurt. | |||
| CW | Cage, roll | Cage with bars on two or three sides. With wheels. | 30000 | 1580 | |
| EN | Bag | Used for instant soups, diapers, kitchen paper, candy, etc. | |||
| FPE | Foil | Packaging using a metallic or plastic foil. | |||
| MC | Crate, dairy | A crate specifically used for dairy products. | |||
| MPE | Multipack | A container for the merchandising of multiple units of the same product or mixed packs. Used when the package type of the multipack cannot be found in this list. | |||
| NE | Not packed | Not packed | |||
| PA | Packet | A small box | |||
| PB | Collared pallet | Full pallet with a hard collar. | |||
| PE | Full pallet | Full size pallet. Measurements and quality according to EUR standard. | 25000 | 1250 | 150 |
| PU | Tray | A board with a ring for carrying small articles. | |||
| PX | Full pallet, disposable | Low quality pallet. Not for multiple use. | |||
| RO | Roll | Roll shaped package, such as jam refill or roll of chocolate. | |||
| SA | Sack | A large bag of coarse material, such as fabric, paper or plastic. | |||
| SK | Case, skeleton | Pallet with barred sides | 1250 | 150 | |
| SW | Shrinkwrapped | Transparent or semi-transparent filmwrap. | |||
| TAE | Tablet | A rectangular package of aluminium foil or paper, e.g. a tablet of chocolate, crispbread. | |||
| TU | Tube | A screw-topped pliable cylinder. | |||
| TY | Pressurized container (e.g. LPG or CO2) | A metal container suitable for gases. (LPG or carbon dioxide) | |||
| UTE | Plastic bag | A bag made of plastic. | |||
| UVI | Cardboard case pallet | A cardboard case with a pallet base. | 1250 | 150 | |
| VP | Vacuum packed | A package from which all air has been removed in order to keep the contents fresh. | |||
| Z01 | Returnable full box | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z02 | Returnable 50/80 box (in 80 position) | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z03 | Returnable half box | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z04 | Returnable full pallet (black) | Returnable full size pallet, black (Svenska Retursystem) | 23400 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z05 | Returnable half pallet | Returnable half sice pallet (Svenska Retursystem) | 11600 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z06 | Can, aluminium | Can made of aluminium. | |||
| Z07 | Jar, glass | Jar made of glass. | |||
| Z08 | Jar, plastic | Jar made of plastic. | |||
| Z09 | Can, metal | Can made of metal. | |||
| Z1 | Half pallet | Half pallet according to ISO-0 standard (600 x 800 mm) | 13000 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z10 | Returnable 50/80 box (in 50 position) | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z11 | Returnable 110/140 box (in 110 position) | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z13 | Plastic bottle, disposable | Disposable plastic bottle. | |||
| Z14 | Bottle, plastic reusable | Reusable (refillable) plastic bottle. | |||
| Z15 | Bottle, plastic recyclable | Recyclable plastic bottle. | |||
| Z16 | Capsule | A packet containing another package, such as a glass jar. | |||
| Z17 | Shrinkwrapped tray | Tray covered with shrink wrapped plastic. | |||
| Z18 | Slit box | Box that is closed by folding lids together (traditional box). | |||
| Z19 | Composite box | Box composed of multiple materials | |||
| Z20 | Modified Atmosphere | Package containing a protective gas, such as carbon dioxide. | |||
| Z21 | Flowpack | Rectangular plastic package heated together at both ends. | |||
| Z22 | Paraffin | Used for packaging cheese | |||
| Z24 | Gable top | Package for liquids. Shaped like a gable top. Usually mad of cardboard. | |||
| Z25 | Brick | e.g. Tetra Brik/Slim | |||
| Z26 | CHEP half pallet | Half pallet within the CHEP system. | 11000 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z27 | Tray for bottles | Low stand for PET bottles stacked on pallet. | |||
| Z28 | Returnable low half box | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z29 | Bottle, glass | Bottle made of glass | |||
| Z30 | Indestine | Indestine as sausage skin. | |||
| Z31 | Tray, other | Low stand for products like plants in pots. Made of plastic, cardboard or frigolite (Styrofoam) | |||
| Z32 | Flower shelf | Loose shelfes used in a flower container. | |||
| Z33 | 1/3 pallet | Pallet 400 x 800 mm | |||
| Z35 | CHEP full pallet | Full pallet within the CHEP-system | 25000 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z36 | Roll cage, dairy, high | Roll cage especially designed for dairy products, high (1225 mm) | 37000 | 1225 | |
| Z37 | Roll cage, dairy, low | Roll cage especially designed for dairy products, low (1018 mm) | 38000 | 1018 | |
| Z38 | Dolly, half pallet | Low cart with wheels. Half pallet size. | 1250 | ||
| Z39 | Egg container | Container for eggs. | 30000 | 1580 | |
| Z40 | Plant container | Container for plants. | 1950 | ||
| Z41 | Potato container | Container for potatoes. | 30000 | 1580 | |
| Z42 | Cheese pallet | Special equipment for placing whole cheeses on a pallet. | |||
| Z43 | Swine container | Roll cage with special equipment for hanging whole and half swines | 30000 | 1600 | |
| Z44 | CHEP sea pallet | Large pallet within the CHEP system | 30000 | 1250 | 150 |
| Z45 | Can, cardboard | Can made of cardboard. | |||
| Z46 | Bottle, paper | Bottle or brick package made of cardboard, with a screw lid. | |||
| Z47 | Returnable 110/140 box (in 140 position) | This code has been withdrawn. Instead use the code for 'crate' (CR). The different types of SRS cases are indicated sing deposit code. | |||
| Z48 | Bag, pinpack | A bag with a pegged rigid top, that can be hung up on a hook. | |||
| Z49 | Board, pinpack | A pegged board that can be hung up on a hook. The product is fastened on the board. | |||
| Z50 | Half pallet, disposable | Low quality half size pallet (600 x 800 mm). Not for multiple use. | |||
| Z51 | Returnable full pallet (gray) | Returnable full size pallet, gray (Svenska Retursystem) | |||
| Z52 | LPR full pallet | Full size pallet within the LPR system | |||
| Z53 | LPR half pallet | Half size pallet within the LPR system |