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EDIFACT-DE-3055

TDED data element 3055 in UN/EDIFACT — Code list responsible agency code.

Definition

DE 3055 distinguishes agencies: 9 = EAN (GS1), 16 = US-DUNS, 92 = assigned by buyer, 91 = assigned by seller, 96 = assigned by manufacturer, ZZZ = mutually defined. Critical to interpret a product or party identifier.

Origin

Referenced in the UNTDID directory maintained by UN/CEFACT (United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business). Code list published at each D.xxA / D.xxB revision.

Example in context

NAD+SU+123456789::16' — supplier identified by a DUNS (agency 16 = D&B).

  • NAD — segment where DE 3055 qualifies a party id.
  • GS1 — agency 9, owner of GLN/GTIN.

Last updated: May 15, 2026