UN Layout Key
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UNECE Rec 1 standard for paper trade layout.
Definition
The UN Layout Key standardises 36 box positions in A4 portrait format. Adopted by 50+ countries as national template (UK SITPRO, France CCI, US Customs ABI). Electronic successors: UN/EDIFACT, UN/CEFACT XML, UBL.
Origin
UNECE Recommendation No 1 adopted 1973, revised 1981.
Example in context
A commercial invoice using UN Layout Key with box 1 (Consignor), box 2 (Consignee), box 8 (Carrier).
Related terms
- UN/CEFACT RDM — conceptual successor.