UNCL-1497

EDIFACT document name in alphanumeric long form.

Definition

UNCL 1497 codes are 3-letter or 7-letter strings replacing the numeric UNCL 1001 code. Example: 'CMI' for Commercial Invoice. Avoids mapping a 380 code to humans-readable Commercial Invoice.

Origin

Maintained by UN/CEFACT TBG ; usage very limited compared to UNCL 1001.

Example in context

DOC+CMI:::Commercial Invoice+INV-001' — alternative to code 380.

Related terms

• UNCL 1001 — numeric form.