Recommandation 21 (UN/ECE)
- Identifier
- UNECERec21
- Agency
- UN/ECE
- Version
- Revision 9e-2012
- Usage
- Codes
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1A
Drum, steel1B
Drum, aluminium1D
Drum, plywood1F
Container, flexibleA packaging container of flexible construction.
1G
Drum, fibre1W
Drum, wooden2C
Barrel, wooden3A
Jerrican, steel3H
Jerrican, plastic43
Bag, super bulkA cloth plastic or paper based bag having the dimensions of the pallet on which it is constructed.
44
Bag, polybagA type of plastic bag, typically used to wrap promotional pieces, publications, product samples, and/or catalogues.
4A
Box, steel4B
Box, aluminium4C
Box, natural wood4D
Box, plywood4F
Box, reconstituted wood4G
Box, fibreboard4H
Box, plastic5H
Bag, woven plastic5L
Bag, textile5M
Bag, paper6H
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle6P
Composite packaging, glass receptacle7A
Case, carA type of portable container designed to store equipment for carriage in an automobile.
7B
Case, woodenA case made of wood for retaining substances or articles.
8A
Pallet, woodenA platform or open-ended box, made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
8B
Crate, woodenA receptacle, made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
8C
Bundle, woodenLoose or unpacked pieces of wood tied or wrapped together.
AA
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plasticAB
Receptacle, fibreContainment vessel made of fibre used for retaining substances or articles.
AC
Receptacle, paperContainment vessel made of paper for retaining substances or articles.
AD
Receptacle, woodenContainment vessel made of wood for retaining substances or articles.
AE
AerosolAF
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 60cmsStandard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 60 centimeters (cms).
AG
Pallet, shrinkwrappedPallet load secured with transparent plastic film that has been wrapped around and then shrunk tightly.
AH
Pallet, 100cms * 110cmsStandard sized pallet of dimensions 100centimeters by 110 centimeters (cms).
AI
ClamshellAJ
ConeContainer used in the transport of linear material such as yarn.
AL
BallA spherical containment vessel for retaining substances or articles.
AM
Ampoule, non-protectedAP
Ampoule, protectedAT
AtomizerAV
CapsuleB4
BeltA band use to retain multiple articles together.
BA
BarrelBB
BobbinBC
Bottlecrate / bottlerackBD
BoardBE
BundleBF
Balloon, non-protectedBG
BagA receptacle made of flexible material with an open or closed top.
BH
BunchBI
BinBJ
BucketBK
BasketBL
Bale, compressedBM
BasinBN
Bale, non-compressedBO
Bottle, non-protected, cylindricalA narrow-necked cylindrical shaped vessel without external protective packing material.
BP
Balloon, protectedBQ
Bottle, protected cylindricalA narrow-necked cylindrical shaped vessel with external protective packing material.
BR
BarBS
Bottle, non-protected, bulbousA narrow-necked bulb shaped vessel without external protective packing material.
BT
BoltBU
ButtBV
Bottle, protected bulbousA narrow-necked bulb shaped vessel with external protective packing material.
BW
Box, for liquidsBX
BoxBY
Board, in bundle/bunch/trussBZ
Bars, in bundle/bunch/trussCA
Can, rectangularCB
Crate, beerCC
ChurnCD
Can, with handle and spoutCE
CreelCF
CofferCG
CageCH
ChestCI
CanisterCJ
CoffinCK
CaskCL
CoilCM
CardA flat package usually made of fibreboard from/to which product is often hung or attached.
CN
Container, not otherwise specified as transport equipmentCO
Carboy, non-protectedCP
Carboy, protectedCQ
CartridgePackage containing a charge such as propelling explosive for firearms or ink toner for a printer.
CR
CrateCS
CaseCT
CartonCU
CupCV
CoverCW
Cage, rollCX
Can, cylindricalCY
CylinderCZ
CanvasDA
Crate, multiple layer, plasticDB
Crate, multiple layer, woodenDC
Crate, multiple layer, cardboardDG
Cage, Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP)DH
Box, Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP), EuroboxA box mounted on a pallet base under the control of CHEP.
DI
Drum, ironDJ
Demijohn, non-protectedDK
Crate, bulk, cardboardDL
Crate, bulk, plasticDM
Crate, bulk, woodenDN
DispenserDP
Demijohn, protectedDR
DrumDS
Tray, one layer no cover, plasticDT
Tray, one layer no cover, woodenDU
Tray, one layer no cover, polystyreneDV
Tray, one layer no cover, cardboardDW
Tray, two layers no cover, plastic trayDX
Tray, two layers no cover, woodenDY
Tray, two layers no cover, cardboardEC
Bag, plasticED
Case, with pallet baseEE
Case, with pallet base, woodenEF
Case, with pallet base, cardboardEG
Case, with pallet base, plasticEH
Case, with pallet base, metalEI
Case, isothermicEN
EnvelopeFB
FlexibagA flexible containment bag made of plastic, typically for the transportation bulk non-hazardous cargoes using standard size shipping containers.
FC
Crate, fruitFD
Crate, framedFE
FlexitankA flexible containment tank made of plastic, typically for the transportation bulk non-hazardous cargoes using standard size shipping containers.
FI
FirkinFL
FlaskFO
FootlockerFP
FilmpackFR
FrameFT
FoodtainerFW
Cart, flatbedWheeled flat bedded device on which trays or other regular shaped items are packed for transportation purposes.
FX
Bag, flexible containerGB
Bottle, gasA narrow-necked metal cylinder for retention of liquefied or compressed gas.
GI
GirderGL
Container, gallonA container with a capacity of one gallon.
GR
Receptacle, glassContainment vessel made of glass for retaining substances or articles.
GU
Tray, containing horizontally stacked flat itemsTray containing flat items stacked on top of one another.
GY
Bag, gunnyA sack made of gunny or burlap, used for transporting coarse commodities, such as grains, potatoes, and other agricultural products.
GZ
Girders, in bundle/bunch/trussHA
Basket, with handle, plasticHB
Basket, with handle, woodenHC
Basket, with handle, cardboardHG
HogsheadHN
HangerA purpose shaped device with a hook at the top for hanging items from a rail.
HR
HamperIA
Package, display, woodenIB
Package, display, cardboardIC
Package, display, plasticID
Package, display, metalIE
Package, showIF
Package, flowA flexible tubular package or skin, possibly transparent, often used for containment of foodstuffs (e.g. salami sausage).
IG
Package, paper wrappedIH
Drum, plasticIK
Package, cardboard, with bottle grip-holesPackaging material made out of cardboard that facilitates the separation of individual glass or plastic bottles.
IL
Tray, rigid, lidded stackable (CEN TS 14482:2002)Lidded stackable rigid tray compliant with CEN TS 14482:2002.
IN
IngotIZ
Ingots, in bundle/bunch/trussJB
Bag, jumboA flexible containment bag, widely used for storage, transportation and handling of powder, flake or granular materials. Typically constructed from woven polypropylene (PP) fabric in the form of cubic bags.
JC
Jerrican, rectangularJG
JugJR
JarJT
JutebagJY
Jerrican, cylindricalKG
KegKI
KitA set of articles or implements used for a specific purpose.
LE
LuggageA collection of bags, cases and/or containers which hold personal belongings for a journey.
LG
LogLT
LotLU
LugA wooden box for the transportation and storage of fruit or vegetables.
LV
LiftvanA wooden or metal container used for packing household goods and personal effects.
LZ
Logs, in bundle/bunch/trussMA
Crate, metalContainment box made of metal for retaining substances or articles.
MB
Bag, multiplyMC
Crate, milkME
Container, metalA type of containment box made of metal for retaining substances or articles, not otherwise specified as transport equipment.
MR
Receptacle, metalContainment vessel made of metal for retaining substances or articles.
MS
Sack, multi-wallMT
MatMW
Receptacle, plastic wrappedContainment vessel wrapped with plastic for retaining substances or articles.
MX
MatchboxNA
Not availableNE
Unpacked or unpackagedNF
Unpacked or unpackaged, single unitNG
Unpacked or unpackaged, multiple unitsNS
NestNT
NetNU
Net, tube, plasticNV
Net, tube, textileO1
Two sided cage on wheels with fixing strapO2
TrolleyO3
Oneway pallet ISO 0 - 1/2 EURO PalletO4
Oneway pallet ISO 1 - 1/1 EURO PalletO5
Oneway pallet ISO 2 - 2/1 EURO PalletO6
Pallet with exceptional dimensionsO7
Wooden pallet 40 cm x 80 cmO8
Plastic pallet SRS 60 cm x 80 cmO9
Plastic pallet SRS 80 cm x 120 cmOA
Pallet, CHEP 40 cm x 60 cmCommonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 40 centimeters x 60 centimeters.
OB
Pallet, CHEP 80 cm x 120 cmCommonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters x 120 centimeters.
OC
Pallet, CHEP 100 cm x 120 cmCommonwealth Handling Equipment Pool (CHEP) standard pallet of dimensions 100 centimeters x 120 centimeters.
OD
Pallet, AS 4068-1993Australian standard pallet of dimensions 115.5 centimeters x 116.5 centimeters.
OE
Pallet, ISO T11ISO standard pallet of dimensions 110 centimeters x 110 centimeters, prevalent in Asia - Pacific region.
OF
Platform, unspecified weight or dimensionA pallet equivalent shipping platform of unknown dimensions or unknown weight.
OG
Pallet ISO 0 - 1/2 EURO PalletOH
Pallet ISO 1 - 1/1 EURO PalletOI
Pallet ISO 2 – 2/1 EURO PalletOJ
1/4 EURO PalletOK
BlockA solid piece of a hard substance, such as granite, having one or more flat sides.
OL
1/8 EURO PalletOM
Synthetic pallet ISO 1ON
Synthetic pallet ISO 2OP
Wholesaler palletOQ
Pallet 80 X 100 cmOR
Pallet 60 X 100 cmOS
Oneway palletOT
OctabinA standard cardboard container of large dimensions for storing for example vegetables, granules of plastics or other dry products.
OU
Container, outerA type of containment box that serves as the outer shipping container, not otherwise specified as transport equipment.
OV
Returnable palletOW
Large bag, pallet sizedOX
A wheeled pallet with raised rim (81 x 67 x 135)OY
A Wheeled pallet with raised rim (81 x 72 x 135)OZ
Wheeled pallet with raised rim ( 81 x 60 x 16)P1
CHEP pallet 60 cm x 80 cmP2
PanA shallow, wide, open container, usually of metal.
P3
LPR pallet 60 cm x 80 cmP4
LPR pallet 80 cm x 120 cmPA
PacketSmall package.
PB
Pallet, box Combined open-ended box and palletPC
ParcelPD
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 100cmsStandard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 100 centimeters (cms).
PE
Pallet, modular, collars 80cms * 120cmsStandard sized pallet of dimensions 80 centimeters by 120 centimeters (cms).
PF
PenA small open top enclosure for retaining animals.
PG
PlatePH
PitcherPI
PipePJ
PunnetPK
PackageStandard packaging unit.
PL
PailPN
PlankPO
PouchPP
PieceA loose or unpacked article.
PR
Receptacle, plasticContainment vessel made of plastic for retaining substances or articles.
PT
PotPU
TrayPV
Pipes, in bundle/bunch/trussPX
PalletPlatform or open-ended box, usually made of wood, on which goods are retained for ease of mechanical handling during transport and storage.
PY
Plates, in bundle/bunch/trussPZ
Planks, in bundle/bunch/trussQA
Drum, steel, non-removable headQB
Drum, steel, removable headQC
Drum, aluminium, non-removable headQD
Drum, aluminium, removable headQF
Drum, plastic, non-removable headQG
Drum, plastic, removable headQH
Barrel, wooden, bung typeQJ
Barrel, wooden, removable headQK
Jerrican, steel, non-removable headQL
Jerrican, steel, removable headQM
Jerrican, plastic, non-removable headQN
Jerrican, plastic, removable headQP
Box, wooden, natural wood, ordinaryQQ
Box, wooden, natural wood, with sift proof wallsQR
Box, plastic, expandedQS
Box, plastic, solidRD
RodRG
RingRJ
Rack, clothing hangerRK
RackRL
ReelCylindrical rotatory device with a rim at each end on which materials are wound.
RO
RollRT
RednetContainment material made of red mesh netting for retaining articles (e.g. trees).
RZ
Rods, in bundle/bunch/trussSA
SackSB
SlabSC
Crate, shallowSD
SpindleSE
Sea-chestSH
SachetSI
SkidA low movable platform or pallet to facilitate the handling and transport of goods.
SK
Case, skeletonSL
SlipsheetHard plastic sheeting primarily used as the base on which to stack goods to optimise the space within a container. May be used as an alternative to a palletized packaging.
SM
SheetmetalSO
SpoolA packaging container used in the transport of such items as wire, cable, tape and yarn.
SP
Sheet, plastic wrappingSS
Case, steelST
SheetSU
SuitcaseSV
Envelope, steelSW
ShrinkwrappedGoods retained in a transparent plastic film that has been wrapped around and then shrunk tightly on to the goods.
SX
SetSY
SleeveSZ
Sheets, in bundle/bunch/trussT1
TabletA loose or unpacked article in the form of a bar, block or piece.
TB
TubTC
Tea-chestTD
Tube, collapsibleTE
TyreA ring made of rubber and/or metal surrounding a wheel.
TG
Tank container, genericA specially constructed container for transporting liquids and gases in bulk.
TI
TierceTK
Tank, rectangularTL
Tub, with lidTN
TinTO
TunTR
TrunkTS
TrussTT
Bag, toteA capacious bag or basket.
TU
TubeTV
Tube, with nozzleA tube made of plastic, metal or cardboard fitted with a nozzle, containing a liquid or semi-liquid product, e.g. silicon.
TW
Pallet, triwallA lightweight pallet made from heavy duty corrugated board.
TY
Tank, cylindricalTZ
Tubes, in bundle/bunch/trussUC
UncagedUN
UnitA type of package composed of a single item or object, not otherwise specified as a unit of transport equipment.
VA
VatVG
Bulk, gas (at 1031 mbar and 15°C)VI
VialVK
VanpackA type of wooden crate.
VL
Bulk, liquidVO
Bulk, solid, large particles (“nodules”)VP
Vacuum-packedVQ
Bulk, liquefied gas (at abnormal temperature/pressure)VN
VehicleA self-propelled means of conveyance.
VR
Bulk, solid, granular particles (“grains”)VS
Bulk, scrap metalLoose or unpacked scrap metal transported in bulk form.
VY
Bulk, solid, fine particles (“powders”)WA
Intermediate bulk containerA reusable container made of metal, plastic, textile, wood or composite materials used to facilitate transportation of bulk solids and liquids in manageable volumes.
WB
WickerbottleWC
Intermediate bulk container, steelWD
Intermediate bulk container, aluminiumWF
Intermediate bulk container, metalWG
Intermediate bulk container, steel, pressurised > 10 kpaWH
Intermediate bulk container, aluminium, pressurised > 10 kpaWJ
Intermediate bulk container, metal, pressure 10 kpaWK
Intermediate bulk container, steel, liquidWL
Intermediate bulk container, aluminium, liquidWM
Intermediate bulk container, metal, liquidWN
Intermediate bulk container, woven plastic, without coat/linerWP
Intermediate bulk container, woven plastic, coatedWQ
Intermediate bulk container, woven plastic, with linerWR
Intermediate bulk container, woven plastic, coated and linerWS
Intermediate bulk container, plastic filmWT
Intermediate bulk container, textile with out coat/linerWU
Intermediate bulk container, natural wood, with inner linerWV
Intermediate bulk container, textile, coatedWW
Intermediate bulk container, textile, with linerWX
Intermediate bulk container, textile, coated and linerWY
Intermediate bulk container, plywood, with inner linerWZ
Intermediate bulk container, reconstituted wood, with inner linerXA
Bag, woven plastic, without inner coat/linerXB
Bag, woven plastic, sift proofXC
Bag, woven plastic, water resistantXD
Bag, plastics filmXF
Bag, textile, without inner coat/linerXG
Bag, textile, sift proofXH
Bag, textile, water resistantXJ
Bag, paper, multi-wallXK
Bag, paper, multi-wall, water resistantYA
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in steel drumYB
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in steel crate boxYC
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in aluminium drumYD
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in aluminium crateYF
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in wooden boxYG
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in plywood drumYH
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in plywood boxYJ
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in fibre drumYK
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in fibreboard boxYL
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in plastic drumYM
Composite packaging, plastic receptacle in solid plastic boxYN
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in steel drumYP
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in steel crate boxYQ
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in aluminium drumYR
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in aluminium crateYS
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in wooden boxYT
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in plywood drumYV
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in wickerwork hamperYW
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in fibre drumYX
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in fibreboard boxYY
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in expandable plastic packYZ
Composite packaging, glass receptacle in solid plastic packZA
Intermediate bulk container, paper, multi-wallZB
Bag, largeZC
Intermediate bulk container, paper, multi-wall, water resistantZD
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, with structural equipment, solidsZF
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, freestanding, solidsZG
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, with structural equipment, pressurisedZH
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, freestanding, pressurisedZJ
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, with structural equipment, liquidsZK
Intermediate bulk container, rigid plastic, freestanding, liquidsZL
Intermediate bulk container, composite, rigid plastic, solidsZM
Intermediate bulk container, composite, flexible plastic, solidsZN
Intermediate bulk container, composite, rigid plastic, pressurisedZP
Intermediate bulk container, composite, flexible plastic, pressurisedZQ
Intermediate bulk container, composite, rigid plastic, liquidsZR
Intermediate bulk container, composite, flexible plastic, liquidsZS
Intermediate bulk container, compositeZT
Intermediate bulk container, fibreboardZU
Intermediate bulk container, flexibleZV
Intermediate bulk container, metal, other than steelZW
Intermediate bulk container, natural woodZX
Intermediate bulk container, plywoodZY
Intermediate bulk container, reconstituted woodZZ
Mutually defined