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Standard Reference: UN/EDIFACT Code List 1001 - Document Type Code
  • Maintained by: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
  • Used in: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions
  • Standard: ISO 9735 (EDIFACT Syntax Rules)
  • Format: 3-digit numeric codes
  • Your Current Usage: "380" for Commercial Invoice

Primary Invoice Document Types

Core Invoice Types (Priority Implementation)

CodeDocument TypeDescription
380Commercial InvoiceStandard business invoice
381Credit NoteRefund or adjustment document
383Debit NoteAdditional charges document
384Corrected InvoiceAmended or revised invoice
325Proforma InvoicePreliminary invoice
326Partial InvoicePartial payment invoice
385Consolidated InvoiceCombined multiple invoices
386Prepayment InvoiceAdvance payment request

Specialized Invoice Types

CodeDocument TypeDescription
387Hire InvoiceEquipment/service rental
388Tax InvoiceTax-compliant invoice
389Self-Billing InvoiceBuyer-generated invoice
390Delcredere InvoiceCredit guarantee invoice
391Factored InvoiceThird-party financed
392Lease InvoiceLeasing agreement
393Consignment InvoiceGoods on consignment
394Factored Credit NoteFinanced credit note
395Consignment Credit NoteConsignment refund
396Factored Debit NoteFinanced debit note
397Consignment Debit NoteConsignment charge

Purchase and Order Documents

Purchase Orders

CodeDocument TypeDescription
220OrderGeneral order document
221Blanket OrderFramework agreement
222Spot OrderOne-time purchase
230Purchase OrderFormal purchase request
231Blanket Purchase OrderRecurring purchase framework
232Spot Purchase OrderSingle transaction order
235Repair Purchase OrderMaintenance services
236Call Off Purchase OrderFramework order release

Quotations and Proposals

CodeDocument TypeDescription
310Request for QuoteQuote solicitation
311Request for ProposalProposal solicitation
312Request for Price QuotePrice inquiry
315Contract Award NoticeWinner notification
320Certified InvoiceVerified invoice
322Freight InvoiceShipping charges
327Price Variation InvoicePrice adjustment
328Tax Point InvoiceTax date specific
329Sole Agent InvoiceExclusive agent

Payment and Financial Documents

Payment Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
440Payment OrderPayment instruction
441Wage Payment OrderSalary payment
446Tax Payment OrderTax remittance
447Customs Payment OrderCustoms duties
450Payment AdvicePayment notification
451Credit AdviceCredit notification
452Debit AdviceDebit notification
456Remittance AdvicePayment details
460Financial Statement of AccountAccount statement

Shipping and Logistics Documents

Shipping Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
270Packing ListPackage contents
271Certified Packing ListVerified contents
550Despatch AdviceShipment notification
551Goods ReceiptDelivery confirmation
552Ultimate Goods ReceiptFinal delivery
580Freight InvoiceTransportation charges

Transport Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
622Road Consignment NoteRoad transport
623House Bill of LadingFreight forwarder B/L
705Bill of LadingOcean transport
740Air WaybillAir transport
741Master Air WaybillAirline document
743House Air WaybillFreight forwarder AWB

Government and Compliance Documents

Customs and Tax

CodeDocument TypeDescription
610Customs Declaration (SAD)Import/export declaration
611Goods Declaration for ImportationImport customs
612Goods Declaration for ExportationExport customs
615Customs InvoiceCustoms valuation
617Tax CertificateTax compliance
618Tax AssessmentTax calculation
619Tax DemandTax payment notice

Regulatory Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
700Certificate of OriginProduct origin
701UNESCO CouponInternational voucher
702Forwarder’s Certificate of ReceiptFreight receipt
770Insurance PolicyInsurance contract
775Insurance CertificateInsurance proof

Reports and Statements

Business Reports

CodeDocument TypeDescription
805Inventory ReportStock status
810Stock ReportInventory movement
815Financial StatementFinancial position
820Balance SheetFinancial balance
825Trial BalanceAccounting trial
830Profit and Loss StatementP&L report
835Tax ReturnTax filing
840PayrollEmployee payments
845TimesheetWork hours
850Expense ReportBusiness expenses
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