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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
Commercial InvoiceStandard business invoice
Credit NoteRefund or adjustment document
Debit NoteAdditional charges document
Corrected InvoiceAmended or revised invoice
Proforma InvoicePreliminary invoice
Partial InvoicePartial payment invoice
Consolidated InvoiceCombined multiple invoices
Prepayment InvoiceAdvance payment request

Specialized Invoice Types

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Hire InvoiceEquipment/service rental
Tax InvoiceTax-compliant invoice
Self-Billing InvoiceBuyer-generated invoice
Delcredere InvoiceCredit guarantee invoice
Factored InvoiceThird-party financed
Lease InvoiceLeasing agreement
Consignment InvoiceGoods on consignment
Factored Credit NoteFinanced credit note
Consignment Credit NoteConsignment refund
Factored Debit NoteFinanced debit note
Consignment Debit NoteConsignment charge

Purchase and Order Documents

Purchase Orders

CodeDocument TypeDescription
OrderGeneral order document
Blanket OrderFramework agreement
Spot OrderOne-time purchase
Purchase OrderFormal purchase request
Blanket Purchase OrderRecurring purchase framework
Spot Purchase OrderSingle transaction order
Repair Purchase OrderMaintenance services
Call Off Purchase OrderFramework order release

Quotations and Proposals

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Request for QuoteQuote solicitation
Request for ProposalProposal solicitation
Request for Price QuotePrice inquiry
Contract Award NoticeWinner notification
Certified InvoiceVerified invoice
Freight InvoiceShipping charges
Price Variation InvoicePrice adjustment
Tax Point InvoiceTax date specific
Sole Agent InvoiceExclusive agent

Payment and Financial Documents

Payment Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Payment OrderPayment instruction
Wage Payment OrderSalary payment
Tax Payment OrderTax remittance
Customs Payment OrderCustoms duties
Payment AdvicePayment notification
Credit AdviceCredit notification
Debit AdviceDebit notification
Remittance AdvicePayment details
Financial Statement of AccountAccount statement

Shipping and Logistics Documents

Shipping Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Packing ListPackage contents
Certified Packing ListVerified contents
Despatch AdviceShipment notification
Goods ReceiptDelivery confirmation
Ultimate Goods ReceiptFinal delivery
Freight InvoiceTransportation charges

Transport Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Road Consignment NoteRoad transport
House Bill of LadingFreight forwarder B/L
Bill of LadingOcean transport
Air WaybillAir transport
Master Air WaybillAirline document
House Air WaybillFreight forwarder AWB

Government and Compliance Documents

Customs and Tax

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Customs Declaration (SAD)Import/export declaration
Goods Declaration for ImportationImport customs
Goods Declaration for ExportationExport customs
Customs InvoiceCustoms valuation
Tax CertificateTax compliance
Tax AssessmentTax calculation
Tax DemandTax payment notice

Regulatory Documents

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Certificate of OriginProduct origin
UNESCO CouponInternational voucher
Forwarder’s Certificate of ReceiptFreight receipt
Insurance PolicyInsurance contract
Insurance CertificateInsurance proof

Reports and Statements

Business Reports

CodeDocument TypeDescription
Inventory ReportStock status
Stock ReportInventory movement
Financial StatementFinancial position
Balance SheetFinancial balance
Trial BalanceAccounting trial
Profit and Loss StatementP&L report
Tax ReturnTax filing
PayrollEmployee payments
TimesheetWork hours
Expense ReportBusiness expenses