Data Element & Code Sets Directory

Released (GS1 Temporary Code)

Informs the stockholder it is free to distribute the quality controlled passed goods.

Quality control held (GS1 Temporary Code)

Instructs the stockholder to withhold distribution of the goods until the manufacturer has completed a quality control assessment.

Quality controlled embargo (GS1 Temporary Code)

Instructs the stockholder to withhold distribution of goods which have failed quality control tests.

Advertising allowance

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
Allowance for the advertising costs or activities related to the product.

Returned goods charges

Self-explanatory.

GS1 Description:
Charges related to the return of goods.

Copper surcharge

Difference between current price and basic copper value contained in product price.

Rubber surcharge

Difference between current price and basic value contained in product price.

Rush delivery

Charge for increased delivery speed.

Wolfram surcharge

Difference between current price and basic value contained in product price.

Airport fee

Charge associated with usage of airport facilities.

Compulsory storage fee

Fee levied to cover the cost of carrying a certain amount of compulsory inventory (set by regulatory agency).

Throughput allowance

Allowance for reaching or exceeding an agreed throughput threshold.

Packaging surcharge

Additional charge for packaging of items.

Miscellaneous rebate or discount

Non-defined rebate or discount.

Royalty surcharge

Additional charge on an item's price for royalty.

Container deposit charge

The charge relating to the packaging of a product in a container when the container is expected to be returned and has value when empty.

Damaged merchandise

The charge or credit relating to the circumstance of product being damaged and not saleable.

Binding services

A code indicating binding services.

Repair or replacement of broken returnable package

The repair or replacement of a broken returnable package.

Efficient logistics

A code indicating efficient logistics services.

Merchandising

A code indicating that merchandising services are in operation.

Product mix

A code indicating that product mixing services are in operation.

Other services

A code indicating that other non-specific services are in operation.

Full pallet ordering

Ordering of a full pallet of a product.

Pick-up

For the pick-up or collection of goods.

Direct delivery

The specification of direct delivery as a special service.

Cash on delivery service

An allowance or charge related to the provision of a cash on delivery service.

Clerical or administrative services

The provision of clerical or administrative services.

Guarantee service

The provision of a guarantee service.

Collection and recycling service

The service of collection and recycling products.

Copyright fee collection services

The service of the collection of copyright fees.

Charge for exceeding agreed ordered quantity

Charge applicable if the ordered quantity exceeds the quantity that has been agreed upon.

GS1 Description:
Charge when what the buyer is ordering exceeds the quantity that has been agreed upon.

Veterinary inspection service

Allowance or charge related to the service of veterinary inspection.

Environmental protection service

An allowance or charge related to a provision of an environmental protection service.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the provision of environmental protection or clean-up services.

National cheque processing service outside account area

Service of processing a national cheque outside the ordering customer's bank trading area.

GS1 Description:
Service of processing a domestic cheque in an area, outside that where the ordering customer is holding his account.

National payment service outside account area

Service of processing a national payment to a beneficiary holding an account outside the trading area of the ordering customer's bank.

National payment service within account area

Service of processing a national payment to a beneficiary holding an account within the trading area of the ordering customer's bank.

Silver surcharge

Difference between current price and basic value contained in product price.

Adjustments

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
Allowance or charge related to adjustements.

Assortment allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)

Allowance given when a specific part of a suppliers assortment is purchased by the buyer.

Cataloguing services

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
Allowance or charge related to the provision of cataloguing services.

Cash discount

Discount incurring with cash payment.

Competitive allowance

Price adjustment allowed for market conditions or factors.

Cutting charge

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the service of cutting.

Payroll payment service

Provision of a payroll payment service.

Cash transportation service

Provision of a cash transportation service.

Home banking service

Provision of a home banking service.

Insurance brokerage service

Provision of an insurance brokerage service.

GS1 Description:
Charge or allowance paid to a bank, related to the purchase of insurance using the bank as a broker.

Cheque generation service

Provision of a cheque generation service.

GS1 Description:
Charge paid to a bank which relates to the generation of a cheque.

Preferential merchandising location

Service of assigning a preferential location for merchandising.

Crane service

Provision of a crane service.

Special colour service

Providing a colour which is different from the default colour.

Sorting

The provision of sorting services.

EDIFACT

Battery collection and recycling

The service of collection and recycling batteries.

Product Take Back Fee

The fee the consumer must pay the manufacturer to take back the product.

Competitive price

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
Allowance or charge related to the availability of a competitive price.

Distributor discount/allowance

Specific discount/allowance for distributors.

Debtor bound (GS1 Temporary Code)

A special allowance or charge applicable to a specific debtor.

Dealer discount/allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)

A discount or allowance offered by a party dealing a certain brand or brands of products.

Discount

A reduction from a usual or list price.

GS1 Description:
A discount is a reduction in the price of an item offered on a one off basis. An important distinction to make between discount and an allowance offered is that an allowance is a reduction which is offered on a regular basis.

Discount transferable to the consumer (GS1 Temporary Code)

A discount given by the manufacturer which should be transfered to the consumer.

Early buy allowance

Allowance granted to customers buying early.

Early payment allowance

Allowance granted to customers paying early.

Freight allowance

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
Allowance for the shipment of goods or commodity.

Freight charge

Amount to be paid for moving goods, by whatever means, from one place to another, inclusive discounts, allowances, rebates, adjustment factors and additional cost relating to freight costs (UN/ECE Recommendation no 23).

Free goods

Allowance or rebate granted by delivery of goods free of charge.

Finance charge

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A charge related to the provision of financing.

Flat Rate (GS1 Temporary Code)

A flat rate is applied.

Growth of business (GS1 Temporary Code)

An allowance or charge related to the growth of business over a pre-determined period of time.

Handling

Charge for handling of the item.

Insurance

Charge for insurance.

Introduction allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)

An allowance related to the introduction of a new product to the range of products traded by a retailer.

Invoice services

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the provision of invoicing services.

Labelling

Service of labelling items.

Minimum order/minimum billing charge

Description to be provided.

Multi-buy promotion (GS1 Temporary Code)

A code indicating special conditions related to a multi-buy promotion.

Material surcharge (special materials)

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A surcharge related to the use of special materials.

Non-returnable containers

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the use of non-returnable containers.

Promotional allowance

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance related to a promotion.

Promotional discount

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A discount related to a promotion.

Partnership allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)

An allowance or charge related to the establishment and on-going maintenance of a partnership.

Packing

Charge for packing.

Pick-up allowance

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance related to the pick up of goods.

Palletizing

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the palletization of goods.

Pallet charge

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A charge related to the use of pallets.

Quantity surcharge

Fee associated with providing goods outside "normal" quantity limits.

GS1 Description:
Fee associated with providing goods outside "normal" quantity limits.

Quantity discount

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A discount related to the purchase of a specified quantity.

Rebate

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A rebate is the refund of part of an amount already paid for a product or service.

Returnable container

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the use of returnable containers.

Resellers discount

Description to be provided.

Return handling (GS1 Temporary Code)

An allowance or change related to the handling of returns.

Service charge (GS1 Temporary Code)

A charge related to the provision of a guarantee.

Special handling service

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the provision of special handling services.

Truckload discount

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A discount associated with the purchase or delivery of full trucks of a product or products.

Trade discount

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
A standard trade discount.

Tax

Contribution levied by an authority.

Temporary allowance

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance which is available on a temporary basis.

Volume discount

Discount offered based on the amount of purchase.

Wholesaling discount (GS1 Temporary Code)

A special discount related to the purchase of products through a wholesaler.

Allowance Global (GS1 Temporary Code)

A global allowance is applied.

Charge Global (GS1 Temporary Code)

A global charge is applied.

Consolidated (GS1 Temporary Code)

A charge is consolidated.

Lump sum (GS1 Temporary Code)

A lump sum charge applied.

Markup for small volume purchases (GS1 Temporary Code)

A mark up is applied for small volume purchases.

Special agreement (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charge or allowance which relates to a special agreement.

Bank charges information (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charges not included in the total charge amount.

Transfer commission (GS1 Temporary Code)

Fee for the transfer of transferable documentary credits.

Mimimum order not fulfilled charge (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charge levied because the minimum order quantity could not be fulfilled.

Point of sales allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)

Allowance for reaching or exceeding an agreed sales threshold at the point of sales.

Remittance (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charge or allowance related to the service of a payment carried out with a cheque from a city different to the city where the beneficiary has the account.

National consignment (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charge or allowance which relates to the service of a payment carried out outside the city where the account was opened.

Local consignment (GS1 Temporary Code)

Charge or allowance which relates to the service of a payment carried out within the city where the account was opened.

Allowance/charge regulated by law (GS1 Temporary Code)

An allowance/charge related to a regulatory requirement.

Combine all same day shipment

Description to be provided.

GS1 Description:
An allowance or charge related to the combination of all same day shipments.

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