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SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code)

The camera app can scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

The SSCC gives every pallet, carton or parcel its own 18-digit serial number. It is printed in a GS1-128 barcode after the Application Identifier (00), so any partner in the supply chain can scan and track the unit.

Also called SSCC, EAN-18, NVE (Nummer der Versandeinheit), AI (00).

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Specifications

StandardGS1 General Specifications (SSCC, AI 00)
Character setNumeric (0-9)
CapacityFixed 18 digits (extension digit + company prefix + serial + check)
Check digitGS1 modulo 10 check digit
Dimension1D linear
OriginGS1 (EAN/UCC) logistic unit key

Where it is used

Pallet and parcel identification, despatch advice (EDI), warehouse receiving

People use it for pallet and parcel identification, despatch advice (EDI), warehouse receiving.

The camera app shows this as Code 128 and returns the digits. It does not look up the pallet.

Example

(00)300653005555555552

Scan and create

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The camera app can scan this and shows it as Code 128. It returns the raw text. It does not open links, look up products, or start a payment. The desktop companion types that text into the focused field.

The Zebra app can scan this. It returns the raw text.

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Questions

What does an SSCC number consist of?

The SSCC gives every pallet, carton or parcel its own 18-digit serial number. The cited standard is GS1 General Specifications (SSCC, AI 00). The camera app shows this as Code 128 and returns the digits. It does not look up the pallet.

What does NVE mean?

The SSCC gives every pallet, carton or parcel its own 18-digit serial number. The cited standard is GS1 General Specifications (SSCC, AI 00). The camera app shows this as Code 128 and returns the digits. It does not look up the pallet.

Is SSCC-18 a separate barcode type?

The SSCC gives every pallet, carton or parcel its own 18-digit serial number. The cited standard is GS1 General Specifications (SSCC, AI 00). The camera app shows this as Code 128 and returns the digits. It does not look up the pallet.