UN Packaging Identification Codes

Type of Container

• 1=Drum
• 2=Wooden Barrel
• 3=Jerrican
• 4=Box
• 5=Bag
• 6=Composite Packaging
• 7=Pressure Receptacle

Material of Construction

• A=Steel
• B=Aluminum
• C=Natural Wood
• D=Plywood
• F=Reconstituted Wood
• G=Fiberboard
• H=Plastic
• L=Textile
• M=Paper, Multi-Wall
• N=Metal other than Steel or Aluminum
• P=Glass, Porcelain, or Stoneware

Category within Type

• 1=Closed Head
• 2=Open Head