ISO 17451-1:2016

Packaging — Codification of contents for inventories for shipments of household goods and personal effects — Part 1: Numeric codification of inventories

ISO 17451-1:2016 relates to the moving of household goods and personal effects. It provides the codification of items and their condition, the transportation modes and associated data relating to a shipment. The relevant codes can be found in the related annexes and information regarding their use can be found in Clause 4. The objective of this document is to provide a common set of codes which allow movers of household goods and personal effects to exchange shipment-related information with each other and with external partners.

Emballages — Codification du contenu pour inventaires pour les expéditions des biens d'équipement ménager et d'effets personnels — Partie 1: Codification numérique des inventaires

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Jul-2016
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 122 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 122 - Packaging
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Start Date: 17-Jan-2022
• Completion Date: 19-Apr-2025

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17451-1
First edition
Packaging — Codification of contents
for inventories for shipments of
household goods and personal
effects —
Part 1:
Numeric codification of inventories
Emballages — Codification du contenu pour inventaires pour les
expéditions des biens d’équipement ménager et d’effets personnels —
Partie 1: Codification numérique des inventaires
PROOF/ÉPREUVE
Reference number
©
ISO 2016
© ISO 2016, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
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Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.iso.org
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Contents  Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 1
4  Application . 2
4.1 HHG item codes (Annex A) . 2
4.2 HHG packaging type codes (Annex B). 3
4.3 Method of preparation of HHG items (Annex C) . 3
4.4 Mode codes (Annex D) . 3
4.5 Location codes (Annex E) . 3
4.6 Exception codes (Annex F) . 4
4.7 Exception location codes (Annex G) . 4
4.8 Basic information . 4
Annex A (normative) HHG item codes . 5
Annex B (normative) HHG packaging type codes .25
Annex C (normative) Method of preparation of the HHG items .28
Annex D (normative) HHG mode type codes .29
Annex E (normative) HHG location codes .30
Annex F (normative) HHG Exception Codes .33
Annex G (normative) HHG exception location codes .34
Bibliography .36
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment,
as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
The committee responsible for this document is Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
A list of all parts in the ISO 17451 series can be found on the ISO website.
This document is based upon ANSI/HHGFAA NCC 2008-001-2010 and has been revised during the ISO
standards development process. ANSI/HHGFAA NCC 2008-001-2010 will be withdrawn upon publication.
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Introduction
This document seeks to codify the components of household goods and personal effects shipments.
These shipments consist of items which are for residential and/or professional use, not for commercial
resale and belong to private individuals.
By codifying the components of these shipments, the international moving industry seeks to provide
a common codified language, which will enable users and industry stakeholders to communicate this
information regardless of their language of choice and, as a result, promote transparency and visibility
for these shipments.
A secondary motivation for the development of this document is to encourage standardization and, in
turn, efficiency within the industry.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17451-1:2016(E)
Packaging — Codification of contents for inventories for
shipments of household goods and personal effects —
Part 1:
Numeric codification of inventories
1  Scope
This document relates to the moving of household goods and personal effects. It provides the
codification of items and their condition, the transportation modes and associated data relating to a
shipment. The relevant codes can be found in the related annexes and information regarding their use
can be found in Clause 4.
The objective of this document is to provide a common set of codes which allow movers of household
goods and personal effects to exchange shipment-related information with each other and with external
partners.
2  Normative references
There are no normative references cited in this document.
3  Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 21067 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
inventory
complete list of items in a particular shipment (3.9)
3.2
household goods (HHG) items
goods and personal effects normally used within private residences
Note 1 to entry: They are tangible and movable personal property found in domestic premises.
3.3
HHG packaging type
product to be used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, storage, and transport of a
HHG item
3.4
method of preparation of HHG items
status of HHG items when control is transferred to the moving company
3.5
mode
means by which a shipment (3.9) is transported from origin to destination including storage
3.6
location
place where household goods can be found in the domestic premises
3.7
exception
suspected or actual damage or irregularities of an HHG item or its packaging
3.8
exception location
place where an exception (3.7) can be found on an HHG item or its packaging
3.9
shipment
HHG items transported and/or stored under the terms of a single bill of lading, waybill, or contract of
carriage irrespective of the quantity or number of containers, packages, or pieces
4  Application
The following words are used to make the distinctions within this document:
— requirements: shall, shall not;
— recommendations: should, should not;
— permissions: may, may not;
— possibility and capability: can, cannot.
The following elements are codified in this document:
— HHG Items;
— packaging types;
— methods of preparation of HHG items;
— modes;
— locations;
— exceptions;
— exception locations.
The code lists have been set up in the following languages:
— English;
— French;
— German;
— Spanish.
More information on each set of codes can be found below.
4.1  HHG item codes (Annex A)
The objective of Annex A is to list the items which comprise a typical Household Goods shipment and
their corresponding numerical item codes.
Users shall utilize this codification in order to classify the items which constitute the shipment.
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It is recommended that users should describe items with the most specific code practical, for example,
“table-coffee”, “table-computer”, or “table-kitchen”. However, Annex A also provides users with the
ability to classify an item as a “Generic Item”, for example, “table”, whenever the term “not further
specified” follows at the next level.
Where a specific code does not exist for an item and “other” is selected, users shall provide a description
of that item. For example, if users need to classify an unlisted item, they shall use the term “other” and
provide details such as “African Mask”, “Cuckoo Clock”, etc. in the description.
4.2  HHG packaging type codes (Annex B)
The objective of Annex B is to list the types of packaging which may be used in a Household Goods
shipment and their corresponding numeric codes.
Users should utilize Annex B to classify the packaging types which have been used in the preparation of
HHG items for the shipment. Multiple codes can be used to describe the packaging.
Users can describe the packaging type with a specific code, for example, “carton-book”, “carton-file”,
or “carton-china”. However, Annex B also provides users with the ability to classify the packaging as
“Generic”, for example, “carton”, whenever the term “not further specified” follows at the next level.
If a specific code does not exist for packaging and “other” is selected, users shall provide a description
of the packaging. For example, if users classify packaging as “other”, they shall provide details such as
“Steel Frame Pallet”, “Roll File Container”, etc. in the description.
4.3  Method of preparation of HHG items (Annex C)
The objective of Annex C is to list the types of preparation methods of HHG items when control is
transferred to the moving company and their corresponding codes.
Users should utilize Annex C to describe the method of preparation of the HHG items for transport or
storage. Multiple codes can be used to describe the methods of preparation.
If a specific code does not exist for a method of preparation and “other” is selected, users shall provide
a description of the method of preparation. For example, if users classify method of preparation as
“other”, they shall provide details such as “Sealed by customer” in the description.
4.4  Mode codes (Annex D)
The objective of Annex D is to list the types of HHG transportation modes and their corresponding codes.
Users shall utilize Annex D to describe how the shipment will be transported and/or stored from origin
to destination. If multiple modes are to be used, the primary transport mode shall be stated at least.
If a specific code does not exist for a mode and “other” is selected, users shall provi
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17451-1
First edition
2016-07-15
Packaging — Codification of contents
for inventories for shipments of
household goods and personal
effects —
Part 1:
Numeric codification of inventories
Emballages — Codification du contenu pour inventaires pour les
expéditions des biens d’équipement ménager et d’effets personnels —
Partie 1: Codification numérique des inventaires
Reference number
©
ISO 2016
© ISO 2016, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.iso.org
ii © ISO 2016 – All rights reserved

Contents  Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 1
4  Application . 2
4.1 HHG item codes (Annex A) . 2
4.2 HHG packaging type codes (Annex B). 3
4.3 Method of preparation of HHG items (Annex C) . 3
4.4 Mode codes (Annex D) . 3
4.5 Location codes (Annex E) . 3
4.6 Exception codes (Annex F) . 4
4.7 Exception location codes (Annex G) . 4
4.8 Basic information . 4
Annex A (normative) HHG item codes . 5
Annex B (normative) HHG packaging type codes .25
Annex C (normative) Method of preparation of the HHG items .28
Annex D (normative) HHG mode type codes .29
Annex E (normative) HHG location codes .30
Annex F (normative) HHG exception codes .33
Annex G (normative) HHG exception location codes .34
Bibliography .36
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment,
as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
The committee responsible for this document is Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
A list of all parts in the ISO 17451 series can be found on the ISO website.
This document is based upon ANSI/HHGFAA NCC 2008-001-2010 and has been revised during the ISO
standards development process. ANSI/HHGFAA NCC 2008-001-2010 will be withdrawn upon publication.
iv © ISO 2016 – All rights reserved

Introduction
This document seeks to codify the components of household goods and personal effects shipments.
These shipments consist of items which are for residential and/or professional use, not for commercial
resale and belong to private individuals.
By codifying the components of these shipments, the international moving industry seeks to provide
a common codified language, which will enable users and industry stakeholders to communicate this
information regardless of their language of choice and, as a result, promote transparency and visibility
for these shipments.
A secondary motivation for the development of this document is to encourage standardization and, in
turn, efficiency within the industry.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17451-1:2016(E)
Packaging — Codification of contents for inventories for
shipments of household goods and personal effects —
Part 1:
Numeric codification of inventories
1  Scope
This document relates to the moving of household goods and personal effects. It provides the
codification of items and their condition, the transportation modes and associated data relating to a
shipment. The relevant codes can be found in the related annexes and information regarding their use
can be found in Clause 4.
The objective of this document is to provide a common set of codes which allow movers of household
goods and personal effects to exchange shipment-related information with each other and with external
partners.
2  Normative references
There are no normative references cited in this document.
3  Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 21067 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
inventory
complete list of items in a particular shipment (3.9)
3.2
household goods (HHG) items
goods and personal effects normally used within private residences
Note 1 to entry: They are tangible and movable personal property found in domestic premises.
3.3
HHG packaging type
product to be used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, storage, and transport of a
HHG item
3.4
method of preparation of HHG items
status of HHG items when control is transferred to the moving company
3.5
mode
means by which a shipment (3.9) is transported from origin to destination including storage
3.6
location
place where household goods can be found in the domestic premises
3.7
exception
suspected or actual damage or irregularities of an HHG item or its packaging
3.8
exception location
place where an exception (3.7) can be found on an HHG item or its packaging
3.9
shipment
HHG items transported and/or stored under the terms of a single bill of lading, waybill, or contract of
carriage irrespective of the quantity or number of containers, packages, or pieces
4  Application
The following words are used to make the distinctions within this document:
— requirements: shall, shall not;
— recommendations: should, should not;
— permissions: may, may not;
— possibility and capability: can, cannot.
The following elements are codified in this document:
— HHG items;
— packaging types;
— methods of preparation of HHG items;
— modes;
— locations;
— exceptions;
— exception locations.
The code lists have been set up in the following languages:
— English;
— French;
— German;
— Spanish.
More information on each set of codes can be found below.
4.1  HHG item codes (Annex A)
The objective of Annex A is to list the items which comprise a typical Household Goods shipment and
their corresponding numerical item codes.
Users shall utilize this codification in order to classify the items which constitute the shipment.
2 © ISO 2016 – All rights reserved

It is recommended that users should describe items with the most specific code practical, for example,
“table-coffee”, “table-computer”, or “table-kitchen”. However, Annex A also provides users with the
ability to classify an item as a “Generic Item”, for example, “table”, whenever the term “not further
specified” follows at the next level.
Where a specific code does not exist for an item and “other” is selected, users shall provide a description
of that item. For example, if users need to classify an unlisted item, they shall use the term “other” and
provide details such as “African Mask”, “Cuckoo Clock”, etc. in the description.
4.2  HHG packaging type codes (Annex B)
The objective of Annex B is to list the types of packaging which may be used in a Household Goods
shipment and their corresponding numeric codes.
Users should utilize Annex B to classify the packaging types which have been used in the preparation of
HHG items for the shipment. Multiple codes can be used to describe the packaging.
Users can describe the packaging type with a specific code, for example, “carton-book”, “carton-file”,
or “carton-china”. However, Annex B also provides users with the ability to classify the packaging as
“Generic”, for example, “carton”, whenever the term “not further specified” follows at the next level.
If a specific code does not exist for packaging and “other” is selected, users shall provide a description
of the packaging. For example, if users classify packaging as “other”, they shall provide details such as
“Steel Frame Pallet”, “Roll File Container”, etc. in the description.
4.3  Method of preparation of HHG items (Annex C)
The objective of Annex C is to list the types of preparation methods of HHG items when control is
transferred to the moving company and their corresponding codes.
Users should utilize Annex C to describe the method of preparation of the HHG items for transport or
storage. Multiple codes can be used to describe the methods of preparation.
If a specific code does not exist for a method of preparation and “other” is selected, users shall provide
a description of the method of preparation. For example, if users classify method of preparation as
“other”, they shall provide details such as “Sealed by customer” in the description.
4.4  Mode codes (Annex D)
The objective of Annex D is to list the types of HHG transportation modes and their corresponding codes.
Users shall utilize Annex D to describe how the shipment will be transported and/or stored from origin
to destination. If multiple modes are to be used, the primary transport mode shall be stated at least.
If a specific code does not exist for a mode and “other” is selected, users shall provide a description of the
mode. For example, if users classify the
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