150 — Product form
| Code | Description | History |
|---|---|---|
00
|
Undefined | +0 |
AA
|
Audio
modified
Audio recording – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer AZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other A* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
AB
|
Audio cassette
Audio cassette (analogue) |
+0 |
AC
|
CD-Audio
Audio compact disc: use for ‘Red book’ discs (conventional audio CD) and SACD, and use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the format, if required |
+8 |
AD
|
DAT
Digital audio tape cassette |
+0 |
AE
|
Audio disc
modified
Audio disc (excluding CD-Audio): use for ‘Yellow book’ (CD-Rom-style) discs, including for example mp3 CDs, and use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the format of the data on the disc |
+0 · ✎37 |
AF
|
Audio tape
Audio tape (analogue open reel tape) |
+0 |
AG
|
MiniDisc
Sony MiniDisc format |
+2 |
AH
|
CD-Extra
Audio compact disc with part CD-ROM content, also termed CD-Plus or Enhanced-CD: use for ‘Blue book’ and ‘Yellow / Red book’ two-session discs |
+2 |
AI
|
DVD Audio | +2 |
AJ
|
Downloadable audio file
modified
Digital audio recording downloadable to the purchaser’s own device(s) |
+2 · ✎39 |
AK
|
Pre-recorded digital audio player
For example, Playaway audiobook and player: use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the recording format, if required |
+11 |
AL
|
Pre-recorded SD card
For example, Audiofy audiobook chip |
+7 |
AM
|
LP
modified
‘Long player’. Vinyl disc (analogue), typically 12 inches diameter and played at 33⅓rpm |
+38 · ✎70 |
AN
|
Downloadable and online / streamed audio file
modified
Digital audio recording available both by download to the purchaser’s own device(s) and by online (eg streamed) access |
+39 · ✎73 |
AO
|
Online / streamed audio file
modified
Digital audio recording available online (eg streamed), not downloadable to the purchaser’s own device(s) |
+39 · ✎73 |
AZ
|
Other audio format
modified
Other audio format not specified by AB to AO. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
BA
|
Book
modified
Book – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer BZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other B* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
BB
|
Hardback
Hardback or cased book |
+0 |
BC
|
Paperback / softback
Paperback or other softback book |
+0 |
BD
|
Loose-leaf
Loose-leaf book |
+0 |
BE
|
Spiral bound
Spiral, comb or coil bound book |
+0 |
BF
|
Pamphlet
modified
Pamphlet, stapled (de: ‘geheftet’). Includes low-extent wire-stitched books bound without a distinct spine (eg many comic book ‘floppies’) |
+0 · ✎61 |
BG
|
Leather / fine binding
Use <ProductFormDetail> to provide additional description |
+0 |
BH
|
Board book
Child’s book with all pages printed on board |
+0 |
BI
|
Rag book
Child’s book with all pages printed on textile |
+0 |
BJ
|
Bath book
Child’s book printed on waterproof material |
+0 |
BK
|
Novelty book
A book whose novelty consists wholly or partly in a format which cannot be described by any other available code – a ‘conventional’ format code is always to be preferred; one or more Product Form Detail codes, eg from the B2nn group, should be used whenever possible to provide additional description |
+2 |
BL
|
Slide bound
Slide bound book |
+2 |
BM
|
Big book
Extra-large format for teaching etc; this format and terminology may be specifically UK; required as a top-level differentiator |
+2 |
BN
|
Part-work (fascículo)
A part-work issued with its own ISBN and intended to be collected and bound into a complete book |
+6 |
BO
|
Fold-out book or chart
Concertina-folded booklet or chart, designed to fold to pocket or regular page size, and usually bound within distinct board or card covers (de: ‘Leporello’) |
+8 |
BP
|
Foam book
A children’s book whose cover and pages are made of foam |
+10 |
BZ
|
Other book format
modified
Other book format or binding not specified by BB to BP. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
CA
|
Sheet map
modified
Sheet map – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer CZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other C* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
CB
|
Sheet map, folded | +0 |
CC
|
Sheet map, flat | +0 |
CD
|
Sheet map, rolled
See <ProductPackaging> and Codelist 80 for ‘rolled in tube’ |
+0 |
CE
|
Globe
Globe or planisphere |
+0 |
CZ
|
Other cartographic
modified
Other cartographic format not specified by CB to CE. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
DA
|
Digital (on physical carrier)
modified
Digital content delivered on a physical carrier (detail unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer DZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other D* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
DB
|
CD-ROM | +0 |
DC
|
CD-I
CD interactive: use for ‘Green book’ discs |
+0 |
DE
|
Game cartridge | +0 |
DF
|
Diskette
AKA ‘floppy disc’ |
+0 |
DI
|
DVD-ROM | +2 |
DJ
|
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card | +6 |
DK
|
Compact Flash Memory Card | +6 |
DL
|
Memory Stick Memory Card | +6 |
DM
|
USB Flash Drive | +6 |
DN
|
Double-sided CD / DVD
Double-sided disc, one side Audio CD / CD-ROM, other side DVD |
+7 |
DO
|
BR-ROM
(Blu Ray ROM) |
+51 |
DZ
|
Other digital carrier
modified
Other carrier of digital content not specified by DB to DO. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
EA
|
Digital (delivered electronically)
modified
Digital content delivered electronically (delivery method unspecified). Use only when the form and delivery method is unknown, or when no other E* code applies and the delivery method is described in <ProductFormDescription>. Note, use <ProductFormDetail> to specify file format |
+9 · ✎64 |
EB
|
Digital download and online / streamed
modified
Digital content available both by download and by online access |
+9 · ✎73 |
EC
|
Digital online / streamed
modified
Digital content accessed online only (eg streamed), not downloadable to the purchaser’s own device(s) |
+9 · ✎73 |
ED
|
Digital download
Digital content delivered by download only |
+9 |
FA
|
Film or transparency
modified
Film or transparency – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer FZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other F* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
FC
|
Slides
Photographic transparencies mounted for projection |
+0 |
FD
|
OHP transparencies
Transparencies for overhead projector |
+0 |
FE
|
Filmstrip
Photographic transparencies, unmounted but cut into short multi-frame strips |
+2 |
FF
|
Film
Continuous movie film as opposed to filmstrip |
+2 |
FZ
|
Other film or transparency format
modified
Other film or transparency format not specified by FB to FF. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
LA
|
Digital product license
modified
Digital product license (delivery method unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown, or when no other L* code applies and the delivery method is described in <ProductFormDescription> |
+10 · ✎64 |
LB
|
Digital product license key
Digital product license delivered through the retail supply chain as a physical ‘key’, typically a card or booklet containing a code enabling the purchaser to download the associated product |
+10 |
LC
|
Digital product license code
Digital product license delivered by email or other electronic distribution, typically providing a code enabling the purchaser to activate, upgrade or extend the license supplied with the associated product |
+10 |
MA
|
Microform
modified
Microform – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer MZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other M* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
MB
|
Microfiche | +0 |
MC
|
Microfilm
Roll microfilm |
+0 |
MZ
|
Other microform
modified
Other microform not specified by MB or MC. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
PA
|
Miscellaneous print
modified
Miscellaneous printed material – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer PZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other P* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
PB
|
Address book
May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+0 |
PC
|
Calendar | +0 |
PD
|
Cards
modified
Cards, flash cards (eg for teaching reading), revision cards, divination, playing or trading cards |
+0 · ✎48 |
PE
|
Copymasters
Copymasters, photocopiable sheets |
+0 |
PF
|
Diary or journal
modified
May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+0 · ✎48 |
PG
|
Frieze
modified
Narrow strip-shaped printed sheet used mostly for education or children’s products (eg depicting alphabet, number line, procession of illustrated characters etc). Usually intended for horizontal display |
+0 · ✎14 |
PH
|
Kit
modified
Parts for post-purchase assembly, including card, wood or plastic parts or model components, interlocking construction blocks, beads and other crafting materials etc |
+0 · ✎51 |
PI
|
Sheet music
modified
May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+0 · ✎48 |
PJ
|
Postcard book or pack
modified
Including greeting cards and packs. For bound books (usually with perforated sheets to remove cards), may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+0 · ✎48 |
PK
|
Poster
Poster for retail sale – see also XF |
+0 |
PL
|
Record book
Record book (eg ‘birthday book’, ‘baby book’): binding unspecified; may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+0 |
PM
|
Wallet or folder
modified
Wallet, folder or box (containing loose sheets etc, or empty): it is preferable to code the contents and treat ‘wallet’ (or folder / box) as packaging in <ProductPackaging> with Codelist 80, but if this is not possible (eg where the product is empty and intended for storing other loose items) the product as a whole may be coded as a ‘wallet’. For binders intended for loose leaf or partwork publications intended to be updateable, see codes BD, BN |
+0 · ✎51 |
PN
|
Pictures or photographs | +0 |
PO
|
Wallchart | +0 |
PP
|
Stickers | +2 |
PQ
|
Plate (lámina)
A book-sized (as opposed to poster-sized) sheet, usually in color or high quality print |
+6 |
PR
|
Notebook / blank book
A book with all pages blank for the buyer’s own use; may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+8 |
PS
|
Organizer
May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding |
+8 |
PT
|
Bookmark | +8 |
PU
|
Leaflet
Folded but unbound |
+42 |
PV
|
Book plates
Ex libris’ book labels and packs |
+48 |
PZ
|
Other printed item
modified
Other printed item not specified by PB to PQ. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
SA
|
Multiple-component retail product
modified
Presentation unspecified: format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>. Use only when the packaging of the product is unknown, or when no other S* code applies and the presentation is described in <ProductFormDescription> |
+9 · ✎64 |
SB
|
Multiple-component retail product, boxed
modified
Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart> |
+9 · ✎41 |
SC
|
Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
modified
Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart> |
+9 · ✎41 |
SD
|
Multiple-component retail product, shrink-wrapped
modified
Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>. Use code XL for a shrink-wrapped pack for trade supply, where the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually |
+9 · ✎41 |
SE
|
Multiple-component retail product, loose
modified
Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart> |
+9 · ✎41 |
SF
|
Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed
modified
Multiple component product where subsidiary product part(s) is / are supplied as enclosures to the primary part, eg a book with a CD packaged in a sleeve glued within the back cover. Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart> |
+9 · ✎41 |
SG
|
Multiple-component retail product, entirely digital
Multiple component product where all parts are digital, and delivered as separate files, eg a group of individual EPUB files, an EPUB with a PDF, an e-book with a license to access a range of online resources, etc. Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart> |
+60 |
VA
|
Video
modified
Video – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer VZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other V* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
VF
|
Videodisc
eg Laserdisc |
+0 |
VI
|
DVD video
DVD video: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail> |
+2 |
VJ
|
VHS video
VHS videotape: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail> |
+2 |
VK
|
Betamax video
Betamax videotape: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail> |
+2 |
VL
|
VCD
VideoCD |
+5 |
VM
|
SVCD
Super VideoCD |
+5 |
VN
|
HD DVD
High definition DVD disc, Toshiba HD DVD format |
+7 |
VO
|
Blu-ray
High definition DVD disc, Sony Blu-ray format |
+7 |
VP
|
UMD Video
Sony Universal Media disc |
+7 |
VQ
|
CBHD
China Blue High-Definition, derivative of HD-DVD |
+23 |
VZ
|
Other video format
modified
Other video format not specified by VB to VQ. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎50 |
XA
|
Trade-only material
modified
Trade-only material (unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer XZ plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other X* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
XB
|
Dumpbin – empty | +0 |
XC
|
Dumpbin – filled
modified
Dumpbin with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart> |
+0 · ✎11 |
XD
|
Counterpack – empty | +0 |
XE
|
Counterpack – filled
modified
Counterpack with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart> |
+0 · ✎11 |
XF
|
Poster, promotional
Promotional poster for display, not for sale – see also PK |
+0 |
XG
|
Shelf strip | +0 |
XH
|
Window piece
Promotional piece for shop window display |
+0 |
XI
|
Streamer | +0 |
XJ
|
Spinner – empty modified | +0 · ✎51 |
XK
|
Large book display
Large scale facsimile of book for promotional display |
+0 |
XL
|
Shrink-wrapped pack
modified
A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. For products or product bundles supplied individually shrink-wrapped for retail sale, use code SD |
+0 · ✎11 |
XM
|
Boxed pack
A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. For products or product bundles boxed individually for retail sale, use code SB |
+27 |
XN
|
Pack (outer packaging unspecified)
A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. Use only when the pack is neither shrinp-wrapped nor boxed |
+49 |
XO
|
Spinner – filled
Spinner with contents. ISBN(s) (where applicable) and detail of contained items must be given in <ProductPart> |
+51 |
XY
|
Other point of sale – including retail product
modified
Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XO, supplied with included product(s) for retail sale. The retail product(s) must be described in <ProductPart>. Further detail of the POS material is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+51 · ✎53 |
XZ
|
Other point of sale
modified
Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XY, promotional or decorative. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎53 |
ZA
|
General merchandise
modified
General merchandise, book accessories and non-book products – unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown and no further detail can be provided. Prefer ZX, ZY or ZZ, plus <ProductFormDescription> if detail is available but no other Z* code applies |
+0 · ✎64 |
ZB
|
Doll or figure
modified
Including action figures, figurines |
+0 · ✎48 |
ZC
|
Soft toy
Soft or plush toy |
+0 |
ZD
|
Toy
modified
Including educational toys (where no other code is relevant) |
+0 · ✎48 |
ZE
|
Game
Board game, or other game (except computer game: see DE and other D* codes) |
+0 |
ZF
|
T-shirt | +0 |
ZG
|
E-book reader
Dedicated e-book reading device, typically with mono screen |
+21 |
ZH
|
Tablet computer
General purpose tablet computer, typically with color screen |
+21 |
ZI
|
Audiobook player
Dedicated audiobook player device, typically including book-related features like bookmarking |
+25 |
ZJ
|
Jigsaw
modified
Jigsaw or similar ‘shapes’ puzzle |
+25 · ✎48 |
ZK
|
Mug
For example, branded, promotional or tie-in drinking mug, cup etc |
+34 |
ZL
|
Tote bag
For example, branded, promotional or tie-in bag |
+34 |
ZM
|
Tableware
For example, branded, promotional or tie-in plates, bowls etc (note for mugs and cups, use code ZK) |
+38 |
ZN
|
Umbrella
For example, branded, promotional or tie-in umbrella |
+38 |
ZO
|
Paints, crayons, pencils
Coloring set, including pens, chalks, etc |
+51 |
ZP
|
Handicraft kit
Handicraft kit or set, eg sewing, crochet, weaving, basketry, beadwork, leather, wood or metalworking, pottery and glassworking, candlemaking etc |
+60 |
ZX
|
Other toy / game accessories
Other toy, game and puzzle items not specified by ZB to ZQ, generally accessories to other products etc. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+50 |
ZY
|
Other apparel
modified
Other apparel items not specified by ZB to ZQ, including branded, promotional or tie-in scarves, caps, aprons, dress-up costumes etc. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+25 · ✎51 |
ZZ
|
Other merchandise
modified
Other branded, promotional or tie-in merchandise not specified by ZB to ZY. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient |
+0 · ✎62 |