80 — Product packaging type

24 codes · Introduced in Issue 1

Code Description History
00 No outer packaging
No packaging, or all smaller items enclosed inside largest item
+13
01 Slip-sleeve modified
Thin card or soft plastic sleeve, much less rigid than a slip case
+1 · ✎21
02 Clamshell modified
Packaging consisting of formed plastic sealed around each side of the product. Not to be confused with single-sided Blister pack
+1 · ✎17
03 Keep case modified
Typical DVD-style packaging, sometimes known as an ‘Amaray’ case
+1 · ✎17
05 Jewel case modified
Typical CD-style packaging
+1 · ✎17
06 Digipak
Common CD-style packaging, a card folder with one or more panels incorporating a tray, hub or pocket to hold the disc(s)
+21
08 Shrink-wrapped (biodegradable)
Use for products or product bundles supplied for retail sale in shrink-wrapped packaging, where the shrink-wrap film is biodegradable. For non-degradable film, see code 21. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
+63
09 In box (with lid) modified
Individual item, items or set in card box with separate or hinged lid: not to be confused with the commonly-used ‘boxed set’ which is more likely to be packaged in a slip case
+2 · ✎62
10 Slip-cased
Slip-case for single item only (de: ‘Schuber’)
+2
11 Slip-cased set
Slip-case for multi-volume set, also commonly referred to as ‘boxed set’ (de: ‘Kassette’)
+2
12 Tube
Rolled in tube or cylinder: eg sheet map or poster
+2
13 Binder
Use for miscellaneous items such as slides, microfiche, when presented in a binder
+2
14 In wallet or folder
Use for miscellaneous items such as slides, microfiche, when presented in a wallet or folder
+2
15 Long triangular package
Long package with triangular cross-section used for rolled sheet maps, posters etc
+7
16 Long square package
Long package with square cross-section used for rolled sheet maps, posters, etc
+7
17 Softbox (for DVD) +8
18 Pouch
In pouch, eg teaching materials in a plastic bag or pouch
+8
19 Rigid plastic case
In duroplastic or other rigid plastic case, eg for a class set
+8
20 Cardboard case
In cardboard case, eg for a class set
+8
21 Shrink-wrapped modified
Use for products or product bundles supplied for retail sale in shrink-wrapped packaging. For biodegradable shrink-wrap film, prefer code 08. For shrink-wrapped packs of multiple products for trade supply only, see code XL in List 7
+8 · ✎63
22 Blister pack
A pack comprising a pre-formed plastic blister and a printed card with a heat-seal coating
+8
23 Carry case
A case with carrying handle, typically for a set of educational books and/or learning materials
+8
24 In tin
Individual item, items or set in metal box or can with separate or hinged lid
+34
25 With browse-prevention tape
(ja: koguchi tome) Peelable sticker or tape sealing the foredge of a book to prevent pre-purchase reading of the content. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
+62