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BR-CL-15 Item country of origin must use ISO 3166-1

The item country of origin code (BT-159) must be coded using ISO 3166-1 alpha-2.

Problem Description

The item country of origin code (BT-159) must be coded using ISO 3166-1 alpha-2.

ERROR

XRechnung 3.0

Context and Significance

This EN16931 core code-list rule supports origin declarations at line level for customs and reporting.

Solution

Set BT-159 to a two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code such as CN, TR or IT.

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Valid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

  • BT-159 = CN
  • BT-159 = TR

Invalid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

  • BT-159 = CHN — three letters, not alpha-2
  • BT-159 = China — country name

Code Examples

Valid XML
<cac:OriginCountry>
  <cbc:IdentificationCode>CN</cbc:IdentificationCode>
</cac:OriginCountry>
Invalid XML
<cac:OriginCountry>
  <cbc:IdentificationCode>CHN</cbc:IdentificationCode>
</cac:OriginCountry>

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