Reference
Markdown exportBT-151 Invoice line VAT category code
VAT category code for the invoice line. Uses UN/CEFACT UNCL5305 codes.
Quick answer
VAT category code for the invoice line. Uses UN/CEFACT UNCL5305 codes.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
In plain language
VAT category code for the invoice line. Uses UN/CEFACT UNCL5305 codes.
VAT category code for the invoice line. Uses UN/CEFACT UNCL5305 codes.
Determines VAT treatment for the line item.
What you usually enter here
Single letter code from UN/CEFACT UNCL5305
Typical valid values include: S, Z, E, AE
Mandatory for each invoice line according to EN 16931-1.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: 19, standard, exempt
Relevant rule codes: BR-2
Examples in context
Determines VAT treatment for the line item.
Mandatory for each invoice line according to EN 16931-1.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- S
- Z
- E
- AE
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 19
- standard
- exempt
XML mapping and field facts
Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.
Field ID:
BT-151
Data Type:
code
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Since Version:
XRechnung 1.0+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:ID/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:CategoryCodeValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Determines VAT treatment for the line item.
Legal Requirement
Mandatory for each invoice line according to EN 16931-1.