# BT-158 Item Classification Identifier

A code that classifies the item by type or nature, for example a Harmonised System code. Each code needs a scheme identifier (BT-158-1), which must be a UNTDID 7143 code such as HS.

> BT-158 (Item classification identifier) tags the line item with a classification code such as HS, CPV or UNSPSC, together with the scheme it belongs to (BT-158-1), carried in cac:CommodityClassification within BG-31. Optional under EN 16931, but a scheme identifier is required whenever the code is present. Example: 30190000.
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> BT-158 · EN 16931 / XRechnung 3.x

## BT Reference Card

Key EN 16931 and XRechnung facts for this business term.

- **BT code**: BT-158
- **Name**: Item Classification Identifier
- **Cardinality**: Optional (O)
- **Business group**: BG-31 ITEM INFORMATION
- **Data type**: Identifier
- **Example value**: 30190000
- **Common error**: BR-65: The Item classification identifier (BT-158) shall have a Scheme identifier. Supplying a CPV or UNSPSC code without its scheme attribute (BT-158-1, a UNTDID 7143 code checked by BR-CL-13) fails validation.

## Quick answer

A code that classifies the item by type or nature, for example a Harmonised System code. Each code needs a scheme identifier (BT-158-1), which must be a UNTDID 7143 code such as HS.

> **Line items**: The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.

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## In plain language

A code that classifies the item by type or nature, for example a Harmonised System code. Each code needs a scheme identifier (BT-158-1), which must be a UNTDID 7143 code such as HS.

A code that classifies the item by type or nature, for example a Harmonised System code. Each code needs a scheme identifier (BT-158-1), which must be a UNTDID 7143 code such as HS.

Identifies the invoiced goods or services for buyer, seller, and automated procurement or inventory matching.

## What you usually enter here

Commodity classification code

Typical valid values include: 8471300000

Defined by EN 16931 for invoice line item identification; mandatory item names and optional identifiers must follow the listed scheme and country code rules.

## What goes wrong often

Avoid values like:

Relevant rule codes: BR-65

## Examples in context

Identifies the invoiced goods or services for buyer, seller, and automated procurement or inventory matching.

Defined by EN 16931 for invoice line item identification; mandatory item names and optional identifiers must follow the listed scheme and country code rules.

## Valid Examples

- 8471300000

## Related Fields

Identifies the invoiced goods or services for buyer, seller, and automated procurement or inventory matching.

- [BT-158-1 Item Classification Identifier Scheme Identifier](/resources/xrechnung/bt-158-1-item-classification-scheme-identifier)
- [BT-157 Item Standard Identifier](/resources/xrechnung/bt-157-item-standard-identifier)

## 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-158

### Data Type:
identifier

### Cardinality:
0..n

### Requirement:
Optional

### Since Version:
Optional

## XML Implementation

### UBL 2.1 Syntax
```
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:CommodityClassification/cbc:ItemClassificationCode
```

### CII (UN/CEFACT) Syntax
```
/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/IncludedSupplyChainTradeLineItem/SpecifiedTradeProduct/DesignatedProductClassification/ClassCode
```

## Validation Rules

### BR-65
BR-65

## Check whether your XRechnung sets BT-158 correctly

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## Why the standard cares about this field

### Business Context
Identifies the invoiced goods or services for buyer, seller, and automated procurement or inventory matching.

### Legal Requirement
Defined by EN 16931 for invoice line item identification; mandatory item names and optional identifiers must follow the listed scheme and country code rules.

## Official sources and tools

- [KoSIT Validator](https://erechnungsvalidator.service-bw.de/)
- [XRechnung Standard](https://xeinkauf.de/xrechnung/)
- [Test Suite](https://github.com/itplr-kosit/xrechnung-testsuite)