A Shipping Container Barcode (also known as a Shipping Container Code or a GTIN-14)  is used on the outside of your master cartons and recommended or required by many mid-to large retailers who are automating their incoming inventory processes

The UPC Shipping Container Symbol (SCS) is very similar to the Universal Product Code. This symbology is called interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF). The major difference between this barcode and a UPC barcode is the lines at the top and bottom of the barcode. These are called Bearer Bars.

The Barcode is comprised of 4 groups.

1) – Packaging Indicator. We recommend that you assign a number ranging from 1 to 7 for the first digit. If you have a container that has 12 and another container that has 36, you assign different numbers to each.  This is very flexible.
2) The next number is a ZERO. This is required.

3) The next 11 digits are the first 11 digits from the UPC barcode used for the item inside.

4) The final (14th digit) is a check digit.

You may choose between two different styles of graphics.
Style 1 is used when you are printing directly on your shipping container (and can be used on labels). Style 2 is used when printing on labels only.

 

We provide these graphics at 4.05″ wide x 1.58″ tall. Text underneath (the barcode numbers) is 14pt.
After you order, we will send you two versions by e-mail:  JPG and EPS. The JPG is 600 dpi and the EPS is a scalable vector image.

Turnaround is Same Day (Monday thru Friday) – $19.95 per graphic. If you need 10 or more, please call. To purchase please use the order form at the top right column of this page.