Shipping Container Barcodes

A Shipping Container Barcode is used on the outside of our 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.

Text underneath (the barcode numbers) is 14pt.
After you order, we will send you three versions by e-mail, TIF, JPG and EPS. The TIF and JPG are 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.