Shape Type (SHAPE_TYPE)
Issuer: IMDE · Type: flat · Status: active · Active from: 2025-01-01
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| Code | Value (EN) | Definition | DE | FR | NL | Valid from | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOX | Box | Rectangular (cuboid) form with three orthogonal dimensions: length, width and height. Typical packaging: carton, tray, case, folding box, rigid box. | Schachtel | Boîte | Doos | 2025-01-01 | |
| CYLINDER | Cylinder | Round form described by diameter and height. Typical packaging: bottle, can, jar, tube, cup, cap. | Zylinder | Cylindre | Cilinder | 2025-01-01 | |
| FLAT | Sheet / Film / Band | Flat form whose thickness is negligible relative to its planar dimensions; described by length and width. Covers all flat forms — sheets, films, bands and straps. Typical packaging: label, film, foil, laminate web, lidding, liner, sleeve, tape, band, tear strip, pallet strap. | Bogen / Folie / Band | Feuille / Film / Bande | Vel / Folie / Band | 2025-01-01 | |
| CORD | Cord | Long, thin round form described by diameter and length; length is not size-limiting because a cord can be threaded. Typical packaging: tie, string, drawstring, handle cord. | Schnur | Cordon | Koord | 2025-01-01 | |
| SPHERE | Sphere | Round form described by a single diameter. Typical packaging: ball, bead, spherical closure. | Kugel | Sphère | Bol | 2025-01-01 |