ISO 7372/MA

The agency was established in the late 80’s to maintain the Trade Data Element Directory (TDED) issued by UNECE as UNTDED and also by ISO/TC 154 as ISO 7372.

The joint publication lists standard data elements intended to facilitate open interchange of data in international trade. The standard data elements listed can be used with any method for data interchange on paper documents as well as with other paperless means of data processing and communication.

Maintenance of ISO 7372 / UNTDED (Trade Data Elements Directory), carried out jointly with UNECE. The agency adds, eliminates, and assigns numeric identifiers to trade data elements, and disseminates amendments to users.