Application Identifier (AI) 8006 indicates that a logistic unit, for example identified by a single GTIN, physically consists of multiple units. Some companies sell products that consist of several individual components. For example, a furniture manufacturer may sell a table made up of a tabletop and table legs. These items are packed in two separate logistic units but together constitute one product identified by a single GTIN.
Example:
Tabletop + table legs have the GTIN 5712345000014.
The logistic unit containing the tabletop is labelled: 057123450000140102 – i.e. package no. 1 of 2.
The logistic unit containing the table legs is labelled: 057123450000140202 – i.e. package no. 2 of 2.
Another example of the use of AI 8006 is in the footwear industry, where a trade item (a commercial unit) may consist of multiple logistic units.
This Application Identifier must not be used for units that can be sold separately.