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EDIFACT-DE-2005

TDED data element 2005 in UN/EDIFACT — Date/time/period function code qualifier.

Definition

DE 2005 is one of the most-used EDIFACT data elements. It carries codes such as 137 = document issue, 35 = delivery date, 11 = despatch date, 110 = ship not before, 159 = arrival date. Present in DTM C507.

Origin

Referenced in the UNTDID directory maintained by UN/CEFACT (United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business). Code list published at each D.xxA / D.xxB revision.

Example in context

DTM+137:20260514:102' — document issue date = 2026-05-14 (format 102 = CCYYMMDD).

  • DTM — segment carrying DE 2005.
  • INVOIC — major message where DE 2005 controls dates.

Last updated: May 15, 2026