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S003

UNB recipient-identification composite, EDIFACT syntax.

Definition

S003 bundles data element 0010 (Interchange recipient identification, mandatory), 0007 (Identification code qualifier) and 0014 (Interchange recipient internal identification / routing address). It is the third data position of the UNB segment, directly after S002.

Origin

Defined in ISO 9735 (UN/EDIFACT Application Level Syntax Rules), maintained by ISO TC 154 and published by UN/CEFACT.

Example in context

UNB+UNOC:3+5412345000013:14+5798765432105:14+260620:1430+1'

  • S002 — symmetric composite identifying the sender.
  • UNB — interchange header segment that carries S003.

Last updated: June 20, 2026