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The '''serialSerial shippingShipping containerContainer codeCode''' (SSCC) is an 18-digit number used to identify logistics units. In order to automate the reading process, the SSCC is often encoded in a [[barcode]], generally [[GS1-128]], and can also be encoded in an [[RFID]] tag. It is used in electronic commerce transactions.

The SSCC comprises an extension digit, a [[GS1]] company prefix, a serial reference, and a [[check digit]]. It is all numeric.