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This document outlines the valid Affirmation of Compliance (AofC) codes for entries made in the 

Automated Commercial Environment. To determine when Affirmations of Compliance must be 

provided, refer to FDA’s Supplemental Guide.

Note: Declaration of any code not listed below will result in an entry rejection.

Code Affirmation Qualifier 

Required?

ACC EPRC (Electronic Product Radiation Control ) Accession Number Y

AIN Food Additive Identification Number Y

ANC EPRC Radiation-emitting Products Annual Report Accession Number Y

BLN Biologics License Number Y

CAN Carrier Name Y

CCC Chinese Ceramicware Factory Code Y

CCM EPRC Certified Component Manufacturer Y

CFR FDA Consolidator Food Facility Registration Number Y

CIN Color Index Number Y

CMT Commercially Marketed Tobacco N

COS Cosmetic Registration Number Y

CPT Component Identifier N

DA Drug Application Number (Use for Abbreviated New Drug Application No., 

New Drug Application No., or Therapeutic Biologic Application No.)

Y

DDM Device Domestic Manufacturer Y

DEV Device Foreign Manufacturer Registration Number Y

DFE Device Foreign Exporter Registration Number Y

DI Device Identifier (part of the Unique Device Identifier , UDI) Y

DLS Drug Listing Number (Human and Animal) or National Drug Code (Human 

and Animal)

Y

ERR Entry Review Requested N*

EXE Tobacco Exemption from Substantial Equivalence N

FAP Food Additive Petition Approval Number Y

FCC French Cheese Facility Certification Number Y

FCE LACF/AF Food Canning Establishment Number Y

FME Food Processing Facility Registration Exemption Y

FSR Canadian Foreign Seller Registration Number Y

FSX Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Exemption N

GFR Growers Food Facility Registration Number Y

HCT Human Cells & Tissue N

HPC Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (Tobacco HPHC) N

HRN Biologics Human Cells, Tissues/ Cellular and Tissue-Based Product 

Establishment Registration Number

Y

IBP Indian Black Pepper Certificate Y

IDE Investigational Device Exemption Y

IFE Import for Export N

IFR Importers Food Facility Registration Number Y

ILS Ingredient Listings Submission-Confirmation (Tobacco) N

IND Investigational New Drug Application Number Y

IRC Device Impact Resistance Lens Certification N

JIF Juice HACCP Importer Firm Y

KIT Device Imported Kit of Finished Devices N
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Code Affirmation Qualifier 

Required?

LFR Location of Goods (Holding Facility) Food Facility Registration Number Y

LST Device Listing Number Y

LWC Device Electrode Lead Wire or Patient Cable N

MDL EPRC Radiation-emitting Products Model Number Y

NDC National Drug code (Animal Drugs Only) Y

ORN Owner Food Facility Registration Number Y

PFR Manufacturers Food Facility Registration Number Y

PKC Package/Can Code Y

PLR Pre Launch Activities Importation Request (PLAIR) Import Shipment N

PM# Device Premarket Number Y

PMT Premarket Tobacco Application N

PRN Pre-Import Request Number Y

RA1,RA2, 

RA5,RA7

EPRC Radiation-emitting Products–use if FDA compliance is non-applicable, 

see Form FDA 2877

Y

RA3,RA4, 

RA6

EPRC Radiation-emitting Products–use if FDA compliance is non-applicable, 

see Form FDA 2877

N

RB1 EPRC Radiation-emitting Products-use if product is FDA compliant, see 

Form FDA 2877 (no qualifier but must transmit with ANC or ACC)

N

RB2 EPRC Radiation products-use if product is FDA compliant, see Form FDA 2877 Y

RC1 EPRC Radiation products-use if product is FDA non-compliant, see Form 

FDA 2877

N

RC2 EPRC Product Declaration C2 (FDA 2877) Y

RD1, RD2 EPRC Radiation products-use if product is non-compliant but will be reconditioned under bond and Form FDA766, see Form FDA 2877N

RD3 EPRC Radiation products-use if product is non-compliant but will be reconditioned under bond and Form FDA766, see Form FDA 2877Y

REG Drug Registration Number (Human and Animal) Y

RNE Food for Research and Evaluation N

RNO Rail Car Number Y

SE Substantially Equivalent (Tobacco) N

SFR Shipper Food Facility Registration Number Y

SID LACF/AF Submission Identifier Number Y

SIF Seafood HACCP Importer Firm Y

SRN Submitter Food Facility Registration Number Y

STN Biologics Submission Tracking Number Y

TFR Transmitter Food Facility Registration Number Y

TST Tobacco Submission Tracking Number Y

UFR Ultimate Consignee Food Facility Registration Number Y

VAN Abbreviated New Animal Drug Number (ANADA) Y

VES Ocean Vessel Name Y

VFD Veterinary Feed Directive N

VFL Medicated Feed License (MFL) Y

VFT Voyage, Flight, or Trip Number Y

VIN Investigational New Animal Drug Number (INAD) and JINDA Y

VNA New Animal Drug Application Number (NADA) Y

VOL LACF/AF Volume Y

VQI Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) Number Y
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COMMON FDA ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS:

• CBER: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research

• CDER: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

• CDRH: Center for Devices and Radiological Health

• CFSAN: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

• CTP: Center for Tobacco Products

• CVM: Center for Veterinary Medicine

• FFD&C Act: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

DEFINITIONS OF AFFRIMATIONS OF COMPLIANCE:

ACC

EPRC Accession Number

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC) product or

abbreviated report accession number issued by FDA/CDRH for the product identified in the FDA line.

Example: ACC 1210000

ACC 12C4567-901

AIN

Food Additive Identification Number

This affirmation is used only when importing the pure food additive intended for use in a food 

manufacturing process and the qualifier should be the CAS (Chemical Abstract System) number. The

European Economic Community has also identified food additives by "E" numbers (identification

numbers/letters beginning with E). Any of these identifying numbers can be used for the product 

identified in the FDA line.

Example: AIN 594799

AIN 10192713

AIN E1234567

ANC

EPRC Annual Report Accession Number

This code and qualifier should be the EPRC current annual report (due annually by September 1) 

accession number issued by FDA/CDRH for the product identified in the FDA line. 

Example: ANC 123xxxx (no more than two years old)

ANC 12C4567-901
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BLN

Biologics License Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the four digits of the U.S. Biologics License

Number issued by FDA/CBER to the manufacturer of the biological product identified in the FDA line. 

The Biologics License Number is the U.S. license number (not the Submission Tracking Number

(STN)). The BLN at a maximum would be a four digit number.

Example: BLN 1234

CAN

Carrier Name

This affirmation and qualifier are used to identify the carrier name for freight shipped by air.

Example: CAN Air China Cargo

CAN Air Jamaica

CCC

Chinese Ceramicware Factory Code

This affirmation and qualifier should be used to indicate that shipments of ceramicware are produced 

by a manufacturer certified as part of an FDA/Peoples Republic of China (PROC) Memorandum of 

Understanding (MOU). The code requires a qualifier consisting of the factory code assigned to the

individual manufacturer. This code will have to be obtained from the manufacturer by the filer or their

client. Paper certificates (CCIB) will no longer be used in FDA’s evaluation of these entries.

The qualifier is the factory code assigned to the individual manufacturer.

Example: CCC 13X005

CCM

EPRC Certified Component Manufacturer

This affirmation and qualifier may be used to provide the name of the Certified Component 

Manufacturer. In the diagnostic x-ray systems and their major components performance standard, 

manufacturers of major components are required to certify such components, which can be assembled 

by others into finished x-ray systems. In cases where the certifying component manufacturer is 

different from the manufacturer who is shipping the entire system to the U.S., this affirmation and 

qualifier may be used to provide additional identifying information about that component manufacturer. 

Example: CCM ABC Electronics Company

CFR

FDA Consolidator Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the consolidator of a food shipment.

Example: CFR 12345678901
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CIN

Color Index Number

This affirmation and qualifier are only used when importing the pure color additive to be used in FDA 

regulated items. The affirmation and qualifier should be the Color Identification Number recognized as

the international color identification number for the product identified in the FDA line.

Example: CIN RED 40 /BLUE 1

COS

Cosmetic Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Cosmetic Registration Number issued by FDA/CFSAN for 

the firm manufacturing the product identified in the FDA line. Form FDA 2511 should be used for

registration. This is a voluntary registration. The assignment of a registration number by FDA does not

denote approval of a firm, raw material, or product by FDA.

Example: COS 1061499

COS 1234567890

CMT

Commercially Marketed Tobacco

This affirmation should be transmitted if the tobacco in the entry line was commercially marketed 

(other than exclusively in test markets) in the U.S. as of February 15, 2007. These products are 

considered “grandfathered” and not considered new. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: CMT (there is no qualifier)

CPT

Device Component

This affirmation and qualifier should be used when importing a component of a device that requires

further processing or inclusion into the finished device. Component means any raw material,

substance, piece, part, software, firmware, labeling, or assembly which is intended to be included as

part of the finished, packaged, and labeled device.

Finished device means any device or accessory to any device that is suitable for use or capable of 

functioning, whether or not it is packaged, labeled, or sterilized.

This code is not to be used if the device component is classified by FDA as a finished device. There is

no qualifier for this code.

Example: CPT (there is no qualifier)
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DA

Drug Application Number (New Drug, Abbreviated New Drug or Therapeutic Biologic

Application Number)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the New Drug, Abbreviated New Drug or Therapeutic 

Biologic Application Number issued by FDA/CBER or FDA/CDER for the drug product identified in 

the FDA line. Once approved, an applicant may manufacture and market the generic drug 

product. 

For eligible prescription drugs offered for import under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 

Cosmetic Act, the affirmation and qualifier should be the New Drug or Abbreviated New Drug 

Application Number for the corresponding FDA-approved drug.

The qualifier is 6N (numeric) for drugs, and 8AN (alphanumeric) for biologics. If less than six 

digits, preceding zeros may be used to make six digits. 

Examples: DA BA004444 (CBER) 

DA 123456 (CDER)

DDM

Device Domestic Manufacturer

This affirmation and qualifier should be the device registration number issued by FDA/CDRH for the

US firm manufacturing the product identified in the FDA line. This affirmation and qualifier should be

the device registration number or (owner operator number if registration number is not yet assigned) 

issued by FDA/CDRH for the U.S. firm that is manufacturing the product identified in the FDA line.

Example: DDM 3003999999

(Note: Should always be the domestic firm registration number associated with the U.S. manufacturer 

and not the Foreign Manufacturer)

DEV

Device Foreign Manufacturer Registration Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the device registration number or (owner 

operator number if registration number is not yet assigned) issued by FDA/CDRH for the foreign firm 

manufacturing the product identified in the FDA line.

(Note: Should always be the foreign firm registration associated with the foreign manufacturer and not 

the US specifications developer)

Examples: DEV 3003999999

DEV 9699123
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DFE

Device Foreign Exporter Registration Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the device registration number (or owner 

operator number if registration number not yet assigned) issued by FDA/CDRH for the exporter who

exports or offers for export to the United States (U.S.), a device manufactured or processed by

another individual, partnership, corporation, or association in a foreign country, as well as devices

originally manufactured in the United States.

Examples: DFE 3003999999

DFE 9710083

DI

Device Identifier (part of the Unique Device Identifier, UDI)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Device Identifier portion of the Unique Device Identifier 

(UDI).

Example: DI 123456

DLS

Drug Listing Number (used for DLS and NDC for human drugs)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Drug Listing Number (DLS), for a bulk API, or National 

Drug Code (NDC), for finished drugs, issued by FDA for the drug product identified in the FDA 

line. All foreign drug establishments shall comply with the drug listing requirements. 

For eligible prescription drugs offered for import under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 

Cosmetic Act, this affirmation and qualifier is the NDC that the Importer will use when relabeling 

the drug product.

The first segment of numbers is the labeler code. This number identifies the manufacturer of the 

product. Declare without dashes. 

Note: For human drugs, declare “DLS” rather than NDC. 

Example: DLS 4444333221
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ERR

Entry Review Requested

This affirmation can be used when a filer becomes aware, prior to transmitting entry data, there is a

legitimate need for FDA to examine the commodities in an entry e.g., the filer has been notified that

refrigeration failure in a truck or ship has caused damage to a partial or total shipment. Transmission

of this code will generate a "FDA Hold" on screening and eliminate the need to return a shipment for 

FDA sampling. This code can also be used, at FDA's request, if a filer is asked to withdraw and

retransmit an entry to correct an erroneous "May Proceed". When this code is used, the specific 

reason the code is being transmitted will be entered in PG24, Remarks. There is no qualifier for this 

code.

Example: ERR *(there is no qualifier) and explain reason in the Remarks Field (PG24) i.e. 

“damaged in shipment”

EXE

Exemption from Substantial Equivalence (tobacco)

If not commercially marketed in the U.S. as of Feb. 15, 2007, this affirmation should be transmitted to 

affirm FDA has granted the tobacco product in the entry line an exemption from demonstrating

substantial equivalence. When this affirmation is transmitted, TST and its qualifier must also be

transmitted. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: EXE (there is no qualifier)

FAP

Food Additive Petition Approval Number

This affirmation is used only when importing the pure food additive which will be used in a food 

manufacturing process. This affirmation and qualifier should be the Food Additive Petition Approval 

Number issued by FDA/CFSAN for the product identified in the FDA line.

Example: FAP 123456

FCC

French Cheese Facility Certification Number

This affirmation and qualifier should be the French Cheese Facility Certification Number issued by the

French government for the product/plant identified in the FDA line.

Example: FCC 79 061 01

FCC 12 456 890
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FCE

Food Canning Establishment Number

This affirmation and qualifier will be the Food Canning Establishment Number (FCE) that identifies a

manufacturer of acidified and/or low-acid canned food products. The qualifier will be the Food

Canning Establishment Number issued by FDA where the site specific manufacturer of low acid

and/or acidified food is registered. Form FDA 2541 is used for the manufacturing firm registration. See

the SID and VOL Affirmation Code definitions below.

Example: FCE 12345

FME

Food Processing Facility Registration Exemption

This affirmation is used when food or feed is no longer in its natural state or when the PFR is not 

provided. Either FME or PFR is required in the case of manufacturer, or when consolidator or grower

is entered in lieu of manufacturer for food in natural state. FME must be submitted with one of the

following exemption codes:

A – Facility is out of business

B – Facility is a private residence

C – Facility is a restaurant

D – Facility is a retail food establishment

E – Facility is a non-processing fishing vessel

F – Facility is a non-bottled drinking water collection and distribution establishment

K – Unable to determine the registration number of the manufacturer

Example: FME K

FSR

Canadian Foreign Seller Registration Number

This affirmation’s qualifier is the drug registration number for the Canadian Foreign Seller registrant of 

eligible prescription drugs offered for imported under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 

Cosmetic Act. The FFD&C Act requires most establishments that manufacturer, prepare, propagate, 

compound, or process a drug or drugs, to register with the FDA. Currently, the drug establishment 

registration number is the Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) issued by FDA/CDER.

Example: FSR 123456789
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FSX

Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Exemption

This affirmation should be transmitted if the human or animal food offered for import is exempt from 

the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulation requirements or if a later FSVP 

compliance date applies to the importer, the food, or the foreign supplier. Exemptions from the FSVP 

requirements include juice and fish and fishery products and ingredients for such products subject to 

HACCP regulations, food imported for personal consumption, alcoholic beverages, alcoholic 

beverage ingredients and certain non-alcohol foods, food that is transshipped through the United 

States, food imported for processing and export, and U.S. food returned.

Example: FSX (there is no qualifier)

GFR

Grower Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the grower of a food shipment.

Example: GFR 12345678901

HCT

Human Cells & Tissue. Now HCT=HCT/P Compliant

This affirmation should be used to indicate the HCT/P being imported or offered for import is in 

compliance with all applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1271. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: HCT (there is no qualifier)

HPC

Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (HPHC) (Tobacco)

This affirmation should be transmitted to affirm the Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents

(HPHC) Report for the tobacco product in the FDA entry line was previously submitted to FDA. There 

is no qualifier for this code.

Example: HPC (there is no qualifier)
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HRN

Biologics Human Cells, Tissues/ Cellular and Tissue-Based Product Establishment

Registration Number. Now HRN=HCT/P Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier are used if the establishment is registered with the FDA. The required

qualifier should be the HCT/P establishment registration number issued by FDA/CBER for the

product's manufacturing firm identified in the FDA entry line. Most foreign manufacturers of biologic 

products are required to register and submit a list of every HCT/P manufactured (21 CFR1271.21),

except those exempt from registration under 21 CFR 1271.15. For example, individuals (such as

physicians) are not required to register or list if they are under contract, agreement, or other

arrangements with a registered establishment and engaged solely in recovering tissue. Preceding

zeros are used to assure the qualifier is always 10 characters.

Examples: HRN 0001234567

HRN 1234567890

IBP

Indian Black Pepper Certificate

This affirmation and qualifier should be used when the manufacturer has provided an Inspection 

Certificate for Export of Black Pepper from the Export Inspection Agency, Ministry of Commerce 

Government of India, which includes results of filth and salmonella analyses. The qualifier should be

the Certificate number.

Examples: IBP A19508

IBP BP/C- 09924

IDE

Biologics Investigational Device Exemption (CBER)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Investigational Device Exemption Number issued by 

FDA/CBER for the product identified in the FDA line. Devices that qualified experts use on human

subjects, to conduct investigations of their safety and effectiveness, are considered investigational 

devices. The range for FDA/CBER IDE’s is from 0-79,999.

Examples: IDE 1234

IDE 79999
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IDE

Investigational Device Exemption Number (CDRH)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Investigational Device Exemption Number issued by

FDA/CDRH for the product identified in the FDA line. Devices that qualified experts use on human

subjects, to conduct investigations of their safety and effectiveness, are considered investigational 

devices. The qualifier for this code should be the investigational device exemption number issued by

FDA/CDRH for the product identified in the FDA line. The qualifier will start with the letter "G". 

For devices destined for non-significant risk study (NSR), an Institutional Review Boards (IRB) 

letter affirming NSR must be provided to FDA. In such case, NSR is a qualifier to the AofC IDE. 

Example: IDE G089911 

Or IDE NSR

IFE

Import for Export

This affirmation allows for importation of violative or non-compliant articles (including drug and device

components, food and color additives, and dietary supplements) under the import for export

provisions of the FFD&C Act [801(d)(3)(a)].

The "import for export" requirements for blood, blood components, plasma, and source leukocytes

differ from those for drugs and other biological products. The Act allows for the importation of these

blood products and components provided they comply with Section 351(a) of the PHSA or FDA 

permits such imports "under appropriate circumstances and conditions" as determined by FDA/CBER

(Section 801(d)(4) of the Act).

The imported article must be incorporated into a product for export by the initial owner or consignee. 

Note: This can be someone other than the importer of record. The product must be exported from the

United States by the initial owner or consignee in accordance with the provisions of Sections 801(e) 

and 802 of the FFD&C Act or 351(h) of the PHS Act. This affirmation cannot be used for 

transshipment of devices through the United States. It cannot be used to store, in U.S. warehouses, 

finished devices intended solely for import. Refer to the FDA Regulatory Procedures Manual (RPM)

Chapter 9 for additional guidance and information. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: IFE (there is no qualifier)

IFR

Importers Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the importer of a food.

Example: IFR 12345678901
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ILS

Ingredient Listings Submission-Confirmation (Tobacco)

This affirmation should be transmitted to affirm the product ingredient listing for the tobacco product in

the entry line has been submitted to FDA. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: ILS (there is no qualifier)

IND

Investigational New Drug Application Number

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Investigational New Drug Application Number issued by

FDA/CBER or FDA/CDER for the product identified in the FDA line. Investigational drugs are new 

drugs intended solely for investigational use by experts qualified by scientific training and experience

to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs.

The FFD&C Act requires that a drug be the subject of an approved marketing application before it is

transported or distributed across state lines (including import). A sponsor who wants to ship the

investigational drug to clinical investigators must seek an exemption from that legal requirement. The

IND is the means through which the sponsor obtains its exemption from the FDA. An active IND

allows for the shipment of an investigational new drug.

Example: IND 999000

IND 055555

IRC

Device Impact Resistance Lens Certification

This affirmation is used to certify that the filer has, on hand, the test results or a certificate that shows

that the product on the FDA line has met the standards for impact resistance lenses. There is no

qualifier for this code.

Note: FDA has the authority to ask for copies of the actual test results. Each batch within the 

shipment must have its own test results.

Example: IRC (there is no qualifier)
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JIF

Juice HACCP Importer Firm

This affirmation and required qualifier should be used to identify the responsible U.S. firm as defined

by 21 CFR 120.14. The HACCP Importer is defined as either the U.S. owner or the U.S. consignee at

the time of entry, responsible for insuring the goods are in compliance with the requirements of the

HACCP regulation. The term HACCP "Importer" is not the same as the "Importer of Record" as

defined by U.S. Customs regulations. However, an Importer of Record may also be the U.S. owner or

U.S. consignee. The qualifier required is the FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) for the HACCP

Importer.

Example: JIF 1234567

JIF 3888440551

KIT

Imported Kit of Finished Device

This affirmation should be used for all kits and individual devices within kits imported into the US.

Some kits contain drug products which must comply with applicable labeling and approval 

requirements including but not limited to application number, registration, and listing. For example,

the foreign firm's drug registration per FFD&C Act 510(i) must include the known US importers. If the

registration does not include the importer or consignee, then detention may be indicated.

Kit importers should consider obtaining the Affirmation of Compliance information from their vendors

to minimize the need for manual review of applicable lines by the FDA.

Note: This information only applies to medical device kit importers who have been specifically 

informed by CBP that they must transmit every device contained in a kit on a separate line (also 

referred to as 'X' and 'V' lines). Domestically manufactured devices that are a part of a medical 

device convenience kit will require AofC: DDM, DFE, KIT, and LST. Foreign manufactured devices that 

are part of a medical device convenience kit will require AofC: DEV, DFE, KIT, and LST. 

Importers of medical device kits who transmit only the kit (510(k) cleared kits) as a single line should

continue to use the Affirmations of Compliance codes DEV, DFE, LST, and PMN# applicable for the 

medical device kit.

There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: KIT (there is no qualifier)

LFR

Location of Goods Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the facility holding a food shipment (location of 

goods).

Example: TFR 12345678901
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LST

Device Listing Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the device listing number issued by

FDA/CDRH for the product identified in the FDA Line. 

Example: LST E199100

LWC

Device (Electrode) Lead Wire or Patient Cable

This affirmation should be used when importing electrode lead wires, patient cables, or devices that

use them. The affirmation indicates either (1) the device shipment does not contain any pre-wired

electrodes, electrode lead wires, or patient (transducer) cables, or (2) any pre-wired electrodes,

electrode lead wires or patient cables comply with 21 CFR 898, Performance Standard for Electrode

Lead Wires and Patient Cables. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: LWC (there is no qualifier)

MDL

Model Number (Device and EPRC (Radiation Products))

This affirmation and qualifier should be the manufacturer’s model number for the product identified in

the FDA line.

There is no specific format for this qualifier. The model data may be whatever the manufacturer uses

as a model number.

Examples: MDL AAA-1234

MDL X98-0345673

MDL 65-125

NDC

National Drug Code (for Animal Drugs only)

This affirmation’s qualifier is the National Drug Code (NDC) listed with FDA. Each listed animal drug 

associated with a registration must include an animal drug unique identifier. Currently FDA uses the 

NDC numbering system to assign a drug listing number to each drug or class of drugs listed. An 

NDC is a unique 10-digit, three segment identifier that identifies the labeler, product (drug 

formulation), and trade package. Declare without dashes.

Example: NDC 4444333222
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ORN

Owners Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the owner of a food shipment.

Example: ORN 12345678901

PFR

Manufacturers Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation’s qualifier is the Manufacturers Food Facility Registration Number. It is required 

unless a consolidator or grower role code is submitted for food in its natural state OR FME and 

reason code are submitted.

Example: PFR 12345678901

PM#

Device Premarket Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the Device Premarket Approval Number or 

the Device Premarket Notification (510(K))/DeNovo number issued by FDA/CDRH or FDA/CBER for 

the product identified in the FDA line. This AofC also includes Humanitarian Device Exemption 

(HDE). Premarket number should always be the number that is on the listing record.

The qualifier will start with: P, N, D, H, K, DEN, BD, BP, BK, BH, BM, BR, or DK.

Example: PM# BP123456 Premarket Approval

PM# BK123456 Premarket Notification

PM# P979999 Premarket Approval

PM# D970000 Product Development Protocols

PKC

Package/Can Code (for foods only)

This affirmation and qualifier should be used to indicate the package/can code assigned by the 

manufacturer at time of production. This is a text field. The format is manufacturer specific.

Example: DEC 2215M2 21:06

PLR

Pre Launch Activities Importation Request (PLAIR) Import Shipment

This affirmation should be used to indicate the entry is subject to a PLAIR (Pre-Launch Activities 

Importation Request) based on anticipated approval of a pending new drug application or an 

abbreviated new drug application. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: PLR (there is no qualifier)
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PMT

Premarket Tobacco Application

If not commercially marketed in the U.S. as of Feb. 15 2007, this affirmation should be transmitted to 

affirm FDA issued an order permitting marketing of the new tobacco product. When this affirmation is

transmitted, TST and the qualifier must also be transmitted. There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: PMT (there is no qualifier)

PRN

Pre-Import Request number

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Pre-Importation Request number assigned by FDA for 

eligible prescription drug products offered for import under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 

Cosmetic Act.

Example: PRN 123456

RADIATION DEVICES:

EPRC Declaration for Imported Electronic Products Subject to Radiation Control Standards:

Entries of radiation emitting electronic products require the submission of the Declaration for Imported

Electronic Products Subject to Radiation Control Standards, Form FDA 2877. Complete details

about the import entry review for medical and non-medical radiation emitting electronic products can

be found in the following links:

Importing into the US:

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/importing-and-exporting-devices/importing-us

Importing and Exporting Electronic Products:

https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/getting-radiation-emitting-product-market/importingand-exporting-electronic-products

The Form FDA 2877 can downloaded from the following link:

https://www.fda.gov/media/72236/download

FDA will permit the electronic filing of the Form FDA 2877 and waive submission and filing of the

original paper Form FDA 2877 in the following four (4) conditions:

1. The appropriate AofC code and Qualifier data are transmitted for the FDA line. Only one Rad

Health Product AofC code can be used per FDA line.

2. The filer maintains the appropriate documentation in their files for five years to support their

electronic submission of the Form FDA 2877 AofC data. The documentation must be specific with

regard to make and model numbers entered and include the name and address of the site specific

manufacturer rather than the corporate name and address. This documentation may be either:
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A) The signed original Form FDA 2877 for the entry in question.

B) A letter of authorization, from the importer, to electronically file the Form FDA 2877 information.

OR

C) An alternate documentation method which has been previously approved by FDA/CDRH.

3. The filer has met and continues to meet the requirements to file "paperless" entries based on an

evaluation for accurate data submission.

4. The entry containing the FDA line must receive an electronic MAY PROCEED notice through the

FDA/USCS Interface.

Medical devices that emit electronic product radiation, subject to U.S. Federal Performance 

Standards, are also subject to medical device regulations, which include establishment registration,

device listing and premarket notifications and approvals. Examples of radiation-emitting medical 

devices subject to the U.S. Federal Performance Standard include medical x- ray, fluoroscopy,

Computed Tomography (CT), medical laser and sunlamp/tanning booth products.

Listed below are examples of AofC codes that should be transmitted at the time of entry for a medical 

device or a radiation emitting electronic product subject to a U.S. Federal performance standards (

https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/getting-radiation-emitting-product-market/productssubject-performance-standards). For products subject to both the medical device requirements and

the radiation emitting electronic product requirements, each entry line should contain AofC codes

applicable to both medical devices and radiation emitting electronic products.

Radiation Emitting Performance Standard AofC Codes List:

• RA1 or RA2 or RA3 or RA4 or RA5 or RA6 or RA7

• RB1 or RB2

• RC1 or RC2

• RD1 or RD2 or RD3

• ACC or ANC

• MDL (if applicable)
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The following RA Codes are used when products are *NOT* subject to Radiation Performance

Standards.

RA1

EPRC Product Declaration A1 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted for products that were manufactured prior to the

effective date of an applicable performance standard. The qualifier is the date of manufacture, which

must be the date before the performance standard was effective. 

Example: RA1 Feb 5, 2011

RA2

EPRC Product Declaration A2 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted when the products are excluded from the 

applicability clause or definition in the standard or by FDA written guidance. Specific reason for 

exclusion is required, as the qualifier, with transmission of this code. For example, laser products 

which are purchased by Department of Defense (DOD) are allowed to be imported uncertified if they

have met the DOD exemption requirements in 21 CFR 1010.50 and Laser Notice 52.

Example: RA2 Laser Notice 52- DOD Exemption

RA3

EPRC Product Declaration A3 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when the products are personal household goods of an 

individual entering the U.S. or being returned to a U.S. resident.

No qualifier is required but the quantity is limited to 3 of each product and it must be transmitted at the

FDA line level. Examples include microwave ovens, laser optical drives inside CDs, DVD players,

etc. Confirm personal household goods (limit = 3). No introduction into U.S. commerce is permitted.

Example: RA3 (there is no qualifier)

RA4

EPRC Product Declaration A4 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when the products are property of a party residing outside the

U.S. and will be returned to the owner after repair or servicing. For example, a Canadian firm is

sending a non-certified commercial laser machine to U.S. for repair and will be returned to Canada.

No qualifier is required, however firm must document import/export process. No introduction into U.S.

commerce is permitted.

Example: RA4 (there is no qualifier)
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RA5

EPRC Product Declaration A5 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted when the products are components or 

subassemblies to be used in manufacturing or as replacement parts (NOT APPLICABLE TO 

DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY COMPONENTS).

The qualifier required is the textual description of the end product. 

Example: RA5 Laser diodes

RA6

EPRC Product Declaration A6 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted for specified radiation emitting electronic products (Class 1

optical drives, microwave ovens, and TV receiver (CRT only)) and intended for ongoing product 

development by the importing firm. The products are labeled “FOR TEST/EVALUATION ONLY,” and

will be exported, destroyed, or held for future testing (i.e., not distributed).

No qualifier is required but the quantity (number of units) must be transmitted at the FDA line level. 

Quantities are limited per instructions on back of Form 2877. For example: TVs, or Microwave Ovens

= 50 units; Class 1 laser CD-ROM players or DVD players = 200 units.

Example: RA6 (there is no qualifier)

“Importation of Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products for and Evaluation During Design 

Development” https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/importing-and-exporting-electronicproducts/form-fda-2877-guidance-imports-prototypes-affirmation-a6-may-14-1997

RA7

EPRC Product Declaration A7 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted when the products are being reprocessed in 

accordance with the FDA Export Reform and Enhancement Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-134), or other FDA

guidance, and are labeled “FOR EXPORT ONLY,” after reprocessing. Products being reprocessed

must be exported by the importer, without intermediate transfer of ownership. For example a U.S. 

firm is importing an uncertified laser product which is then installed inside medical equipment and

then exported to a foreign buyer. The qualifier required is the textual description of the end product.

Example: RA7 Laser medical device for Europe market; outside containers are marked ‘FOR

EXPORT ONLY”
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The following RB Codes are used WHEN PRODUCTS COMPLY with Performance Standards. 

Select the code and qualifier, if appropriate, that best describes the product information being

transmitted.

RB1

EPRC Product Declaration B1 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation (no qualifier) should be transmitted when compliance to the performance standard is

documented in the most current annual report (code is ANC) or Product/ Initial/ Abbreviated report 

(code is ACC). If this code is transmitted, the ACC or ANC code and qualifier must also be

transmitted.

The Manufacturer’s name in either report must match the name on the Form FDA 2877.

Examples: RB1 (there is no qualifier) and ACC 1114999 OR ANC 1135999

RB2

EPRC Product Declaration B2 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted when the product complies with the standard but

the manufacturer or report numbers are unknown. For example, the importer doesn’t know the name

of the manufacturer or the accession number for the product report or annual report; however,

importer can provide evidence such as photos of certification labels on the products that the products

are in compliance with the US Federal performance standard.

For example, an importer purchased a large quantity of microwave ovens from a foreign distributor

but was able to provide photographs of certification labels on the ovens (example, the certification

label states, “This oven complies with U.S. Federal Performance Standard, 21 CFR 1030.10.”). The

qualifier required must state reason the product complies.

Example: RB2 Filer submitted digital photos of cert labels affixed to the products.

The following RC Codes are used when products *DO NOT COMPLY* with performance 

standards and are expected to be either destroyed or exported; are being held under 

temporary import bond; will not be introduced into commerce; will be used under a radiation

protection plan; and will be destroyed or exported under CBP supervision when the following

mission is complete. Select the code and qualifier, if appropriate, that best describes the

product information being transmitted.

RC1

EPRC Product Declaration C1 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when the product does not comply and is for research, 

Investigations/Studies, or training. Form FDA 766 will be required and must provide a full description

of the subject electronic product, the purpose for which the product is being imported, how the

product will be used, where the product will be located, and the approximate length of time and dates

the product will be in the country. Entry cannot be released until the Form FDA 766 has been

approved by the local FDA District Director. Note: Non-compliant radiation-emitting electronic medical 
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products subject to the EPRC standards (such as medical x-ray, medical laser, and therapy

ultrasound) cannot be legally imported and/or distributed and used domestically for IDE or clinical 

studies because the performance standards already exist for these products. Importer must obtain

Temporary Import Bond (TIB). There is no qualifier for this code.

Example: RC1 (there is no qualifier) (attach form FDA766 and evidence of TIB)

RC2

EPRC Product Declaration C2 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation and qualifier should be transmitted when the product does not comply with the 

applicable performance standard and is being imported for trade shows or demonstrations. The

qualifier must list the dates of trade shows. Use restrictions, such as a sign stating that "The product

does not comply with FDA performance standards" must be displayed at all times during the display

of the product(s). All medical products, cabinet x-ray or Class IIIb and IV lasers may NOT be

powered on at trade shows. It is recommended that these devices be disabled in such a way as to not

be accidently powered on. Non-compliant signs must be posted on products while at the show. Form

FDA766 is not required. Importer must obtain Temporary Import Bond (TIB).

Example: RC2 Trade show June 2-6, 2012; TIB is attached

The following RD Codes are used when products *DO NOT COMPLY* with U.S. Federal 

performance standards but are in the process of being brought into compliance. The products

are being held intact in a bonded warehouse and will remain under Temporary Import Bond

(TIB); will not be introduced into commerce until notification is received from FDA that the

products have been brought into compliance in accordance with an FDA approved petition

(Form FDA 766).

A Form FDA 766, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), and a new product report must be provided to bring

these products into compliance. Select the code and qualifier, if appropriate, that best describes the

product information being transmitted. A completed Form FDA 766 will be submitted to the FDA

district office that has detained the importation. District offices typically confer with FDA/CDRH with

the review of the Form FDA 766 petitions, the CAP, and a new product report, to ensure necessary

corrections to the product will be done correctly.

RD1

EPRC Product Declaration D1 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when products do not comply with the applicable U.S. Federal 

Performance Standard and an approved petition (Form FDA 766) is provided. Entry must be held

intact in bonded warehouse and an approved Form FDA 766 must be provided along with TIB, 

approved CAP, and a radiation safety product report accepted by FDA/CDRH. There is no qualifier 

for this code.

Example: RD1 (there is no qualifier) 

(and attach an approved form FDA 766 along with evidence of Temporary Import 

Bond (TIB))
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RD2

EPRC Product Declaration D2 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when products do not comply with the applicable U.S. Federal 

Performance Standard and a petition request (Form FDA 766) is provided for approval. Entry must be

held intact in bonded warehouse; obtain Form FDA 766, and Temporary Import Bond (TIB). The

firm’s CAP and radiation safety product report are to be reviewed by District Office and FDA/CDRH. 

The reconditioning cannot proceed without an approved Form FDA 766.

Example: RD2 (there is no qualifier)

(A completed Form FDA 766 along with evidence of Temporary Import Bond (TIB) should be 

submitted with applicable entry documentation at time of entry.)

RD3

EPRC Product Declaration D3 (FDA 2877)

This affirmation should be transmitted when products do not comply with the applicable U.S. Federal 

Performance Standard, and a detailed petition (Form FDA 766) will be provided within 60 days for 

FDA approval. Entry must be held intact in bonded warehouse, and the entry must be placed on

Temporary Import Bond (TIB). The importer has 60 days to submit Form FDA 766 and provide the

CAP and radiation safety product report (which will be jointly reviewed by the District Office and

FDA/CDRH).

Example: RD3 03/30/2016 “Petition Form FDA 766 will be provided within 60 days; TIB is

obtained for the entry.”

REG

Drug (Firm) Registration Number (Human/Animal/Biologics)

This affirmation’s qualifier is the Drug Registration Number of the firm manufacturing the product

identified in the FDA line. The Drug Registration Number is a unique facility identifier (UFI)

submitted by a registrant to FDA/CDER, FDA/CVM or FDA/CBER. The FFD&C Act requires most

establishments that manufacturer, prepare, propagate, compound, or process a drug or drugs, to

register with the FDA. Currently, the preferred UFI System for a drug registration number for 

FDA/CDER and FDA/CVM is the DUNS number assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet. The 

drug establishment registration number can be the FEI or DUNS for FDA/CBER.

Example: REG 999999999

REG 1234
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RNE

Food for Research or Evaluation

This affirmation should be transmitted if the human or animal food offered for import is exempt from 

the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulation requirements because the food is 

intended to be used for research or evaluation. This exemption applies if the food is not intended for 

retail sale and is not sold or distributed to the public; the food is labeled with the statement, “Food for 

research or evaluation use”; and the food is imported in a small quantity that is consistent with a 

research, analysis, or quality assurance purpose, the food is used only for this purpose, and any 

unused quantity is properly disposed of. 

Example: RNE (there is no qualifier)

RNO

Rail Car Number

This affirmation and qualifier are used to identify the car number for freight shipped by rail. If the Rail 

Car Number is not available, enter “Does Not Exist”.

Example: RNO CP388686

RNO Does Not Exist

SE

Substantially Equivalent (Tobacco)

If not commercially marketed in the U.S. as of Feb. 15 2007, this affirmation should be transmitted to

affirm the submission of a substantial equivalence reports to FDA for the tobacco product in the entry

line. When this affirmation is transmitted, TST and its qualifier must also be transmitted. There is no 

qualifier for this code.

Example: SE (there is no qualifier)

SFR

Shippers Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for a food shipper.

Example: SFR 12345678912

SID

Submission Identifier (SID) Number

This affirmation and qualifier will be the number identifying a specific process filing for a Low-Acid

Canned Food (LACF) or Acidified Food (AF) product filed with FDA for the product identified in the

FDA line. See the FCE and VOL Affirmation Code definitions.

Example: SID 20110623005
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SIF

Seafood HACCP Importer Firm

This affirmation and required qualifier should be used to identify the responsible U.S. firm as defined

by 21 CFR 123.3. The HACCP Importer is defined as either the U.S. owner or the U.S. consignee at

the time of entry, responsible for insuring the goods are in compliance with the requirements of the

HACCP regulation. The term HACCP "Importer" is not the same as the "Importer of Record" as

defined by U.S. Customs regulations. However an Importer of Record may also be the U.S. owner or

U.S. consignee. The qualifier required is the FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) for the HACCP

Importer.

Example: SIF 3888440551

SRN

Submitter Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the Prior Notice Submitter of a food shipment.

Example: SRN 12345678901

STN

Biologics Submission Tracking Number

This affirmation and the qualifier for this code should be the Submission Tracking Number issued by

FDA/CBER for the licensed biological product identified in the FDA line. The Submission Tracking

Number is the biologics license application (BLA) number. The STN is associated with the

manufacturer and a specific product. The first six digits represent the original submission tracking

number.

Example: STN 123456

TFR

Transmitter Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the Prior Notice Transmitter of a food shipment.

Example: TFR 12345678901
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TST

Tobacco Submission Tracking Number

This affirmation, with required qualifier, should be the submission tracking number issued by

FDA/CTP for the tobacco product identified in the FDA line. The submission tracking number is the

Substantially Equivalent (SE), Premarket Tobacco Application (PMT), or Exemption from Substantial 

Equivalence (EX) number. This affirmation is mandatory if the tobacco product was not commercially

marketed in the U.S. as of February 15, 2007.

Example: TST PM1234567

TST EX1234567

TST SE1234567

UFR

Ultimate Consignee Food Facility Registration Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be transmitted for the ultimate consignee of a food shipment.

Example: UFR 12345678901

VAN

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Number (ANADA)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Abbreviated New Animal Drug Number (ANADA) issued

by FDA/CVM, for the animal drug product identified in the FDA line. This number is the approval 

number for an abbreviated new animal drug application. This number is always a 6 digit number 

listed as “200XXX”. The 200 number series indicates the product is a generic new animal drug.

Example: VAN 200123

VES

Ocean Vessel Name

This affirmation and qualifier will be the name of the vessel when the mode of transportation is 

ocean.

Example: VES Evergreen Teresa
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VFD

Veterinary Feed Directive

This affirmation should be transmitted as confirmation to FDA/CVM that a Veterinary Feed Directive

(VFD) notification has been submitted by the distributor of the product identified in the FDA line. VFD

drugs are new animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed, which are limited by an approved 

new animal drug application (NADA), conditionally approved NADA, or index listing to use under the 

professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Feeding of an animal with feed bearing or 

containing a VFD drug (VFD) must be authorized by a lawful VFD issued by a licensed veterinarian 

(21 CFR 558.6(a)(a)).

Example: VFD (there is no qualifier)

VFL

Medicated Feed Mill License (MFL)

This affirmation’s qualifier should be the Medicated Feed Mill License number assigned by FDA/CVM

for the manufacturer of the product identified in the FDA line. An approved medicated feed mill 

license, Form FDA 3448, is required for facilities that manufacture feed using Category II, Type A 

medicated articles; liquid and free-choice medicated feed containing a Category II drug; or liquid 

and free-choice medicated feed containing a Category 1 drug that follow an approved proprietary 

formula and/or specifications. The FDA application Form FDA 3448 and instructions for filling out the

form that can be used by a new licensee can be found at:

https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/reports-manuals-forms/forms.

Example: VFL 1234567

VFT

Voyage, Trip, Flight Number

This affirmation and qualifier will be the voyage number, trip number or flight number when the 

mode of transportation is ocean, truck, rail or air. If the trip number is not available, enter “Does 

Not Exist”.

Example: VFT 1419E

VFT Does Not Exist

VIN

Investigational New Animal Drug Number (INAD) and Generic Investigational New Animal Drug 

Number (JINAD)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the Investigational New Animal Drug Number or Generic 

Investigational New Animal Drug Number issued by FDA/CVM for the product identified in the FDA 

line. This qualifier is a six (6) digit number.

Example: VIN 123456
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VNA

New Animal Drug Application Number (NADA)

This affirmation and qualifier should be the New Animal Drug Application (NADA) issued by FDA/CVM

for the product identified in the FDA line. The NADA number is a 6-digit number. This also 

includes conditionally approved new animal drugs, type A medicated articles and Minor 

Species Index File Numbers. Note: for drugs originally approved roughly prior to 1990 the 

number may be represented as having less than 6 digits but never less than 4. 

Example: VNA 123456

VNA 1234 (approval prior to 1990 may have four digits x-xxx)

VOL

LACF/ AF Volume (Low Acid Canned Food / Acidified Food)

This affirmation and qualifier may be used to communicate the container volume and unit of measure 

of an Acidified Food (AF) or Low-Acid Food product that is packaged in a container that does not 

have a traditional size/dimension. The filer should verify with the importer whether the container 

size/dimensions or volume were supplied to FDA by the manufacturer. Use of the VOL code instead

of the Container Size/Dimension, when Container Size/Dimension is part of the scheduled process,

will result in a failure of the automated data base look-up.

Example: VOL 64

VQI

Voluntary Qualified Importer Program Number

This affirmation and qualifier may be used to provide the Program Number of the Voluntary Qualified 

Importer. The number is provided to the Voluntary Qualified Importer after acceptance into the 

program and successful payment of the VQIP User Fee. This affirmation and qualifier should only be 

used for those lines of an entry containing foods that are included in an approved VQIP application 

(VQIP foods). Additional information about the program including information on the use of this 

affirmation and qualifier is outlined in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program Guidance for Industry.

Example: VQI 12345