Shipping Country Code Reference
China ISO Shipping Codes: CN, CHN & 156
China ISO 3166-1 shipping codes: CN, CHN, and 156. Includes currency CNY and freight documentation context.
- Alpha-2
- CN
- Alpha-3
- CHN
- Numeric
- 156
- Currency
- CNY
- Region
- Asia
Use CN and CHN to identify China consistently in freight documents, customs data, addresses, and logistics systems.
The numeric ISO code is 156, while CNY identifies the national currency used in trade documentation.
These are ISO and shipping-reference codes, not telephone dialing codes. Confirm customs and product requirements separately for each shipment.
China country codes
Alpha-2: CN. Alpha-3: CHN. Numeric: 156. Currency: CNY.
Where these codes are used
ISO country codes appear on customs declarations, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and in logistics and tracking systems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ISO country code for China?
The alpha-2 code is CN and the alpha-3 code is CHN. The numeric code is 156.
What currency code does China use?
CNY.