# Parcels

### The Parcel Object

This section describes the different attributes available for a parcel.

| Attribute           | Type       | Description                                                                                               |
| ------------------- | ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| description         | *string*   | Description of items in parcel.                                                                           |
| id                  | *string*   | Unique identifier for parcel.                                                                             |
| items               | *array*    | Array of [parcel item](/tship/miscallaneous/parcel-item.md) objects representing the items in the parcel. |
| metadata            | *object*   | Provide additional information for a parcel.                                                              |
| parcel\_id          | *string*   | Unique reference for parcel.                                                                              |
| packaging           | *string*   | Unique reference for packaging.                                                                           |
| total\_weight       | *number*   | Total weight of items in parcel + packaging weight.                                                       |
| weight              | *number*   | Weight of items in parcel.                                                                                |
| used                | *boolean*  | Indicates if a parcel has been used in an active shipment.                                                |
| proof\_of\_payments | array      | An array of string containing urls to documents/files                                                     |
| rec\_docs           | array      | An array of string containing urls of images of parcel on a scale or with measuring tape                  |
| created\_at         | *datetime* | Time parcel created.                                                                                      |
| updated\_at         | *datetime* | Time parcel last updated.                                                                                 |


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