UN/EDIFACT D00B COMDIS Message

Review the COMDIS segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D00B EDIFACT directory.

UNH Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required
BGM To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number. (Max 1) Required
  • C002 – Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
    • 1001 – Code specifying the document name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Certificate providing the values of an analysis.
      • 2 – Certificate certifying the conformity to predefined definitions.
      • 3 – Certificate certifying the quality of goods, services etc.
      • 4 – Report providing the results of a test session.
      • 5 – Report specifying the performance values of products.
      • 6 – Report providing specification values of products.
      • 7 – Reports on events during production process.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Document/message providing basic data concerning a party.
      • 11 – A pre-approved document relating to federal label approval requirements.
      • 12 – Certificate certifying a specific quality of agricultural products.
      • 13 – Document/message which evidences the transport of goods by post (e.g. mail, parcel, etc.).
      • 14 – Certificate certifying the weight of goods.
      • 15 – Document/message specifying the weight of goods.
      • 16 – Document by means of which the documentary credit applicant specifies the conditions for the certificate and by whom the certificate is to be issued.
      • 17 – Document identifying goods in which the issuing authority expressly certifies that the goods originate in a specific country or part of, or group of countries. It also states the price and/or cost of the goods with the purpose of determining the customs origin.
      • 18 – Specific form of transit declaration issued by the exporter (movement certificate).
      • 19 – Certificate certifying the quantity of goods, services etc.
      • 20 – Usage of QALITY-message.

      Showing 20 of 566 values defined for element 1001 in D00B.

    • 1131 – Code identifying a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code list containing logistics and program management activities.
      • 2 – A code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD 9).
      • 3 – Code list identifying operating status of an entity.
      • 4 – A code list containing codes assigned to operating military units to identify the name and address of the unit.
      • 5 – A code list identifying a facility(ies).
      • 6 – A code list to identify acknowledgement and error codes applicable at the application level.
      • 7 – List of codes identifying organizations in the health care industry.
      • 8 – A code list containing electromagnetic transmitter identifications.
      • 9 – Lists of codes identifying name and address information for organizations participating in a military assistance program.
      • 10 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under the Medicare program.
      • 11 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under a Medicaid program.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – A list of codes identifying employees of an organization.
      • 14 – Code list identifying the location from which a sample is taken.
      • 15 – Code list containing classifications of medical services for use in determining the medical benefits payable.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 17 – Code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD 10).
      • 18 – Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications.
      • 19 – A list of codes representing standardized text clauses.
      • 20 – A code list that provides a hierarchical classification of goods and services for the purposes of resource discovery and spend analysis.

      Showing 20 of 247 values defined for element 1131 in D00B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 276 values defined for element 3055 in D00B.

    • 1000 – Name of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C106 – Identification of a document/message by its number and eventually its version or revision.
    • 1004 – To identify a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1056 – To identify a version.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To identify a revision.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 1225 – Code indicating the function of the message.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Message cancelling a previous transmission for a given transaction.
    • 2 – Message containing items to be added.
    • 3 – Message containing items to be deleted.
    • 4 – Message containing items to be changed.
    • 5 – Message replacing a previous message.
    • 6 – Message confirming the details of a previous transmission where such confirmation is required or recommended under the terms of a trading partner agreement.
    • 7 – The message is a duplicate of a previously generated message.
    • 8 – Description to be provided.
    • 9 – Initial transmission related to a given transaction.
    • 10 – Message whose reference number is not filed.
    • 11 – Message responding to a previous message or document.
    • 12 – Message indicating that the referenced message was received but not yet processed.
    • 13 – Self explanatory.
    • 14 – Self explanatory.
    • 15 – Repeated message transmission for reminding purposes.
    • 16 – Message content is a proposal.
    • 17 – Referenced transaction cancelled, reissued message will follow.
    • 18 – New issue of a previous message (maybe cancelled).
    • 19 – Change information submitted by buyer but initiated by seller.
    • 20 – Message to replace the heading of a previous message.

    Showing 20 of 63 values defined for element 1225 in D00B.

  • 4343 – Code specifying the type of acknowledgment required or transmitted.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Receiver of the payment message needs to return a debit advice in response to the payment message.
    • AB – Indicates that an acknowledgement relating to receipt of message is required.
    • AC – Acknowledge complete including changes.
    • AD – Acknowledge complete without changes.
    • AE – A debit advice is requested for each transaction in the message.
    • AF – The sender wishes to receive both a Debit Advice and an acknowledgement of receipt for a payment message.
    • AG – Authentication, by a party, of a document established for him by another party.
    • AH – A debit advice and message acknowledgement are requested for each transaction in the message.
    • AI – Acknowledgement of changes only is required.
    • AJ – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g. cargo booking or quotation request) is being dealt with.
    • AP – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted.
    • AQ – The sender of the message expects a response.
    • AR – Documentary credit collection forwarded directly.
    • AS – The receiver of the message is to acknowledge receipt of the message and sent a credit advice for each credit.
    • CA – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted under conditions indicated in this message.
    • CO – Indication that the message contains the physical measurements on which the charges will be based.
    • NA – Self explanatory.
    • RE – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) is not accepted.
    • UR – The message recipient is to send a credit advice in response to the message.
    • US – An acknowledgement is requested when an error occurred.
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 9)
  • C506 – Identification of a reference.
    • 1153 – Code qualifying a reference.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • AAA – [1018] Reference number assigned by the seller to his acknowledgement of an order.
      • AAB – [1088] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Proforma Invoice.
      • AAC – [1172] Reference number assigned by issuing bank to a Documentary credit.
      • AAD – [1318] Reference number assigned by the issuer to a Contract Addendum.
      • AAE – Reference number assigned to a goods declaration.
      • AAF – A reference number identifying a debit card.
      • AAG – Reference number assigned by issuing party to an offer.
      • AAH – Reference number allocated by the bank to a batch of different underlying interbank transactions.
      • AAI – Reference number allocated by the bank to one specific interbank transaction.
      • AAJ – Reference number assigned by issuer to a delivery order.
      • AAK – Reference number assigned by issuing party to a despatch advice.
      • AAL – Reference number identifying a specific product drawing.
      • AAM – Reference number assigned to a waybill, see: 1001 = 700.
      • AAN – Reference number assigned by buyer to a delivery schedule.
      • AAO – [1362] Reference assigned by the consignee to a shipment.
      • AAP – [1310] Reference to a specific consignment forming part of a contract allowing part deliveries.
      • AAQ – [8260] Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify a unit load device e.g. freight container.
      • AAR – A reference number assigned by a municipality to identify a business.
      • AAS – [1188] Reference assigned by the carrier or his agent to the transport document.
      • AAT – Identifies the master label number of any package type.

      Showing 20 of 737 values defined for element 1153 in D00B.

    • 1154 – Identifies a reference.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 1156 – To identify a line of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
    • 4000 – To identify the version of a reference.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1060 – To identify a revision.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9)
  • C507 – Date and/or time, or period relevant to the specified date/time/period type.
    • 2005 – Code qualifying the function of a date, time or period.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Actual date/time on which the service was completed.
      • 2 – Date on which buyer requests goods to be delivered.
      • 3 – [2376] Date when a Commercial Invoice is issued.
      • 4 – [2010] Date when an order is issued.
      • 5 – A period of time when saleable stocks are expected to cover demand for a product.
      • 6 – The date an entity moved from a location.
      • 7 – Date and/or time at which specified event or document becomes effective.
      • 8 – Date/time when the purchase order is received by the seller.
      • 9 – Date/time of processing.
      • 10 – Date on which goods should be shipped or despatched by the supplier.
      • 11 – (2170) Date/time on which the goods are or are expected to be despatched or shipped.
      • 12 – Date by which payment should be made if discount terms are to apply.
      • 13 – Date by which payment must be made.
      • 14 – Date/time when instalments are due.
      • 15 – Date/time when promotion activities begin.
      • 16 – Date/time when promotion activities end.
      • 17 – Date and/or time when the shipper of the goods expects delivery will take place.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 19 – Period of time between slaughter and delivery during which meat is ageing.
      • 20 – Date/time when cheque is issued.

      Showing 20 of 725 values defined for element 2005 in D00B.

    • 2380 – The value of a date, a date and time, a time or of a period in a specified representation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 2379 – Code specifying the representation of a date, time or period.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 2 – Calendar date: D = Day; M = Month; Y = Year.
      • 3 – Calendar date: M = Month; D = Day; Y = Year.
      • 4 – Calendar date C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day.
      • 5 – Calendar date and time: C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day; H=Hour; M=Minute.
      • 101 – Calendar date: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day.
      • 102 – Calendar date: C = Century ; Y = Year ; M = Month ; D = Day.
      • 103 – Calendar week day: Y = Year ; W = Week ; D = Day Week number 01 is always first week of January Day number 1 is always Monday.
      • 105 – Calendar day: Y = Year ; D = Day January the first = Day 001 Always start numbering the days of the year from January 1st through December 31st.
      • 106 – Day of a month: M = Month; D = Day.
      • 107 – Day's number within a specific year: D = Day.
      • 108 – Week's number within a specific year: W = Week.
      • 109 – Month's number within a specific year: M = Month.
      • 110 – Day's number within is a specific month: D = Day.
      • 201 – Calendar date including time without seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; M = Minute.
      • 202 – Calendar date including time with seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; m = Minutes = Seconds.
      • 203 – Calendar date including time with minutes: C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day; H=Hour; M=Minutes.
      • 204 – Calendar date including time with seconds: C=Century;Y=Year; M=Month;D=Day;H=Hour;M=Minute;S=Second.
      • 205 – Calendar date including time and time zone expressed in hours and minutes. ZHHMM = time zone given as offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
      • 301 – See 201 + Z = Time zone.
      • 302 – See 202 + Z = Time zone.

      Showing 20 of 76 values defined for element 2379 in D00B.

CUX To specify currencies used in the transaction and relevant details for the rate of exchange. (Max 9)
  • C504 – The usage to which a currency relates.
    • 6347 – Code qualifying the usage of a currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency in which charges are to be paid.
      • 2 – The currency applicable to amounts stated. It may have to be converted.
      • 3 – The currency which should be used to the target destination of the transaction.
      • 4 – Currency applicable to amounts stated in a transport document/message.
      • 5 – Currency on which the calculation is based.
      • 6 – Additional currency the message recipient needs for information purposes. The actual message amount(s) is/are not based upon this currency.
      • 7 – Currency in which the account is held.
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 6 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted.
      • 7 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 6348 – To specify the value of the multiplication factor used in expressing currency units.
      Type: n, Max Length: 4
  • C504 – The usage to which a currency relates.
    • 6347 – Code qualifying the usage of a currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency in which charges are to be paid.
      • 2 – The currency applicable to amounts stated. It may have to be converted.
      • 3 – The currency which should be used to the target destination of the transaction.
      • 4 – Currency applicable to amounts stated in a transport document/message.
      • 5 – Currency on which the calculation is based.
      • 6 – Additional currency the message recipient needs for information purposes. The actual message amount(s) is/are not based upon this currency.
      • 7 – Currency in which the account is held.
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 6 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted.
      • 7 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 6348 – To specify the value of the multiplication factor used in expressing currency units.
      Type: n, Max Length: 4
  • 5402 – To specify the rate at which one specified currency is expressed in another specified currency.
    Type: n, Max Length: 12
  • 6341 – To identify an exchange rate currency market.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – Self explanatory.
    • AAB – The currency exchange rate is set by the Central Bank of Colombia.
    • AMS – Self explanatory.
    • ARG – Argentina exchange.
    • AST – Self explanatory.
    • AUS – Wiener Boersenkammer.
    • BEL – Commission de la Bourse Bruxelles.
    • CAN – Self explanatory.
    • CAR – Self explanatory.
    • CIE – Currency rates published by the US Customs Information Exchange, 6 WTC, New York NY 10048-0945, USA.
    • DEN – Koebenhavns Fondsboers.
    • ECR – Description to be provided.
    • FIN – Self explanatory.
    • FRA – Self explanatory.
    • IMF – Self explanatory.
    • LNF – Self explanatory.
    • LNS – Self explanatory.
    • MIL – Self explanatory.
    • NOR – Self explanatory.
    • NYC – Self explanatory.

    Showing 20 of 24 values defined for element 6341 in D00B.

Group SG1 (Max 99)
NAD To specify the name/address and their related function, either by C082 only and/or unstructured by C058 or structured by C080 thru 3207. (Max 1) Required
  • C082 – Identification of a transaction party by code.
    • 3039 – Code specifying the identity of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 1131 – Code identifying a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code list containing logistics and program management activities.
      • 2 – A code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD 9).
      • 3 – Code list identifying operating status of an entity.
      • 4 – A code list containing codes assigned to operating military units to identify the name and address of the unit.
      • 5 – A code list identifying a facility(ies).
      • 6 – A code list to identify acknowledgement and error codes applicable at the application level.
      • 7 – List of codes identifying organizations in the health care industry.
      • 8 – A code list containing electromagnetic transmitter identifications.
      • 9 – Lists of codes identifying name and address information for organizations participating in a military assistance program.
      • 10 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under the Medicare program.
      • 11 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under a Medicaid program.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – A list of codes identifying employees of an organization.
      • 14 – Code list identifying the location from which a sample is taken.
      • 15 – Code list containing classifications of medical services for use in determining the medical benefits payable.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 17 – Code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD 10).
      • 18 – Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications.
      • 19 – A list of codes representing standardized text clauses.
      • 20 – A code list that provides a hierarchical classification of goods and services for the purposes of resource discovery and spend analysis.

      Showing 20 of 247 values defined for element 1131 in D00B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 276 values defined for element 3055 in D00B.

  • C058 – Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
    • 3124 – Free form description of a name and address line.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3124 – Free form description of a name and address line.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form description of a name and address line.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form description of a name and address line.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form description of a name and address line.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C080 – Identification of a transaction party by name, one to five lines. Party name may be formatted.
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3045 – Code specifying the representation of a party name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Name component 1: Family name. Name component 2: Given name or initials. Name component 3: Given name or initials. Name component 4: Maiden name. Name component 5: Title Group of name components transmitted in sequence with name component 1 transmitted first. The maiden name is the family name given at birth of a female. Other names are self-explanatory.
      • 2 – Name component 1: paternal name; name component 2: maternal name; name component 3: given name or initial(s); name component 4: middle name or initial(s); name component 5: name suffix.
      • 3 – Name component 1: Qualification Name component 2: First part of the name Name component 3: Second part of the name.
  • C059 – Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to four lines.
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C819 – To specify a part of a country (eg county or part of a city).
    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 276 values defined for element 3055 in D00B.

  • 3035 – Code giving specific meaning to a party.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Party to be billed in accordance with AAR Accounting rule 11.
    • AB – Third party who arranged the purchase of merchandise on behalf of the actual buyer.
    • AE – Any natural or legal person who makes a declaration to an official body on behalf of another natural or legal person, where legally permitted (CCC).
    • AF – Natural or legal person responsible for the satisfactory performance of a Customs transit operation. Source: CCC.
    • AG – (3196) Party authorized to act on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Agent acting on behalf of the transit principal (CCC).
    • AI – Person who has been chosen for a job.
    • AJ – The party which has issued all mutually agreed codes used in the message.
    • AK – Party to whom acknowledgement should be sent.
    • AL – (3340) Party accepting liability for goods held or moving (e.g. transit) under a Customs authorization and - when applicable - a guarantee.
    • AM – Employee of a company or firm authorized to act on behalf of that company or firm e.g. to make a Customs declaration.
    • AN – Person or company which is authorised by the relevant Customs authority to import goods without payment all taxes or specific taxes at the point of entry into the country.
    • AO – Party account is assigned to.
    • AP – (3352) Party accepting goods, products, services etc.
    • AQ – Person or company approved by the relevant authority in the country to pack and export specific goods under Customs supervision.
    • AR – Exporter authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AS – Identifies the financial institution servicing the account(s).
    • AT – Importer authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AU – Trader authorized/approved by Customs for special transit procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AV – Party that has delegated the authority to take a certain action on behalf of a company or agency.

    Showing 20 of 519 values defined for element 3035 in D00B.

  • 3164 – Name of a city.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3251 – Code specifying the postal zone or address.
    Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • 3207 – Identification of the name of the country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1)
  • C056 – Code and/or name of a department or employee. Code preferred.
    • 3413 – Code specifying the name of a department or employee.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 3412 – Name of a department or employee.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3139 – Code specifying the function of a contact (e.g. department or person).
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Department/person to contact for matters regarding insurance.
    • AB – Department/person to contact for matters regarding the workshop.
    • AC – Department/person in charge of accepting incoming goods.
    • AD – The contact responsible for accounting matters.
    • AE – Department/person to contact for matters regarding contracts.
    • AF – Department/person to contact for matters regarding land registry.
    • AG – Department/person of the agent which acts on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical coordination of works.
    • AI – Department/person to contact for matters regarding project management on behalf of the contractor.
    • AJ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding investments.
    • AK – Department/person to contact for matters regarding management of works on behalf of the owner.
    • AL – Department/person to contact for matters regarding personnel (human resources).
    • AM – Department/person to contact for matters regarding claims.
    • AN – Department/person to contact for laboratory matters.
    • AO – Department/person to contact for matters regarding plant/equipment.
    • AP – Department/person responsible for the accounts payable function within a corporation.
    • AQ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding quantity surveying.
    • AR – Department/person responsible for the accounts receivable within a corporation.
    • AS – Department/person to contact for matters regarding public relations.
    • AT – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical issues.

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COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 5)
  • C076 – Communication number of a department or employee in a specified channel.
    • 3148 – To identify a communication address.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512 (Required)
    • 3155 – Code qualifying the communication address.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • AA – A process that, on demand, connects two or more data terminal equipments and permits the exclusive use of a data circuit between them until the connection is released (ISO).
      • AB – Communications number assigned by Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA).
      • AC – Communications number assigned by Aeronautical Radio Inc.
      • AD – AT&T mailbox identifier.
      • AE – Peripheral device identification.
      • AF – The switched telecommunications network of the United States Department of Defense.
      • AG – The switched telecommunications network of the United States government.
      • AH – Data exchange via the World Wide Web.
      • AI – Identifies that portion of an international telephone number representing the country code to be used when calling internationally.
      • AJ – Identifies the alternate telephone number.
      • AK – Code that identifies the communications number for the online videotex service.
      • AL – Identifies the cellular phone number.
      • AM – The international telephone direct line number.
      • AN – ODETTE File Transfer Protocol.
      • CA – Self explanatory.
      • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
      • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
      • EX – Telephone extension.
      • FT – According to ISO.
      • FX – Device used for transmitting and reproducing fixed graphic material (as printing) by means of signals over telephone lines or other electronic transmission media.

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Group SG2 (Max 9999)
DOC To identify documents and details directly related to it. (Max 1) Required
  • C002 – Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
    • 1001 – Code specifying the document name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Certificate providing the values of an analysis.
      • 2 – Certificate certifying the conformity to predefined definitions.
      • 3 – Certificate certifying the quality of goods, services etc.
      • 4 – Report providing the results of a test session.
      • 5 – Report specifying the performance values of products.
      • 6 – Report providing specification values of products.
      • 7 – Reports on events during production process.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Document/message providing basic data concerning a party.
      • 11 – A pre-approved document relating to federal label approval requirements.
      • 12 – Certificate certifying a specific quality of agricultural products.
      • 13 – Document/message which evidences the transport of goods by post (e.g. mail, parcel, etc.).
      • 14 – Certificate certifying the weight of goods.
      • 15 – Document/message specifying the weight of goods.
      • 16 – Document by means of which the documentary credit applicant specifies the conditions for the certificate and by whom the certificate is to be issued.
      • 17 – Document identifying goods in which the issuing authority expressly certifies that the goods originate in a specific country or part of, or group of countries. It also states the price and/or cost of the goods with the purpose of determining the customs origin.
      • 18 – Specific form of transit declaration issued by the exporter (movement certificate).
      • 19 – Certificate certifying the quantity of goods, services etc.
      • 20 – Usage of QALITY-message.

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    • 1131 – Code identifying a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code list containing logistics and program management activities.
      • 2 – A code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD 9).
      • 3 – Code list identifying operating status of an entity.
      • 4 – A code list containing codes assigned to operating military units to identify the name and address of the unit.
      • 5 – A code list identifying a facility(ies).
      • 6 – A code list to identify acknowledgement and error codes applicable at the application level.
      • 7 – List of codes identifying organizations in the health care industry.
      • 8 – A code list containing electromagnetic transmitter identifications.
      • 9 – Lists of codes identifying name and address information for organizations participating in a military assistance program.
      • 10 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under the Medicare program.
      • 11 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under a Medicaid program.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – A list of codes identifying employees of an organization.
      • 14 – Code list identifying the location from which a sample is taken.
      • 15 – Code list containing classifications of medical services for use in determining the medical benefits payable.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 17 – Code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD 10).
      • 18 – Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications.
      • 19 – A list of codes representing standardized text clauses.
      • 20 – A code list that provides a hierarchical classification of goods and services for the purposes of resource discovery and spend analysis.

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    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

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    • 1000 – Name of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C503 – Identification of document/message by number, status, source and/or language.
    • 1004 – To identify a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1373 – Code specifying the status of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Notice that a specific document will be accompanying the goods.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Notice that a specific document/message will be transmitted via a separate EDI message.
      • 5 – Notice that the specific document or message is for information only.
      • 6 – Notice that a specific document or message will not be sent via EDI.
      • 7 – Request for a specific message to be formatted and transmitted or a request for a specific document to be raised and sent.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – The document or message is to be printed.
      • 10 – Specific document is currently valid.
      • 11 – Specified document is not available.
      • 12 – Customs declaration to which the document is related completed or exhaust the allowance stated on the document. The document is attached to the Customs declaration.
      • 13 – Customs declaration to which the document is related does not complete or exhaust the allowance stated on the document . The document is not attached to the declaration but has already been lodged in the Customs station.
      • 14 – Customs declaration to which the document is related completed or exhaust the allowance stated on the document. The usage of the document is complete. The document is not attached to the declaration but has already been lodged in the Customs station.
      • 15 – Customs declaration to which the document is related does not complete or exhaust the allowance stated on the document. The document can continue to be used for future declarations until the allowance is exhausted. The document is not attached to the declaration but has already been lodged in the Customs station.
      • 16 – Specified document is not or cannot be attached.
      • 17 – Document not attached to the Customs declaration but is attached to the goods.
      • 18 – Specified document is attached to the Customs declaration and will be required to be returned to the declarant after Customs endorsement.
      • 19 – Application has been submitted for that document.
      • 20 – Indicates that the document has legal validity from the date of receival of the cargo.

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    • 1366 – Free form description of the source of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3453 – Code specifying the language name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 1056 – To identify a version.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To identify a revision.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 3153 – Code specifying the type of communication medium.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – A process that, on demand, connects two or more data terminal equipments and permits the exclusive use of a data circuit between them until the connection is released (ISO).
    • AB – Communications number assigned by Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA).
    • AC – Communications number assigned by Aeronautical Radio Inc.
    • AD – A communication channel identifying a courier.
    • CA – Self explanatory.
    • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
    • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
    • EX – Telephone extension.
    • FT – According to ISO.
    • FX – Device used for transmitting and reproducing fixed graphic material (as printing) by means of signals over telephone lines or other electronic transmission media.
    • GM – Self explanatory.
    • IE – Self explanatory.
    • IM – Internal mail address/number.
    • MA – Postal service document delivery.
    • PB – Self explanatory.
    • PS – The process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets so that a channel is occupied only during the transmission; upon completion of the transmission the channel is made available for the transfer of other packets (ISO).
    • SW – Communications address assigned by Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
    • TE – Voice/data transmission by telephone.
    • TG – Text transmission via telegraph.
    • TL – Transmission of text/data via telex.

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  • 1220 – Quantity of document copies required.
    Type: n, Max Length: 2
  • 1218 – Quantity of document originals required.
    Type: n, Max Length: 2
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

MOA To specify a monetary amount. (Max 2)
  • C516 – Amount of goods or services stated as a monetary amount in a specified currency.
    • 5025 – Code qualifying the type of monetary amount.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – First VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 1 to 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 2 – Second VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 2 or 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 3 – Third VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 4 – Royalties relating to the imported goods that the buyer must pay, either directly or indirectly, as a condition of sale, to the extent that they are not included in the price actually paid or payable.
      • 5 – The amount specified is the adjusted amount.
      • 6 – The owing amount in the currency used as reference in the transaction.
      • 7 – Charges which parties agreed upon.
      • 8 – [5422] Total amount of allowance or charge.
      • 9 – Amount to be paid.
      • 10 – Indicates that the amount is based on the charged currency.
      • 11 – Amount that has been paid.
      • 12 – Amount which was remitted (see remittance advice).
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – The amount in the currency in which the amount is paid or has to be paid.
      • 15 – The addition of the balance all accounts divided by the number of accounts.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – The complete quantity of anything needed for or made in one operation or lot.
      • 18 – Fee charged by a broker for acting on behalf of a third party.
      • 19 – Commission paid by the importer to his/her agent for the service of representing him/her in the purchase.
      • 20 – Value of data contained on the carrier media (e.g. magnetic tape).

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    • 5004 – To specify a monetary amount.
      Type: n, Max Length: 35
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 6 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted.
      • 7 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The name or symbol of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The name or symbol of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 4405 – Code specifying a status.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Remark that the requested service in the order remains outstanding.
      • 2 – The instruction has been completed.
      • 3 – The information has been passed on.
      • 4 – The amount has the status of finality.
      • 5 – The amount is subject to finality.
      • 6 – The amount quoted is a minimum tariff.
      • 7 – The amount quoted is a fixed tariff.
      • 8 – The amount quoted is a maximum tariff.
      • 9 – The amount is quoted for information only, it is not part of the charges to be deducted or added.
      • 10 – The amount is available today.
      • 11 – The amount is available on the next banking office day after the booking date.
      • 12 – The amount is available on the second banking office day after the booking date.
      • 13 – The amount available on the third banking office day after the booking date.
      • 14 – Funds not collected by beneficiary.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Self explanatory.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self-explanatory.

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Group SG3 (Max 9)
AJT To identify the reason for an adjustment. (Max 1) Required
  • 4465 – Code specifying the adjustment reason.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Self explanatory.
    • 2 – Goods of inferior quality.
    • 3 – Self explanatory.
    • 4 – Self explanatory.
    • 5 – Self explanatory.
    • 6 – Self explanatory.
    • 7 – Self explanatory.
    • 8 – Self explanatory.
    • 9 – Self explanatory.
    • 10 – Cost of draft has been deducted from payment.
    • 11 – Bank charges have been deducted from payment.
    • 12 – Agent commission has been deducted from payment.
    • 13 – Buyer claims an existing (financial) obligation from seller which (partly) offsets the outstanding invoice(s).
    • 14 – Delivery not according to specifications.
    • 15 – Goods returned to agent.
    • 16 – Goods partly returned.
    • 17 – Goods damaged in transit.
    • 18 – Buyer does not accept invoice(s) charge as it relates to goods where the ownership remains with the seller until sold.
    • 19 – Trade discount deducted from payment.
    • 20 – Penalty amount deducted for later delivery.

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  • 1082 – To identify a line item.
    Type: an, Max Length: 6
FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 9)
  • C107 – Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
    • 4441 – Code specifying free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17 (Required)
    • 1131 – Code identifying a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code list containing logistics and program management activities.
      • 2 – A code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD 9).
      • 3 – Code list identifying operating status of an entity.
      • 4 – A code list containing codes assigned to operating military units to identify the name and address of the unit.
      • 5 – A code list identifying a facility(ies).
      • 6 – A code list to identify acknowledgement and error codes applicable at the application level.
      • 7 – List of codes identifying organizations in the health care industry.
      • 8 – A code list containing electromagnetic transmitter identifications.
      • 9 – Lists of codes identifying name and address information for organizations participating in a military assistance program.
      • 10 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under the Medicare program.
      • 11 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under a Medicaid program.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – A list of codes identifying employees of an organization.
      • 14 – Code list identifying the location from which a sample is taken.
      • 15 – Code list containing classifications of medical services for use in determining the medical benefits payable.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 17 – Code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD 10).
      • 18 – Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications.
      • 19 – A list of codes representing standardized text clauses.
      • 20 – A code list that provides a hierarchical classification of goods and services for the purposes of resource discovery and spend analysis.

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    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

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  • C108 – Free text; one to five lines.
    • 4440 – Free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512 (Required)
    • 4440 – Free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512
    • 4440 – Free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512
    • 4440 – Free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512
    • 4440 – Free form text.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512
  • 4451 – Code qualifying the subject of the text.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – [7002] Plain language description of the nature of the goods sufficient to identify them at the level required for banking, Customs, statistical or transport purposes, avoiding unnecessary detail (Generic term).
    • AAB – [4276] Conditions of payment between the parties to a transaction (generic term).
    • AAC – Additional information concerning dangerous goods.
    • AAD – Proper shipping name, supplemented as necessary with the correct technical name, by which a dangerous substance or article may be correctly identified or which is sufficiently informative to permit identification by reference to generally available literature.
    • AAE – The content of an acknowledgement.
    • AAF – Specific details applying to rates.
    • AAG – Indicates that the segment contains instructions to be passed on to the identified party.
    • AAH – [4034] Information entered by Customs on the CIM.
    • AAI – Self explanatory.
    • AAJ – Additional conditions specific to this order or project.
    • AAK – Information on the price conditions that are expected or given.
    • AAL – Expression of a number in characters as length of ten meters.
    • AAM – Technical or commercial reasons why a piece of equipment may not be re-used after the current transport terminates.
    • AAN – Restrictions in handling depending on the technical characteristics of the piece of equipment or on the nature of the goods.
    • AAO – Error described by a free text.
    • AAP – Free text of the response to a communication.
    • AAQ – A description of the contents of a package.
    • AAR – (4053) Free text of the non Incoterms terms of delivery. For Incoterms, use: 4053.
    • AAS – The remarks printed or to be printed on a bill of lading.
    • AAT – Free text information on an IATA Air Waybill to indicate means by which account is to be settled.

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  • 4453 – Code specifying the function of free text.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The occurrence of this text does not affect message processing.
    • 2 – Text description of a coded data item for which there is no currently available code.
    • 3 – Text must be read before actioning message.
    • 4 – Pass text on to later recipient.
    • 5 – Indicates that the text is to be taken as a header.
    • 6 – Indicates that the text starts a new numbered paragraph.
    • 7 – Indicates that the text is a paragraph.
  • 3453 – Code specifying the language name.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • 4447 – Code specifying the format of free text.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The associated text is centred in the available space.
    • 2 – The associated text item is aligned flush left in the available space.
    • 3 – The associated text is aligned flush right in the available space.
    • 4 – The associated text is justified in the available space.
    • 5 – The text is to be preceded by one blank line.
    • 6 – The text is to be preceded by two blank lines.
    • 7 – The text is to be preceded by three blank lines.
    • 8 – The text is a continuation of preceding text.
    • 9 – The text is to begin on a new page.
    • 10 – The text is the final section of the preceding text.
    • 11 – The text is to begin a new line.
Group SG4 (Max 9)
INP To specify parties to an instruction, the instruction, or both. (Max 1) Required
  • C849 – Identify the sending and receiving parties of the instruction.
    • 3301 – To identify the party enacting an instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The financial institution which is requested to issue the documentary credit.
      • 2 – The financial institution which issues the documentary credit, if the applicant's bank is not acting as the issuing bank.
      • 3 – The financial institution with which the beneficiary maintains an account.
      • 4 – The buyer is responsible for carrying out the instruction.
      • 5 – The seller is responsible for carrying out the instruction.
      • 6 – Identifies the financial institution through which the advising bank is to advise the documentary credit.
      • 7 – Identifies the financial institution used by the issuing bank to advise the documentary credit.
      • 8 – Identifies the bank from whom payment is due.
    • 3285 – Code specifying the party to receive an instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The financial institution which is requested to issue the documentary credit.
      • 2 – The financial institution which issues the documentary credit, if the applicant's bank is not acting as the issuing bank.
      • 3 – The financial institution with which the beneficiary maintain an account.
      • 4 – The party in whose favour the documentary credit is to be issued and the party who must comply with the credit's terms and conditions.
      • 5 – First party to contact.
      • 6 – Second party to contact.
      • 7 – Third party to contact.
      • 8 – Fourth party to contact.
      • 9 – First financial institution to contact.
      • 10 – Second financial institution to contact.
      • 11 – Party to whom payment is due.
      • 12 – Identifies the bank which is to receive funds.
      • 13 – Identifies the bank to whom payment is due.
      • 14 – Code specifying the party to receive an instruction.
      • 15 – Party from whom payment is due.
  • C522 – To specify an instruction.
    • 4403 – Code qualifying the type of instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instruction requires action.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Instruction how to act if maximum value will be or has been exceeded.
      • 4 – Documentary credit confirmation instructions.
      • 5 – Documentary credit confirmation of issuance.
      • 6 – Documentary credit pre-advice instructions.
      • 7 – Delivery instructions for documents required under a documentary credit.
      • 8 – Additional terms and/or conditions to the documentary credit.
      • 9 – Instruction refers to an investment.
      • 10 – Instructions as to how the reimbursement is to be effected.
      • 11 – Instructions to the paying and/or accepting and/or negotiating bank.
      • 12 – Instructions and/or information to the applicant.
      • 13 – Case of need party power instructions.
      • 14 – Payment of the documentary credit in local currency instructions.
      • 15 – Return of acceptance draft instructions.
      • 16 – Advice of non-payment method.
      • 17 – Advice of non-acceptance method of the documentary credit.
      • 18 – Advice of payment method of the documentary credit.
      • 19 – Advice of acceptance method of the documentary credit.
      • 20 – Instructions for the first transmission of documents.

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    • 4401 – Code specifying an instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • AA – Self explanatory.
      • AB – Send invoice, taking into account specified discrepancies.
      • AC – Instruction to advise party by airmail.
      • AD – Instruction to advise a party.
      • AF – Self-explanatory.
      • AG – The identified item must be sent for replacement.
      • AH – The identified item is to be picked up.
      • AI – Advise of documentary credit by telecommunication.
      • AJ – Instruction to advise party by fax.
      • AK – Issue documentary credit by registered airmail.
      • AL – Deliver documents in one set by registered airmail.
      • AM – Deliver documents in two sets by registered airmail.
      • AN – The receiver is authorized to debit the account of the sender when due.
      • AO – The receiver is authorized to reimburse themselves on the reimbursing bank when due.
      • AP – Instruction to advise party by phone.
      • AQ – Upon receipt and verification of documents we shall credit your account with us when due.
      • AR – Protest is to be made in case of non-payment.
      • AS – Protest is to be made in case of non-acceptance.
      • AT – Instruction to advise party by telex.
      • AU – Protest is to be made in case of non-acceptance and non- payment.

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    • 1131 – Code identifying a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code list containing logistics and program management activities.
      • 2 – A code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD 9).
      • 3 – Code list identifying operating status of an entity.
      • 4 – A code list containing codes assigned to operating military units to identify the name and address of the unit.
      • 5 – A code list identifying a facility(ies).
      • 6 – A code list to identify acknowledgement and error codes applicable at the application level.
      • 7 – List of codes identifying organizations in the health care industry.
      • 8 – A code list containing electromagnetic transmitter identifications.
      • 9 – Lists of codes identifying name and address information for organizations participating in a military assistance program.
      • 10 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under the Medicare program.
      • 11 – A list of codes identifying health care providers under a Medicaid program.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – A list of codes identifying employees of an organization.
      • 14 – Code list identifying the location from which a sample is taken.
      • 15 – Code list containing classifications of medical services for use in determining the medical benefits payable.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 17 – Code list containing the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD 10).
      • 18 – Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications.
      • 19 – A list of codes representing standardized text clauses.
      • 20 – A code list that provides a hierarchical classification of goods and services for the purposes of resource discovery and spend analysis.

      Showing 20 of 247 values defined for element 1131 in D00B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – A register of ocean going vessels maintained by Lloyd's of London.
      • 12 – International Union of Railways.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 276 values defined for element 3055 in D00B.

    • 4400 – Free form description of an instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C850 – Provides information regarding the status of an instruction.
    • 4405 – Code specifying a status.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Remark that the requested service in the order remains outstanding.
      • 2 – The instruction has been completed.
      • 3 – The information has been passed on.
      • 4 – The amount has the status of finality.
      • 5 – The amount is subject to finality.
      • 6 – The amount quoted is a minimum tariff.
      • 7 – The amount quoted is a fixed tariff.
      • 8 – The amount quoted is a maximum tariff.
      • 9 – The amount is quoted for information only, it is not part of the charges to be deducted or added.
      • 10 – The amount is available today.
      • 11 – The amount is available on the next banking office day after the booking date.
      • 12 – The amount is available on the second banking office day after the booking date.
      • 13 – The amount available on the third banking office day after the booking date.
      • 14 – Funds not collected by beneficiary.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Self explanatory.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self-explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 110 values defined for element 4405 in D00B.

    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 1229 – Code specifying the action to be taken or already taken.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The information is to be or has been added.
    • 2 – The information is to be or has been deleted.
    • 3 – The information is to be or has been changed.
    • 4 – This line item is not affected by the actual message.
    • 5 – This line item is entirely accepted by the seller.
    • 6 – This line item is accepted but amended by the seller.
    • 7 – This line item is not accepted by the seller.
    • 8 – Self explanatory.
    • 9 – Self explanatory.
    • 10 – This line item is not found in the referenced message.
    • 11 – This line is not amended by the buyer.
    • 12 – Self explanatory.
    • 13 – Buyer has deducted amount from payment.
    • 14 – Buyer has a claim against an outstanding invoice.
    • 15 – Factor has been requested to charge back the outstanding item.
    • 16 – Seller agrees to issue a credit note.
    • 17 – New settlement terms have been agreed.
    • 18 – Factor agrees to abide by the outcome of negotiations between seller and buyer.
    • 19 – Seller does not accept validity of dispute.
    • 20 – The reported situation is settled.

    Showing 20 of 107 values defined for element 1229 in D00B.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

Group SG5 (Max 9999)
DLI To specify the processing mode of a specific line within a referenced document. (Max 1) Required
  • 1073 – Code indicating an action associated with a line of a document.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The document line is included in the document/transaction.
    • 2 – The document line is excluded from the document/transaction.
  • 1082 – To identify a line item.
    Type: an, Max Length: 6 (Required)
MOA To specify a monetary amount. (Max 2)

Elements and codes as defined at MOA above.

Group SG6 (Max 9)
AJT To identify the reason for an adjustment. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at AJT above.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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