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UN/EDIFACT D03B GENRAL Message

Review the GENRAL segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D03B EDIFACT directory.

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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 – Document/message describes the test report of the first sample.
      • 9 – A document/message to enable the transmission of information regarding pricing and catalogue details for goods and services offered by a seller to a buyer.
      • 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 598 values defined for element 1001 in D03B.

    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained 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 D03B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 307 values defined for element 3055 in D03B.

    • 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 – Code indicating that the referenced message is a status.
    • 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 – Code indicating that the referenced message is a request.
    • 14 – Code indicating that the information contained in the message is an advance notification of information to follow.
    • 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 65 values defined for element 1225 in D03B.

  • 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 – Specifies that no acknowledgement is needed in response to this message.
    • 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.

    Showing 20 of 23 values defined for element 4343 in D03B.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)
  • 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 – (2069) 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 – The date/time/period of the act, or an instance of installing something or someone.
      • 19 – Period of time between slaughter and delivery during which meat is ageing.
      • 20 – Date/time when cheque is issued.

      Showing 20 of 746 values defined for element 2005 in D03B.

    • 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.
      • 6 – Half-month: CC=century YY=year MM=month, B=1:first half month, B=2:second half month.
      • 7 – Week within a calendar month: CC=century YY=year MM=month. W=1-5 first week to fifth week in a month.
      • 8 – Shift within a calendar day: CC=century YY=year MM=month DD=day S=1-9 shift in a day.
      • 9 – Time period within a calendar day: CC=century YY=year MM=month DD=day PP=00-99 time period.
      • 10 – Calendar date including time with minutes: C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day; T=Time designator; H=Hour; M=Minutes. The character [T] shall be used as time designator to indicate the start of the representation of the time. For example: 20010912T1433.
      • 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.

      Showing 20 of 80 values defined for element 2379 in D03B.

Group SG1 (Max 10)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required
  • 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 – (1332) 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 767 values defined for element 1153 in D03B.

    • 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 10)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG2 (Max 2)
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 user or association maintained 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 D03B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 307 values defined for element 3055 in D03B.

  • 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 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 307 values defined for element 3055 in D03B.

  • 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 548 values defined for element 3035 in D03B.

  • 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 defined in ISO 3166-1.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 5)
  • C517 – Identification of a location by code or name.
    • 3225 – Code specifying the name of the location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained 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 D03B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

      Showing 20 of 307 values defined for element 3055 in D03B.

    • 3224 – Name of the location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • C519 – Identification the first related location by code or name.
    • 3223 – Code specifying first related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 25
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained 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 D03B.

    • 3055 – Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

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    • 3222 – Name of first related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C553 – Identification of second related location by code or name.
    • 3233 – Code specifying the second related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 25
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained 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 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 20 – The container industry's international organisation responsible for the issuance of container-related codes.

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    • 3232 – Name of the second related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • 3227 – Code identifying the function of a location.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – (3018) Point or port of departure, shipment or destination, as required under the applicable terms of delivery, e.g. Incoterms.
    • 2 – [3108] Place where funds are to be, or have been made available to the creditor.
    • 3 – Place where equipment tare has been or must be checked for official assessment.
    • 4 – Place at which the goods have been received.
    • 5 – (3214) Port, airport or other location from which a means of transport or transport equipment is scheduled to depart or has departed.
    • 6 – A bed in a ward.
    • 7 – (3246) Place to which the goods are to be finally delivered under transport contract terms (operational term).
    • 8 – Port, airport or other location to which a means of transport or transport equipment is destined.
    • 9 – (3334 + 3230) Seaport, airport, freight terminal, rail station or other place at which the goods (cargo) are loaded on to the means of transport being used for their carriage.
    • 10 – (3348) Place at which the goods are taken over by the carrier.
    • 11 – (3392 + 3414) Seaport, airport, freight terminal, rail station or other place at which the goods (cargo) are unloaded from the means of transport having been used for their carriage.
    • 12 – Port at which the goods are discharged from the vessel used for their transport.
    • 13 – (3424) Place where goods are transferred from one means of transport to another (operational term).
    • 14 – [3384] Place where goods are located.
    • 15 – Place where the responsibility is transferred.
    • 16 – Place where the ownership of the goods is transferred.
    • 17 – Place where goods are transported across a country border.
    • 18 – (3156) Warehouse where a particular consignment has been stored.
    • 19 – Factory/plant relevant for a particular consignment.
    • 20 – Place where goods will ultimately be delivered.

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  • 5479 – Code specifying a relation.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
Group SG3 (Max 10)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 10)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG4 (Max 5)
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1) Required
  • 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 9)
  • 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.
      • AO – Identification of the Uniform Resource Location (URL) Synonym: World wide web address.
      • AP – VHF radio telephone.
      • CA – The communication number identifies a cable address.
      • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
      • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
      • EX – Telephone extension.

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Group SG5 (Max 100)
FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 1) Required
  • 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 user or association maintained 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 – Customs Co-operation Council (now World Customs Organization).
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – The airline industry's international organisation.
      • 4 – International Chamber of Commerce.
      • 5 – International Organization of Standardization.
      • 6 – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – EAN International, an organization of EAN Member Organizations, who along with the Uniform Code Council manages the EAN.UCC System.
      • 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 – International Civil Aviation Organization.
      • 14 – International Chamber of Shipping.
      • 15 – Reinsurance and Insurance Network.
      • 16 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Federal Reserve Routing Code.
      • 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 – [7488] Additional information concerning dangerous goods.
    • AAD – [7254] 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 – The text contains general information.
    • 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 SG6 (Max 100)
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

Elements and codes as defined at NAD above.

LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

Group SG7 (Max 10)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 10)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG8 (Max 5)
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at CTA above.

COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at COM above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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