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UN/EDIFACT D21A TANSTA Message

Review the TANSTA segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D21A 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 802 values defined for element 1001 in D21A.

    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21A.

    • 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: 70
    • 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 69 values defined for element 1225 in D21A.

  • 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.
    • AK – The sender of the message expects only TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) transport information in return.
    • AL – Desc The sender of the message expects only declaration information in return.
    • AM – The sender of the message expects only guarantee information in return.
    • AN – The sender of the message expects all information regarding the guarantee in return.
    • 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.

    Showing 20 of 27 values defined for element 4343 in D21A.

  • 1373 – Code specifying the status of a document.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The specified document is accepted.
    • 2 – Notice that a specific document will be accompanying the goods.
    • 3 – The specified document is conditionally accepted.
    • 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 – The specified document is rejected.
    • 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.

    Showing 20 of 44 values defined for element 1373 in D21A.

  • 3453 – Code specifying the language name.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1) Required
  • 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 – (2105) Date on which buyer requests goods to be delivered.
      • 3 – [2377] Date of issue of an invoice.
      • 4 – [2011] Date of order.
      • 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 – [2171] 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 – (2109) 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 816 values defined for element 2005 in D21A.

    • 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.
      • 104 – A period of time specified by giving the start week of a month followed by the end week of a month. Data is to be transmitted as consecutive characters without hyphen.
      • 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.

      Showing 20 of 88 values defined for element 2379 in D21A.

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 9)
  • 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
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21A.

  • 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: 70 (Required)
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3036 – Name of a party.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 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: 256 (Required)
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
    • 3042 – To identify a street and number and/or Post Office box number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • C819 – To specify a country subdivision, such as state, canton, county, prefecture.
    • 3229 – To identify a country subdivision, such as state, canton, county, prefecture.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21A.

    • 3228 – Name of a country subdivision, such as state, canton, county, prefecture.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • 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. Synonym: Representative.
    • 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 – (3336) 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 624 values defined for element 3035 in D21A.

  • 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 and UN/ECE Recommendation 3.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
Group SG1 (Max 9)
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 identifying the acknowledgement of an order.
      • AAB – [1088] Reference number to identify a proforma invoice.
      • AAC – [1172] Reference number to identify a documentary credit.
      • AAD – [1318] Reference number to identify an addendum to a contract.
      • 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 – [1035] 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 number assigned by the consignee to identify a particular consignment.
      • AAP – [1310] Identifier of a shipment which is part of an order.
      • AAQ – [8260] To identify a piece if transport equipment e.g. container or unit load device.
      • AAR – A reference number assigned by a municipality to identify a business.
      • AAS – [1188] Reference number to identify a document evidencing a transport contract.
      • AAT – Identifies the master label number of any package type.

      Showing 20 of 817 values defined for element 1153 in D21A.

    • 1154 – Identifies a reference.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 1156 – To identify a line of a document.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
    • 1056 – To identify a version.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To identify a revision.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG2 (Max 9) Required
TDT To specify information regarding the transport such as mode of transport, means of transport, its conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport. (Max 1) Required
  • C220 – Method of transport code or name. Code preferred.
    • 8067 – Code specifying the name of a mode of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 8066 – Name of a mode of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C001 – Code and/or name identifying the type of means of transport.
    • 8179 – Code specifying the means of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 8
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Tricycle with a basket for delivering goods.
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21A.

    • 8178 – Free form description of the means of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C040 – Identification of a carrier by code and/or by name. Code preferred.
    • 3127 – To identify a carrier.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21A.

    • 3126 – Name of a carrier.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C401 – To provide details of reason for, and responsibility for, use of transportation other than normally utilized.
    • 8457 – Code specifying the reason for excess transportation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • A – The reason for the excess transportation is due to special rail car order, schedule increase forecast change.
      • B – The reason for the excess transportation is due to engineering change or late release.
      • C – The reason for the excess transportation is due to special rail car order, schedule increase forecast change specification (schedule) error/overbuilding.
      • D – The reason for the excess transportation is due to shipment tracing delay.
      • E – The reason for the excess transportation is due to plant inventory loss.
      • F – The reason for the excess transportation is due to building ahead of schedule.
      • G – The reason for the excess transportation is due to vendor behind schedule.
      • H – The reason for the excess transportation is due to failure to include costs in last shipment.
      • I – The reason for the excess transportation is due to carrier loss claim.
      • J – The reason for the excess transportation is due to transportation failure.
      • K – The reason for the excess transportation is due to insufficient weight for carload.
      • L – The reason for the excess transportation is due to reject or discrepancy.
      • M – The reason for the excess transportation is due to transportation delay.
      • N – The reason for the excess transportation is due to lack of railcar of railroad equipment.
      • P – The reason for the excess transportation is due to releasing error.
      • R – The reason for the excess transportation is due to record error or cate reported discrepancy report.
      • T – The reason for the excess transportation is due to common or peculiar part schedule increase.
      • U – The reason for the excess transportation is due to alternative supplier shipping for responsible supplier.
      • V – The reason for the excess transportation is due to direct schedule or locally controlled.
      • W – The reason for the excess transportation is due to purchasing waiver approved.

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    • 8459 – Code specifying the responsibility for excess transportation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • B – The responsibility for excess transportation is with the material release issuer.
      • S – The responsibility for excess transportation is with the supplier authority.
      • X – The responsibility for the excess transportation is to be determined.
      • ZZZ – A code assigned within a code list to be used on an interim basis and as defined among trading partners until a precise code can be assigned to the code list.
    • 7130 – To identify the authorisation to ship issued by the customer.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C222 – Code and/or name identifying the means of transport.
    • 8213 – Identifies the name of the transport means.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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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    • 8212 – Name identifying a means of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 8453 – Code specifying the nationality of a means of transport.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • C003 – To specify the type of power.
    • 7041 – Code indicating the type of power.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The power type is diesel.
      • 2 – The power type is both diesel and electric.
      • 3 – The power type is electric.
      • 4 – The power type is Liquid Propane Gas.
      • 5 – The power type is petrol.
      • 6 – The power type is both petrol and electric.
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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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    • 7040 – Description of the type of power.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C290 – To identify a transport service.
    • 8462 – Code identifying a transport service.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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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    • 8463 – Name of a transport service.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 8464 – Free form description of a transport service.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • 8051 – Code qualifying a specific stage of transport.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Transport by which goods are moved from or to the frontier, or between inland points.
    • 2 – Point by which the means of transport are presumed to have left the statistical territory of despatch or to have entered the statistical territory of arrival.
    • 3 – Transport by which goods are moved to the place of arrival.
    • 4 – The means of transport used to carry goods that have come under transit procedures of the customs administration to which a transit declaration is being made.
    • 5 – The means of transport moving into and out of a regulatory territory.
    • 6 – The means of transport moving into a regulatory territory at the first port of arrival.
    • 10 – Transport by which the goods are moved prior to their main carriage transport.
    • 11 – Transport by which goods are moved to the Customs frontier.
    • 12 – Transport by which goods are moved from the place of departure.
    • 13 – Transport by which goods are moved at the place of destination.
    • 15 – The fourth carrier of the ordered transport.
    • 16 – The fifth carrier of the ordered transport.
    • 17 – The sixth carrier of the ordered transport.
    • 18 – The seventh carrier of the ordered transport.
    • 19 – The eighth carrier of the ordered transport.
    • 20 – The primary stage in the movement of cargo from the point of origin to the intended destination.
    • 21 – The first carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 22 – The second carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 23 – The third carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 24 – Transport by which goods are moved via an inland body of water.

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  • 8028 – To identify a journey of a means of transport.
    Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • 8101 – Code specifying the direction of transport.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • BS – The transport from the buyer to the seller.
    • SB – The transport from the seller to the buyer.
    • SC – The transport from the subcontractor to the seller.
    • SD – The transport from the seller to the drop ship designated location.
    • SF – The transport from the seller to the freight forwarder.
    • SS – The transport from the seller to the subcontractor.
    • ST – Cargo is transferred from the main carriage or mother vessel to a lighter.
    • SU – Cargo is transferred from the lighter vessel to a main carriage or mother vessel.
    • ZZZ – A code assigned within a code list to be used on an interim basis and as defined among trading partners until a precise code can be assigned to the code list.
  • 8281 – Code indicating the ownership of a means of transport.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The owner of the transported goods is also the owner of the means of transport or rented it for this transport.
    • 2 – The owner of the transported goods does not own the means of transport or has not rented it for this transport.
    • 3 – A code indicating privately owned transport.
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 1) Required
  • C517 – Identification of a location by code or name.
    • 3225 – To identify a location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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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    • 3224 – Name of the location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • C519 – Identification the first related location by code or name.
    • 3223 – To identify a first related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 – To identify a second related location.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1131 – Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 – [3109] To identify the place where the payment has been or should be made.
    • 3 – Place where equipment tare has been or must be checked for official assessment.
    • 4 – [3160] 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 – (3258) Port, airport or other location to which a means of transport or transport equipment is destined.
    • 9 – [3334] 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 where the goods are taken over by the carrier.
    • 11 – [3392] Seaport, airport, freight terminal, rail station or other place at which goods 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 to be or have been transferred from one means of transport to another during the course of one transport operation.
    • 14 – [3385] To identify the place where a goods item is 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 is to be or 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
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9) Required

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 1)
  • 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
    • 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 – GS1 (formerly EAN International), an organisation of GS1 Member Organisations, which manages the GS1 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 a goods item sufficient to identify it for customs, statistical or transport purposes.
    • AAB – [4276] Free form description of the conditions of payment between the parties to a transaction.
    • AAC – [7488] Additional information concerning dangerous substances and/or article in a consignment.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • AAU – Information pertaining to the invoice covering the consignment.

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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 SG3 (Max 999)
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

MEA To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts. (Max 9) Required
  • C502 – Identification of measurement type.
    • 6313 – Code specifying the attribute measured.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • A – The measured consolidated weight.
      • AAA – [6160] Weight of goods including any packaging that normally going with the goods.
      • AAB – [6292] Weight (mass) of goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
      • AAC – Total weight of goods excluding packaging.
      • AAD – [6012] Total gross weight (mass) of all goods items referred to as one consignment including packaging but excluding any transport equipment.
      • AAF – [6048] Weight (mass) if goods without any packaging.
      • AAG – Force exerted by a thruster installed at the stern of a vessel.
      • AAH – Force exerted by a thruster installed at the bow of a vessel.
      • AAI – The hydrate content of an alcoholic product at the moment of bottling.
      • AAJ – The number of units contained on a pallet.
      • AAK – An indication of the fat content of a product.
      • AAM – [6300] The measure of the overall size of a ship determined in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969.
      • AAN – [6302] The measure of the useful capacity of a ship determined in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969.
      • AAO – Degree of moisture.
      • AAP – Electromotive force, or difference of electronic potential between two points.
      • AAQ – Value of energy consumption.
      • AAR – Measurement of the rate of dispersal of heat.
      • AAS – Measurement of the flow of air.
      • AAT – Measurement of the impact of a shock.
      • AAU – Temperature identified system or process works according to specifications.

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    • 6321 – Code specifying the significance of a measurement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 3 – The measurement is approximately equal to that specified.
      • 4 – The measurement is equal to that specified.
      • 5 – The measurement is greater than or equal to that specified.
      • 6 – The measurement is greater than that specified.
      • 7 – The measurement is less than that specified.
      • 8 – The measurement is less than or equal to that specified.
      • 9 – Average value for a specific series of readings.
      • 10 – The measurement is not equal to that specified.
      • 12 – The measurement reported is a true value.
      • 13 – The measurement reported is an observed value.
      • 14 – The measurement marked on the object.
      • 15 – The measurement reported is out of range.
  • C174 – Measurement value and relevant minimum and maximum values of the measurement range.
    • 6411 – Code specifying the unit of measurement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 8
    • 6314 – To specify the value of a measurement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 18
    • 6162 – To specify the minimum value of a range.
      Type: n, Max Length: 18
    • 6152 – To specify the maximum value of a range.
      Type: n, Max Length: 18
    • 6432 – Count of the number of significant digits.
      Type: n, Max Length: 2
  • 6311 – Code qualifying the purpose of the measurement.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – Line item measurement specified by the Food and Drug Administration.
    • AAB – Specified measurements refer to transport conditions for delivery to a distribution centre.
    • AAC – Size of a retail container in terms of volume.
    • AAD – Measurement to be used by/for other United States government agencies.
    • AAE – [6314] To specify the value of a measurement.
    • AAF – The measurement of a consignment or part for customs purpose.
    • AAG – The measurement of the alcohol content.
    • AAH – The total weight of an identified dimension.
    • AAI – Weight at line item level.
    • AAJ – Measurement reportable for visaed merchandise.
    • AAK – Quantity to be written off from the total license amount.
    • AAL – Total tonnage of cargo loaded onto the conveyance.
    • AAM – Total tonnage of cargo unloaded from the conveyance.
    • AAN – Tonnage of conveyance.
    • AAO – Registered summer dead weight total tonnage of the vessel.
    • AAP – Total weight of containerized cargo on vessel.
    • AAQ – Total weight of non-containerized cargo on vessel.
    • AAR – Primary reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.
    • AAS – Secondary reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.
    • AAT – Third reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.

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  • 7383 – Code specifying the surface or layer of an object.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1S – The location is side one.
    • 2S – The location is side two.
    • AA – To indicate that the entity being specified is on the surface.
    • AB – To indicate that the entity being specified is off the surface.
    • AC – Specifies that the surface/layer/position being described is the soluble portion.
    • AD – The surface or layer of the product being described is the opposite corners.
    • AE – The surface or layer of the product being described are the corner diagonals.
    • AF – The left-hand side (looking forward) of a ship, boat or aircraft.
    • AG – The right-hand side (looking forward) of a ship, boat or aircraft.
    • AH – Surface of a tooth directed toward the face and opposite the lingual surface.
    • AI – Surface of the tooth relating to the cutting edge of the anterior teeth, incisors or canines.
    • AJ – Surface of the tooth toward the back of the dental arch, or away from the midline.
    • AK – Surface of the tooth pertaining to or around the cheek.
    • AL – Surface of the tooth pertaining to the masticating surfaces of the posterior teeth.
    • AM – Surface of the tooth pertaining to or around the tongue.
    • AN – Surface of the tooth toward the midline of the dental arch.
    • BC – The location is at the back of the cab.
    • BS – The location is both sides.
    • BT – The location is on the bottom.
    • DF – The location is in the dual fuel tank positions.

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DIM To specify dimensions. (Max 9)
  • C211 – Specification of the dimensions of a transportable unit.
    • 6411 – Code specifying the unit of measurement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 8 (Required)
    • 6168 – To specify the value of a length dimension.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
    • 6140 – To specify the value of a width dimension.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
    • 6008 – To specify the value of a height dimension.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
    • 6182 – To specify the value of a diameter dimension.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
  • 6145 – Code qualifying the type of the dimension.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The dimension expressed in a gross value.
    • 2 – The dimension of the goods including the packaging.
    • 3 – The dimension of a pallet excluding the goods.
    • 4 – The dimension of a pallet including the goods.
    • 5 – The dimension in the length that the cargo exceeds the standard length at the front of an equipment.
    • 6 – The dimension in the length that the cargo exceeds the standard length at the back of an equipment.
    • 7 – The dimension in the width that the cargo exceeds the standard width at the right side of an equipment.
    • 8 – The dimension in the width that the cargo exceeds the standard width at the left side of an equipment.
    • 9 – The dimensions that the cargo exceeds the standard dimensions.
    • 10 – The external dimensions of transport equipment.
    • 11 – The internal dimensions of equipment.
    • 12 – Dimensions of the damaged area.
    • 13 – The dimension in the height that the cargo exceeds the standard height at the top of a piece of equipment.
    • 14 – Dimensions (width and height) of the equipment door.
    • 15 – The dimension of the width that the cargo exceeds the standard width of a piece of equipment.
    • 16 – The dimension of the length that the cargo exceeds the standard length of a piece of equipment.
    • 17 – Total height of multiple pieces of equipment transported as a single unit (e.g. bundles of folded flat racks).
    • 18 – Actual height of equipment. To be specified for containers if actual height is not defined by a specific ISO size type code.
    • 19 – Height of equipment in folded condition (e.g. flat rack with end walls folded).
    • 20 – Actual height of adjustable equipment (e.g. flat rack with telescopic corner posts).

    Showing 20 of 24 values defined for element 6145 in D21A.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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