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UN/EDIFACT D21B INFENT Message

Review the INFENT segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D21B 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 803 values defined for element 1001 in D21B.

    • 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 D21B.

    • 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 D21B.

  • 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 D21B.

  • 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 D21B.

  • 3453 – Code specifying the language name.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 99) 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 D21B.

    • 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 D21B.

RFF To specify a reference. (Max 99)
  • 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 D21B.

    • 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
CUX To specify currencies used in the transaction and relevant details for the rate of exchange. (Max 99)
  • C504 – The usage to which a currency relates.
    • 6347 – Code qualifying the usage of a currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency in which charges are to be paid.
      • 2 – The currency applicable to amounts stated. It may have to be converted.
      • 3 – The currency which should be used to the target destination of the transaction.
      • 4 – Currency applicable to amounts stated in a transport document/message.
      • 5 – Currency on which the calculation is based.
      • 6 – Additional currency the message recipient needs for information purposes. The actual message amount(s) is/are not based upon this currency.
      • 7 – Currency in which the account is held.
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The currency of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The currency of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The currency of the monetary unit of an account.
      • 6 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 7 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The currency of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – [5077] The currency of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The currency of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The currency of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The currency of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The currency of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 6348 – To specify the value of the multiplication factor used in expressing currency units.
      Type: n, Max Length: 4
  • C504 – The usage to which a currency relates.
    • 6347 – Code qualifying the usage of a currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency in which charges are to be paid.
      • 2 – The currency applicable to amounts stated. It may have to be converted.
      • 3 – The currency which should be used to the target destination of the transaction.
      • 4 – Currency applicable to amounts stated in a transport document/message.
      • 5 – Currency on which the calculation is based.
      • 6 – Additional currency the message recipient needs for information purposes. The actual message amount(s) is/are not based upon this currency.
      • 7 – Currency in which the account is held.
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The currency of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The currency of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The currency of the monetary unit of an account.
      • 6 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 7 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The currency of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – [5077] The currency of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The currency of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The currency of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The currency of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The currency of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 6348 – To specify the value of the multiplication factor used in expressing currency units.
      Type: n, Max Length: 4
  • 5402 – To specify the rate at which one specified currency is expressed in another specified currency.
    Type: n, Max Length: 12
  • 6341 – To identify an exchange rate currency market.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – The currency exchange rate is set by the Paris exchange.
    • AAB – The currency exchange rate is set by the Central Bank of Colombia.
    • AMS – The currency exchange rate is set by the Amsterdam exchange.
    • ARG – Argentina exchange.
    • AST – The currency exchange rate is set by the Australian exchange.
    • AUS – Wiener Boersenkammer.
    • BEL – Commission de la Bourse Bruxelles.
    • CAN – The currency exchange rate is set by the Toronto exchange.
    • CAR – The currency exchange rate is set by a written or spoken agreement between two or more parties.
    • CIE – Currency rates published by the US Customs Information Exchange, 6 WTC, New York NY 10048-0945, USA.
    • DEN – Koebenhavns Fondsboers.
    • ECR – The currency exchange rate is set for a length of time by the European Community.
    • FIN – The currency exchange rate is set by the Helsinki exchange.
    • FRA – The currency exchange rate is set by the Frankfurt exchange.
    • IMF – The currency exchange rate is set by the International Monetary Fund.
    • LNF – The currency exchange rate is set by the London exchange at the first closing.
    • LNS – The currency exchange rate is set by the London exchange at the second closing.
    • MIL – The currency exchange rate is set by the Milan exchange.
    • NOR – The currency exchange rate is set by the Oslo exchange.
    • NYC – The currency exchange rate is set by the New York exchange.

    Showing 20 of 24 values defined for element 6341 in D21B.

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.

      Showing 20 of 410 values defined for element 3055 in D21B.

  • 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.

    Showing 20 of 401 values defined for element 4451 in D21B.

  • 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 SG1 (Max 99) Required
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
    • 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 D21B.

  • 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.

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    • 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.

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  • 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
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

FII To identify an account and a related financial institution. (Max 1)
  • C078 – Identification of an account holder by account number and/or account holder name in one or two lines. Number preferred.
    • 3194 – To identify the holder of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3192 – Name of the holder of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3192 – Name of the holder of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • C088 – Identification of a financial institution by code branch number, or name and name of place. Code or branch number preferred.
    • 3433 – Code specifying the name of an institution.
      Type: an, Max Length: 11
    • 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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    • 3434 – To identify a branch of an institution.
      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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    • 3432 – Name of an institution.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3436 – Name of the location of a branch of an institution.
      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.

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  • 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 SG2 (Max 99)
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1) Required
  • C056 – Code and/or name of a contact such as a department or employee. Code preferred.
    • 3413 – To identify a contact, such as a department or employee.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 3412 – Name of a contact, such as a department or employee.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • 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 specifying the type of 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.
      • AQ – The X.400 address accepting information in the body text of a message.
      • AR – Address capable of receiving messages in accordance with the EDIINT/AS1 protocol for MIME based EDI .
      • AS – Address capable of receiving messages in accordance with the EDIINT/AS2 protocol.
      • AT – Address capable of receiving messages in accordance with the EDIINT/AS3 protocol.

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Group SG3 (Max 99)
CCI To identify and describe a specific characteristic and its relevance for subsequent business processes. (Max 1) 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.
  • C240 – To provide a description of a characteristic.
    • 7037 – A code specifying a characteristic.
      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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    • 7036 – Free form description of a characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 7036 – Free form description of a characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 7059 – Code specifying the type of class.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The class of chemical properties.
    • 2 – Mechanical properties.
    • 3 – Component being quantitatively measured (such as height).
    • 4 – System being investigated to obtain a measurable quantity (such as blood serum).
    • 5 – Characteristic of ecological labelling.
    • 6 – Characteristic of a party.
    • 7 – The property is magnetic.
    • 8 – A class of characteristics describing a meter.
    • 9 – A class of characteristics describing a meter reading.
    • 10 – No specific class.
    • 11 – A class of characteristics describing a product.
    • 12 – The class describes a medical investigation.
    • 13 – The class describes the species of an animal.
    • 14 – The class describes the breed of an animal species.
    • 15 – Property of a structure.
    • 16 – Property of a parameter.
    • 17 – A class of characteristics describing an equipment.
    • 18 – A class of characteristics describing a process.
    • 19 – A code identifying a characteristic of consumption.
    • 20 – A code identifying a characteristic of a test.
  • 4051 – Code specifying the relevance of a characteristic.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – This product characteristic provides additional information for customer.
    • 2 – This product characteristic has to be provided within orders.
    • 3 – This product characteristic has to be provided within the subsequent business transactions.
CAV To provide the value of a characteristic. (Max 1)
  • C889 – To provide the value of a characteristic.
    • 7111 – Code specifying the value of a characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The measurement around the widest part of the chest/bust.
      • 2 – The measurement around the fullest part of the hips.
      • 3 – The measurement of the outside leg seam. This is the distance from the waist to the bottom of the trousers.
    • 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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    • 7110 – Free form description of the value of a characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 7110 – Free form description of the value of a characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
Group SG4 (Max 99999) Required
SEQ To provide details relating to the sequence. (Max 1) Required
  • C286 – Identification of a sequence and source for sequencing.
    • 1050 – To identify a position in a sequence.
      Type: an, Max Length: 10 (Required)
    • 1159 – Code specifying the source of a sequence identifier.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Report from workstation 1.
      • 2 – Report from workstation 2.
      • 3 – The manufacturer's plant requesting the delivery of the item has allocated the sequence number.
      • 4 – The plant requesting the delivery of an item assigns a number indicating the sequence of the finished article.
      • 5 – The positional sequence when transmitted.
      • 6 – The positional sequence in a message structure as published in a particular UN directory.
    • 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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  • 1229 – Code specifying the action to be taken or already taken.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The information is to be or has been added.
    • 2 – The information is to be or has been deleted.
    • 3 – The information is to be or has been changed.
    • 4 – This line item is not affected by the actual message.
    • 5 – This line item is entirely accepted by the seller.
    • 6 – This line item is accepted but amended by the seller.
    • 7 – This line item is not accepted by the seller.
    • 8 – Code specifying that the message is a schedule only.
    • 9 – Code specifying that amendments are requested/notified.
    • 10 – This line item is not found in the referenced message.
    • 11 – This line is not amended by the buyer.
    • 12 – Code specifying that the line item numbers have changed.
    • 13 – Buyer has deducted amount from payment.
    • 14 – Buyer has a claim against an outstanding invoice.
    • 15 – Factor has been requested to charge back the outstanding item.
    • 16 – Seller agrees to issue a credit note.
    • 17 – New settlement terms have been agreed.
    • 18 – Factor agrees to abide by the outcome of negotiations between seller and buyer.
    • 19 – Seller does not accept validity of dispute.
    • 20 – The reported situation is settled.

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IND To specify an index. (Max 1) Required
  • C545 – To identify an index.
    • 5013 – Code qualifying an index.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Indicates that the index relates to the whole project.
      • 2 – Indicates that the index relates to a group of work items.
      • 3 – Indicates that the index is an alternative.
    • 5027 – To identify a type of index.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – To define the index.
      • 2 – To record the contents of the index.
    • 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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  • C546 – To identify the value of an index.
    • 5030 – To specify the value of an index.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 5039 – Code specifying the representation of an index value.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The index value is represented in a proportion.
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

MOA To specify a monetary amount. (Max 99)
  • C516 – Amount of goods or services stated as a monetary amount in a specified currency.
    • 5025 – Code qualifying the type of monetary amount.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – First VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 1 to 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 2 – Second VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 2 or 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 3 – Third VAT value if, for the same rate of VAT, there are 3 different ways to set this value.
      • 4 – Royalties relating to the imported goods that the buyer must pay, either directly or indirectly, as a condition of sale, to the extent that they are not included in the price actually paid or payable.
      • 5 – The amount specified is the adjusted amount.
      • 6 – The owing amount in the currency used as reference in the transaction.
      • 7 – Charges which parties agreed upon.
      • 8 – Total amount of allowance or charge.
      • 9 – Amount to be paid.
      • 10 – Indicates that the amount is based on the charged currency.
      • 11 – Amount that has been paid.
      • 12 – Amount which was remitted (see remittance advice).
      • 13 – The amount is subject to a total monetary discount.
      • 14 – The amount in the currency in which the amount is paid or has to be paid.
      • 15 – The addition of the balance all accounts divided by the number of accounts.
      • 16 – The fee that a bank charges for releasing monies.
      • 17 – The complete quantity of anything needed for or made in one operation or lot.
      • 18 – Fee charged by a broker for acting on behalf of a third party.
      • 19 – Commission paid by the importer to his/her agent for the service of representing him/her in the purchase.
      • 20 – Value of data contained on the carrier media (e.g. magnetic tape).

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    • 5004 – To specify a monetary amount.
      Type: n, Max Length: 35
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 6343 – Code qualifying the type of currency.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for customs valuation.
      • 2 – The currency of the monetary unit involved in the transaction for insurance purposes.
      • 3 – The currency of the local monetary unit.
      • 4 – The currency of the monetary unit used for calculation in an invoice.
      • 5 – The currency of the monetary unit of an account.
      • 6 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted from.
      • 7 – The currency of the monetary unit to be converted into.
      • 8 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a price list.
      • 9 – The currency of the monetary unit used in an order.
      • 10 – [5077] The currency of the monetary unit used for pricing purposes.
      • 11 – The currency of the monetary unit used for payment.
      • 12 – The currency of the monetary unit used in a quotation.
      • 13 – The currency of the local monetary unit at recipient's location.
      • 14 – The currency of the monetary unit normally used by the supplier.
      • 15 – The currency of the local monetary unit at sender's location.
      • 16 – The currency as per tariff.
      • 17 – The currency in which the charges are calculated.
      • 18 – The currency in which tax amounts are due or have been paid.
    • 4405 – Code specifying a status.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Remark that the requested service in the order remains outstanding.
      • 2 – The instruction has been completed.
      • 3 – The information has been passed on.
      • 4 – The amount has the status of finality.
      • 5 – The amount is subject to finality.
      • 6 – The amount quoted is a minimum tariff.
      • 7 – The amount quoted is a fixed tariff.
      • 8 – The amount quoted is a maximum tariff.
      • 9 – The amount is quoted for information only, it is not part of the charges to be deducted or added.
      • 10 – The amount is available today.
      • 11 – The amount is available on the next banking office day after the booking date.
      • 12 – The amount is available on the second banking office day after the booking date.
      • 13 – The amount available on the third banking office day after the booking date.
      • 14 – Funds not collected by beneficiary.
      • 15 – The amount or quantity is zero.
      • 16 – No status or condition has been advised.
      • 17 – A status or condition has been requested.
      • 18 – No charge is to be made.
      • 19 – The quantity has been the subject of a rounding operation.
      • 20 – Intended to last or function indefinitely.

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FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 99)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

QTY To specify a pertinent quantity. (Max 9)
  • C186 – Quantity information in a transaction, qualified when relevant.
    • 6063 – Code qualifying the type of quantity.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Individually separated and distinct quantity.
      • 2 – (6256) Quantity relevant for charge.
      • 3 – Quantity accumulated.
      • 4 – Interest for overdrawing the account.
      • 5 – The dosage of active ingredient per unit.
      • 6 – The number of entities that audit accounts.
      • 7 – The number of branch locations being leased by an entity.
      • 8 – Quantity of goods which the customer requires the supplier to have in inventory and which may be inspected by the customer if desired.
      • 9 – The number of branch locations owned by an entity.
      • 10 – The number of judgements registered against an entity.
      • 11 – Part of the whole quantity.
      • 12 – Quantity despatched by the seller.
      • 13 – The number of liens registered against an entity.
      • 14 – The number of animals kept for use or profit.
      • 15 – The number of cheques returned due to insufficient funds.
      • 16 – The number of stolen cheques.
      • 17 – The total quantity of a product on hand at a location. This includes as well units awaiting return to manufacturer, units unavailable due to inspection procedures and undamaged stock available for despatch, resale or use.
      • 18 – Quantity previously referenced.
      • 19 – The number of security shares issued and for which full payment has been made.
      • 20 – Quantity not usable.

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    • 6060 – Alphanumeric representation of a quantity.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 6411 – Code specifying the unit of measurement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 8
CUX To specify currencies used in the transaction and relevant details for the rate of exchange. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at CUX above.

PCD To specify percentage information. (Max 9)
  • C501 – Percentage relating to a specified basis.
    • 5245 – Code qualifying the type of percentage.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – (5044) Allowance expressed as a percentage.
      • 2 – (5044) Charge expressed as a percentage.
      • 3 – [5044] Specification of any additional charges, dues or deductions, expressed as a percentage.
      • 4 – To indicate the share of the reinsurer in a treaty.
      • 5 – To indicate the percentage used for the specified entry (e.g. commission %, deposits % ...).
      • 6 – (5482) The percentage of specified material in the total product.
      • 7 – Code specifying the percentage of invoice.
      • 8 – Percentage to calculate a reduction/surcharge.
      • 9 – Code specifying the adjustment expressed as a percentage.
      • 10 – London insurance market bureau (bureau share in reinsurance treaty).
      • 11 – Anticipated additional consumption to safeguard against unforeseen shortages or demands.
      • 12 – Discount expressed as a percentage.
      • 13 – Tolerance of amount in percentage.
      • 14 – Percentage of debit or credit note.
      • 15 – Code specifying the penalty percentage.
      • 16 – Code specifying the interest percentage.
      • 17 – Part of documentary credit amount in percentage subject to sight payment, deferred payment or acceptance when the documentary credit is available by mixed payment.
      • 18 – Percentage of a credit note.
      • 19 – Percentage of a debit note.
      • 20 – Code specifying the percentage of insurance.

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    • 5482 – To specify a percentage.
      Type: n, Max Length: 10
    • 5249 – Code specifying the basis on which a percentage is calculated.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Referenced percentage applies on a single unit basis.
      • 2 – Reduction percentage is applied per transported ton.
      • 3 – Reduction percentage is applied per main equipment unit (for rail purpose, only rail wagons).
      • 4 – Reduction percentage is applied on the unit price, which is the basis of the charge calculation.
      • 5 – Reduction percentage applied on the unit price and conceded to a consignor after he reached a specified tonnage of transport.
      • 6 – Code to indicate that the IATA experimental special charge within Europe is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 7 – Code to indicate that the IATA experimental special rate within in Europe is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 8 – Code to indicate that the IATA minimum charge is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 9 – Code to indicate that the IATA normal rate is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 10 – Code to indicate that the IATA quantity rate is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 11 – Referenced percentage applies on the amount of drawing under the documentary credit.
      • 12 – Referenced percentage applies on documentary credit amount.
      • 13 – Referenced percentage applies on the invoice value.
      • 14 – Referenced percentage applies on CIF value.
      • 15 – The percentage applied to the contract cost.
      • 16 – The percentage applied to the labour hours.
      • 17 – The percentage basis is London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
      • 18 – The percentage basis is Frankfurt Inter-Bank Offered Rate (FIBOR).
      • 19 – The percentage basis is Paris Inter-Bank Offered Rate (PIBOR).
      • 20 – The percentage basis is nationally based.
    • 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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  • 4405 – Code specifying a status.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Remark that the requested service in the order remains outstanding.
    • 2 – The instruction has been completed.
    • 3 – The information has been passed on.
    • 4 – The amount has the status of finality.
    • 5 – The amount is subject to finality.
    • 6 – The amount quoted is a minimum tariff.
    • 7 – The amount quoted is a fixed tariff.
    • 8 – The amount quoted is a maximum tariff.
    • 9 – The amount is quoted for information only, it is not part of the charges to be deducted or added.
    • 10 – The amount is available today.
    • 11 – The amount is available on the next banking office day after the booking date.
    • 12 – The amount is available on the second banking office day after the booking date.
    • 13 – The amount available on the third banking office day after the booking date.
    • 14 – Funds not collected by beneficiary.
    • 15 – The amount or quantity is zero.
    • 16 – No status or condition has been advised.
    • 17 – A status or condition has been requested.
    • 18 – No charge is to be made.
    • 19 – The quantity has been the subject of a rounding operation.
    • 20 – Intended to last or function indefinitely.

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FII To identify an account and a related financial institution. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at FII above.

CPT To provide account identification information. (Max 9)
  • C593 – Identification of an account.
    • 1147 – To identify an account.
      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.

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    • 1148 – Abbreviated name of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 1146 – Name of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1146 – Name of an account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 6345 – Code specifying a monetary unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • 4437 – Code qualifying the type of account.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Code identifying a cost account.
    • 2 – Code identifying a budgetary account.
    • 3 – Code identifying a subsidiary account.
    • 4 – Code identifying a general account.
    • 5 – Account that is related to an other account.
    • 6 – Code identifying a general trial balance.
    • 7 – Code identifying a subsidiary trial balance.
    • 8 – Code identifying a cost trial balance.
    • 9 – Code identifying a budgetary trial balance.
    • 10 – Code identifying a general and cost trial balance.
    • 11 – Code identifying a general and budgetary trial balance.
    • 12 – Code identifying a general and subsidiary trial balance.
    • 13 – Code identifying a cost and budgetary trial balance.
    • 14 – Code identifying a cost and subsidiary trial balance.
    • 15 – Code identifying a budgetary and subsidiary trial balance.
    • 16 – Code identifying a general, cost and budgetary trial balance.
    • 17 – Code identifying the account of non recorded differences.
Group SG5 (Max 9)
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.

Group SG6 (Max 99)
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 9)

Elements and codes as defined at COM above.

Group SG7 (Max 99)
CCI To identify and describe a specific characteristic and its relevance for subsequent business processes. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at CCI above.

CAV To provide the value of a characteristic. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at CAV above.

Group SG8 (Max 1)
AUT To specify results of the application of an authentication procedure. (Max 1) Required
  • 9280 – To specify the value of a validation result.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
  • 9282 – To identify the cryptographic key used for the calculation of the validation.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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