UNH
(Max 1) Required
BGM
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
(Max 1) Required
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1004 – Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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1225 – Code indicating the function of the message.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1 – Cancellation2 – Addition3 – Deletion4 – Change5 – Replace6 – Confirmation7 – Duplicate8 – Status9 – Original10 – Not found11 – Response12 – Not processed13 – Request14 – Advance notification15 – Reminder16 – Proposal17 – Cancel, to be reissued18 – Reissue19 – Seller initiated change20 – Replace heading section only21 – Replace item detail and summary only22 – Final transmission23 – Transaction on hold24 – Delivery instruction25 – Forecast26 – Delivery instruction and forecast27 – Not accepted28 – Accepted, with amendment in heading section29 – Accepted without amendment30 – Accepted, with amendment in detail section31 – Copy32 – Approval33 – Change in heading section34 – Accepted with amendment35 – Retransmission36 – Change in detail section37 – Reversal of a debit38 – Reversal of a credit39 – Reversal for cancellation40 – Request for deletion41 – Finishing/closing order42 – Confirmation via specific means43 – Additional transmission44 – Accepted without reserves45 – Accepted with reserves46 – Provisional47 – Definitive48 – Accepted, contents rejected49 – Settled dispute
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4343 – Code specifying the type of acknowledgment required or transmitted.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
AA – Debit adviceAB – Message acknowledgementAC – Acknowledge - with detail and changeAD – Acknowledge - with detail, no changeAF – Debit advice/message acknowledgementAG – AuthenticationAP – AcceptedCA – Conditionally acceptedCO – Confirmation of measurementsNA – No acknowledgment neededRE – Rejected
DTM
To specify date, and/or time, or period.
(Max 2) Required
MEA
To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts.
(Max 1) Required
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C502 – Identification of measurement type.
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6313 – Specification of the type of dimension to be measured.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
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6321 – Code specifying the significance of a measurement value.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
3 – Approximately4 – Equal to5 – Greater than or equal to6 – Greater than7 – Less than8 – Less than or equal to10 – Not equal to11 – Trace12 – True value13 – Observed value15 – Out of range
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6155 – Code used to specify non-discrete measurement values.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1 – Clear2 – Hazy3 – Excess4 – Some5 – Undetectable6 – Trace7 – Yes8 – Closed9 – Passed10 – Present11 – Gel12 – OK13 – Slight14 – No Good15 – Marginal16 – Nil18 – Open19 – Free20 – No21 – Checked22 – Fail23 – Absent24 – Good25 – Fair26 – Poor27 – Excellent28 – Bright29 – To be determined32 – Conditional, free33 – Balance34 – Complete35 – Low36 – Not applicable37 – Not determined38 – Negligible39 – Moderate40 – Appreciable41 – Not available
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6154 – To specify non-discrete measurement values.
Type: an, Max Length: 70
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C174 – Measurement value and relevant minimum and maximum tolerances in that order.
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6411 – Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area, volume or other quantity is expressed.
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
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6314 – Value of the measured unit.
Type: n, Max Length: 18
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6162 – Minimum of a range.
Type: n, Max Length: 18
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6152 – Maximum of a range.
Type: n, Max Length: 18
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6311 – Specification of the application of the physical measurement used.
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
Valid Codes:
AAB – Retail container dimensionAAC – Retail container sizeAAD – Other US Government agency applicationAAE – MeasurementAAF – Customs line item measurementAAG – Percentage of alcohol (by volume)AAH – Dimensions total weightAAI – Item weightAAJ – Visa quantityAAK – Licence (quantity deducted)AAL – Cargo loadedAAM – Cargo dischargedAAN – Weight of conveyanceAAO – Conveyance summer dead weightAAP – Containerized cargo on vessel's weightAAQ – Non-containerized cargo on vessel's weightAAR – 1st specified tariff quantityAAS – 2nd specified tariff quantityAAT – 3rd specified tariff quantityAAU – PackageAAV – PersonAAW – AccuracyAAX – Consignment measurementAAY – Package measurementAAZ – Handling unit measurementABA – Unit of measure used for ordered quantitiesABB – ColourABC – SizeABD – LengthABE – HeightABF – WidthABG – DiameterABH – DepthASW – Weight ascertainedCH – ChemistryCHW – Chargeable weightCN – Core notch dimensionsCS – Core sizeCT – CountsDEN – DensityDR – Decision result valueDT – Dimensional toleranceDV – Discrete measurement valueDX – Dimension used in price extensionEGW – Estimated gross weightEN – Environmental conditionsEVO – Estimated volumeFO – FootageIV – Interpolated valueLAO – Vessel overall lengthLC – Limited weight/size coilsLGL – Length limitationsLL – Lift limitationLMT – Loading metersNAX – Number of axlesPAL – PayloadPC – Parting cut (sawcut)PD – Physical dimensions (product ordered)PL – Package limitationsPLL – Platform limitationRL – Receiving facility limitationsRN – Length limitationsSE – Property specificationSH – Shipping toleranceSM – ShadeSO – Storage limitationSPG – Specific gravitySR – Surface roughnessST – Surface treatmentSU – SurfaceSV – Specification valueTE – TemperatureTL – Transportation equipment limitationsTR – Test resultTX – Time used in price extensionVO – Observed valueVOL – VolumeVT – True valueWT – WeightsWX – Weight used in price extension
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7383 – Code indicating the surface or layer of a product that is being described.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1S – Side one2S – Side twoAA – On surfaceAB – Off surfaceAC – SolubleBC – Back of cabBS – Both sidesBT – BottomDF – Dual fuel tank positionsFR – FrontIN – InsideLE – LeftOA – OverallOS – One sideOT – OutsideRI – RightRR – RearST – Spare tyre positionTB – Tank bottomTP – TopTS – Two sidesUC – Under cab
NAD
To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or unstructured by CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.
(Max 2) Required
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C082 – Identification of a transaction party by code.
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3039 – Code identifying a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
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1131 – Identification of a code list.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
12 – Telephone directory16 – Postcode directory23 – Clearing house automated payment25 – Bank identification35 – Rail additional charges36 – Railways networks37 – Railway locations38 – Rail customers39 – Rail unified nomenclature of goods42 – Business function43 – Clearing House Interbank Payment System Participants ID44 – Clearing House Interbank Payment System Universal ID100 – Enhanced party identification101 – Air carrier102 – Size and type103 – Call sign directory104 – Customs area of transaction105 – Customs declaration type106 – Incoterms 1980107 – Excise duty108 – Tariff schedule109 – Customs indicator110 – Customs special codes112 – Statistical nature of transaction113 – Customs office114 – Railcar letter marking115 – Examination facility116 – Customs preference117 – Customs procedure118 – Government agency procedure119 – Customs simplified procedure120 – Customs status of goods121 – Shipment description122 – Commodity123 – Entitlement125 – Customs transit guarantee126 – Accounting information identifier127 – Customs valuation method128 – Service129 – Customs warehouse130 – Special handling131 – Free zone132 – Charge133 – Financial regime134 – Duty, tax or fee payment method135 – Rate class136 – Restrictions/prohibitions on re-use of certain wagons137 – Rail harmonized codification of tariffs139 – Port140 – Area141 – Forwarding restrictions142 – Train identification143 – Removable accessories and special equipment on railcars144 – Rail routes145 – Airport/city146 – Means of transport identification147 – Document requested by Customs148 – Customs release notification149 – Customs transit type150 – Financial routing151 – Locations for tariff calculation152 – Materials153 – Methods of payment154 – Bank branch sorting identification155 – Automated clearing house156 – Location of goods157 – Clearing code158 – Terms of delivery160 – Party identification161 – Goods description162 – Country163 – Country sub-entity164 – Member organizations165 – Amendment code (Customs)166 – Social security identification167 – Tax party identification168 – Rail document names169 – Harmonized system170 – Bank securities code172 – Carrier code173 – Export requirements174 – Citizen identification175 – Account analysis codes176 – Flow of the goods177 – Statistical procedures178 – Standard text according US embargo regulations179 – Standard text for export according national prescriptions180 – Airport terminal181 – Activity182 – Combiterms 1990183 – Dangerous goods packing type184 – Tax assessment method185 – Item type186 – Product supply condition187 – Supplier's stock turnover188 – Article status189 – Quality control code190 – Item sourcing category191 – Dumping or countervailing assessment methodZZZ – Mutually defined
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3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1 – CCC (Customs Co-operation Council)2 – CEC (Commission of the European Communities)3 – IATA (International Air Transport Association)4 – ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)5 – ISO (International Organization for Standardization)6 – UN/ECE (United Nations - Economic Commission for Europe)7 – CEFIC (Conseil Europeen des Federations de l'Industrie Chimique)8 – EDIFICE9 – EAN (International Article Numbering association)10 – ODETTE11 – Lloyd's register of shipping12 – UIC (International union of railways)13 – ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)14 – ICS (International Chamber of Shipping)15 – RINET (Reinsurance and Insurance Network)16 – DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet)17 – S.W.I.F.T.18 – Conventions on SAD and transit (EC and EFTA)19 – FRRC (Federal Reserve Routing Code)20 – BIC (Bureau International des Containeurs)21 – Assigned by transport company22 – US, ISA (Information Systems Agreement)23 – FR, EDITRANSPORT24 – AU, ROA (Railways of Australia)25 – EDITEX (Europe)26 – NL, Foundation Uniform Transport Code86 – Assigned by party originating the message87 – Assigned by carrier88 – Assigned by owner of operation89 – Assigned by distributor90 – Assigned by manufacturer91 – Assigned by seller or seller's agent92 – Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent93 – AT, Austrian Customs94 – AT, Austrian PTT95 – AU, Australian Customs Services96 – CA, Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise97 – CH, Administration federale des contributions98 – CH, Direction generale des douanes99 – CH, Division des importations et exportations, OFAEE100 – CH, Entreprise des PTT101 – CH, Carbura102 – CH, Centrale suisse pour l'importation du charbon103 – CH, Office fiduciaire des importateurs de denrees alimentaires104 – CH, Association suisse code des articles105 – DK, Ministry of taxation, Central Customs and Tax Administration106 – FR, Direction generale des douanes et droits indirects107 – FR, INSEE108 – FR, Banque de France109 – GB, H.M. Customs & Excise110 – IE, Revenue Commissionners, Customs AEP project111 – US, U.S. Customs Service112 – US, U.S. Census Bureau113 – US, UPC (Uniform product code)114 – US, ABA (American Bankers Association)115 – US, DODAAC (Department Of Defense Active Agency Code)116 – US, ANSI ASC X12117 – AT, Geldausgabeautomaten-Service Gesellschaft m.b.H.118 – SE, Svenska Bankfoereningen119 – IT, Associazione Bancaria Italiana120 – IT, Socieata' Interbancaria per l'Automazione121 – CH, Telekurs AG122 – CH, Swiss Securities Clearing Corporation123 – NO, Norwegian Interbank Research Organization124 – NO, Norwegian Bankers Ass.125 – FI, The Finnish Bankers' Association126 – US, NCCMA (Account Analysis Codes)128 – BE, Belgian Bankers' Association129 – BE, Belgian Ministry of Finance130 – DK, PBS (Pengainstitutternes Betalings Service)131 – DE, German Bankers Association132 – GB, BACS Limited133 – GB, Association for Payment Clearing Services134 – GB, CHAPS and Town Clearing Company Ltd.135 – GB, The Clearing House136 – GB, Article Number Association (UK) Limited137 – AT, Verband oesterreichischer Banken und Bankiers138 – FR, CFONB (Comite francais d'organ. et de normalisation bancaires)139 – UPU (Universal Postal Union)140 – CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXI-01141 – CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXI-B-1142 – CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXXIV143 – NZ, New Zealand Customs144 – NL, Netherlands Customs145 – SE, Swedish Customs146 – DE, German Customs147 – BE, Belgian Customs148 – ES, Spanish Customs149 – IL, Israel Customs150 – HK, Hong Kong Customs151 – JP, Japan Customs152 – SA, Saudi Arabia Customs153 – IT, Italian Customs154 – GR, Greek Customs155 – PT, Portuguese Customs156 – LU, Luxembourg Customs157 – NO, Norwegian Customs158 – FI, Finnish Customs159 – IS, Iceland Customs160 – LI, Liechtenstein authority161 – UNCTAD (United Nations - Conference on Trade And Development)162 – CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XIII-D-5163 – US, FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)164 – US, DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)165 – US, DCI (Distribution Codes, INC.)166 – US, National Motor Freight Classification Association167 – US, AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group)168 – US, FIPS (Federal Information Publishing Standard)169 – CA, SCC (Standards Council of Canada)170 – CA, CPA (Canadian Payment Association)171 – NL, Bank Girocentrale BV172 – NL, BEANET BV173 – NO, NORPRO174 – DE, DIN (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung)175 – FCI (Factors Chain International)176 – BR, Banco Central do Brazil177 – AU, LIFA (Life Insurance Federation of Australia)178 – AU, SAA (Standards Association of Australia)179 – US, Air transport association of America181 – Edibuild182 – US, Standard Carrier Alpha Code (Motor)183 – US, American Petroleum Institute184 – AU, ACOS (Australian Chamber of Shipping)ZZZ – Mutually defined
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C058 – Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
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3124 – Free form name and address description.
Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
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3124 – Free form name and address description.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3124 – Free form name and address description.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3124 – Free form name and address description.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3124 – Free form name and address description.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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C080 – Identification of a transaction party by name, one to five lines. Party name may be formatted.
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3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
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3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3045 – Specification of the representation of a party name.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
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C059 – Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to three lines.
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3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
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3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3035 – Code giving specific meaning to a party.
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
Valid Codes:
AA – Party to be billed (AAR Accounting rule 11)AB – Buyer's agent/representativeAE – Declarant's agent/representativeAF – Transit principalAG – Agent/representativeAH – Transit principal's agent/representativeAK – Acknowledgement recipientAL – PrincipalAM – Authorized officialAN – Approved importerAO – Account ofAP – Accepting partyAQ – Approved consignorAR – Authorized exporterAT – Authorized importerAU – Authorized trader (transit)AV – Authorizing officialAW – Applicant's bankAX – Authenticating partyAZ – Issuing bankB1 – Contact bank 1B2 – Contact bank 2BA – Booking agentBB – Buyer's bankBC – Negotiating bankBD – Documentary credit reimbursing bankBE – BeneficiaryBF – Beneficiary's bankBG – EmployerBH – Previous employerBI – Buyer's financial institutionBK – Financial institutionBL – Bill of lading recipientBM – InsuredBN – Insurance beneficiaryBO – Broker or sales officeBP – Building site purchaserBQ – Cheque drawn bankBS – Bill and ship toBT – Party to be billed for other than freight (bill to)BU – Service bureauBV – MemberBW – BorrowerBX – Building site engineerBY – BuyerBZ – Building site forwarderC1 – In care of party no. 1C2 – In care of party no. 2CA – CarrierCB – Customs brokerCC – ClaimantCD – Agent's bankCE – Ceding companyCF – Container operator/lesseeCG – Carrier's agentCH – Connecting carrierCI – Commission processorCJ – Previous memberCK – Empty equipment despatch partyCL – Container location partyCM – CustomsCN – ConsigneeCO – Corporate officeCOP – Convoying partyCP – Party to receive certificate of complianceCPD – Charges payer at destinationCQ – Cheque orderCR – Empty equipment return partyCS – ConsolidatorCT – Consignee to be specifiedCU – Container return companyCV – Consignee of vesselCW – Equipment ownerCX – Consignee's agentCY – Commissionable agentCZ – ConsignorDA – Available with bank (documentary credits)DB – Distributor branchDC – DeconsolidatorDCP – Despatch charge payerDD – Documentary credit account party's bankDE – DepositorDF – Documentary credit applicantDG – Documentary credit beneficiaryDH – Documentary credit account partyDI – Documentary credit second beneficiaryDJ – Party according to documentary credit transactionDK – Documentary credit beneficiary's bankDL – FactorDM – Party to whom documents are to be presentedDN – Owner of operationDO – Document recipientDP – Delivery partyDQ – Owner's agentDR – DriverDS – DistributorDT – DeclarantDU – Owner's representativeDV – Project management officeDW – DraweeDX – Engineer (construction)DY – Engineer, resident (construction)DZ – ArchitectEA – Architect-designerEB – Building inspectorateEC – ExchangerED – Engineer, consultantEE – Location of goods for customs examination before clearanceEF – Project coordination officeEG – Surveyor, topographicalEH – Engineer, measurementEI – Controller, qualityEJ – Surveyor, quantityEK – Surveyor (professional), quantityEL – ProjectEM – Party to receive electronic memo of invoiceEN – TendererEO – Owner of equipmentEP – Equipment drop-off partyEQ – Empty container responsible partyER – Empty container return agentES – Contractor, leadET – Co-contractorEU – Contractor, generalEV – SubcontractorEW – Subcontractor with direct paymentEX – ExporterEY – Subcontractor, nominatedEZ – Operator, essential servicesFA – Operator, communication channelFB – Nominated freight companyFC – Contractor, mainFD – Buyer's parent companyFE – Credit rating agencyFF – Factor, correspondentFG – Buyer as officially registeredFH – Seller as officially registeredFJ – Trade UnionFK – Previous Trade UnionFL – PassengerFM – Crew memberFN – Tariff issuerFO – Party performing inspectionFP – Freight/charges payerFR – Message fromFT – Party responsible for financial settlementFW – Freight forwarderFX – Current receiverFY – Current senderFZ – Grouping centreGC – Goods custodianGO – Goods ownerGR – Goods releaserI1 – Intermediary bank 1I2 – Intermediary bank 2IB – Intermediary/brokerIC – Intermediate consigneeII – Issuer of invoiceIM – ImporterIN – InsurerIO – Insurance companyIP – Insurance claim adjusterIS – Party to receive certified inspection reportIT – Installation on siteIV – InvoiceeLA – Party designated to provide living animal careLN – LenderLP – Loading partyMA – Party for whom item is ultimately intendedMF – Manufacturer of goodsMG – Party designated to execute re-icingMI – Planning schedule/material release issuerMP – Manufacturing plantMR – Message recipientMS – Document/message issuer/senderMT – Party designated to execute sanitary proceduresN1 – Notify party no. 1N2 – Notify party no. 2NI – Notify partyOA – Break bulk berth operatorOB – Ordered byOF – On behalf ofOI – Outside inspection agencyOO – Order of shipperOP – Operator of property or unitOR – Ordered bankOS – Original shipperOT – Outside test agencyOV – Owner of means of transportOY – Ordering customerP1 – Contact party 1P2 – Contact party 2P3 – Contact party 3P4 – Contact party 4PA – Party to receive inspection reportPB – Paying financial institutionPC – Actual purchaser's customerPD – Purchaser's department buyerPE – PayeePF – Party to receive freight billPG – Prime contractorPH – Payer's financial institutionPI – Payee's company name/IDPJ – Party to receive correspondencePK – Contact partyPL – PayorPM – Party to receive paper memo of invoicePN – Party to receive shipping noticePO – Ordering partyPQ – Certifying partyPR – PayerPS – Payer's company name/ID (Check, Draft or Wire)PT – Party to receive test reportPW – Despatch partyPX – Party to receive all documentsPY – Checking partyPZ – Party to print some documentRA – Central bank or regulatory authorityRB – Receiving financial institutionRE – Party to receive commercial invoice remittanceRF – Received fromRH – Seller's financial institutionRI – Reinsurance intermediary/brokerRL – Reporting carrier (Customs)RM – Reporting carrier's nominated agent/representative (Customs)RP – Routing partyRS – Party to receive statement of accountRV – Receiver of chequeRW – Issuer of waybillSB – Sales responsibilitySE – SellerSF – Ship fromSG – Store groupSI – Shipping schedule issuerSK – PlantSN – Store keeperSO – Sold to if different than bill toSR – Seller's agent/representativeSS – Social securities collector's officeST – Ship toSU – SupplierSX – Surety for additionsSY – SuretySZ – Surety for antidumping/countervailing dutyTC – Tax collector's officeTCP – Transit charge payerTD – Party to receive technical documentationTR – Terminal operatorTS – Party to receive certified test resultsTT – Transfer toUC – Ultimate consigneeUD – Ultimate customerUHP – Unexpected handling partyUP – Unloading partyVN – VendorWD – Warehouse depositorWH – Warehouse keeperWM – Works managerWPA – Weighting partyWS – WholesalerX – No headingZZZ – Mutually defined
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3164 – Name of a city (a town, a village) for addressing purposes.
Type: an, Max Length: 35
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3229 – Identification of the name of sub-entities (state, province) defined by appropriate governmental agencies.
Type: an, Max Length: 9
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3251 – Code defining postal zones or addresses.
Type: an, Max Length: 9
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3207 – Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
UNT
(Max 1) Required
