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
– Cancellation
2
– Addition
3
– Deletion
4
– Change
5
– Replace
6
– Confirmation
7
– Duplicate
8
– Status
9
– Original
10
– Not found
11
– Response
12
– Not processed
13
– Request
14
– Advance notification
15
– Reminder
16
– Proposal
17
– Cancel, to be reissued
18
– Reissue
19
– Seller initiated change
20
– Replace heading section only
21
– Replace item detail and summary only
22
– Final transmission
23
– Transaction on hold
24
– Delivery instruction
25
– Forecast
26
– Delivery instruction and forecast
27
– Not accepted
28
– Accepted, with amendment in heading section
29
– Accepted without amendment
30
– Accepted, with amendment in detail section
31
– Copy
32
– Approval
33
– Change in heading section
34
– Accepted with amendment
35
– Retransmission
36
– Change in detail section
37
– Reversal of a debit
38
– Reversal of a credit
39
– Reversal for cancellation
40
– Request for deletion
41
– Finishing/closing order
42
– Confirmation via specific means
43
– Additional transmission
44
– Accepted without reserves
45
– Accepted with reserves
46
– Provisional
47
– Definitive
48
– Accepted, contents rejected
49
– 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 advice
AB
– Message acknowledgement
AC
– Acknowledge - with detail and change
AD
– Acknowledge - with detail, no change
AF
– Debit advice/message acknowledgement
AG
– Authentication
AP
– Accepted
CA
– Conditionally accepted
CO
– Confirmation of measurements
NA
– No acknowledgment needed
RE
– Rejected
DTM
To specify date, and/or time, or period.
(Max 10) Required
IMD
To describe an item in either an industry or free format.
(Max 10)
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7077 – Code indicating the format of a description.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
B
– Code and text
C
– Code (from industry code list)
F
– Free-form
S
– Structured (from industry code list)
X
– Semi-structured (code + text)
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7081 – Code specifying the item characteristic being described.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1
– Certificate of conformity
2
– General product form
3
– Ship to stock
4
– Finish
5
– End use application
8
– Product
9
– Sub-product
11
– Customs specifications
12
– Type and/or process
13
– Quality
14
– Surface condition
15
– Heat treat/anneal
17
– Coating
18
– Surface treatment, chemical
19
– Surface treatment, mechanical
21
– Forming
22
– Edge treatment
23
– Welds/splices
24
– Control item
25
– End treatment
26
– Ship to line
28
– Test sample frequency
30
– Test sample direction
32
– Type of test/inspection
35
– Colour
38
– Grade
43
– Twist
54
– Section profile
56
– Special processing
58
– Winding instructions
59
– Surface protection
61
– New article
62
– Obsolete article
63
– Current article
64
– Revised design
65
– Reinstated article
66
– Current article spares
67
– Balance out article
68
– Initial sample
69
– Field test
70
– Revised article
71
– Refurbished article
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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 one
2S
– Side two
AA
– On surface
AB
– Off surface
AC
– Soluble
BC
– Back of cab
BS
– Both sides
BT
– Bottom
DF
– Dual fuel tank positions
FR
– Front
IN
– Inside
LE
– Left
OA
– Overall
OS
– One side
OT
– Outside
RI
– Right
RR
– Rear
ST
– Spare tyre position
TB
– Tank bottom
TP
– Top
TS
– Two sides
UC
– Under cab
MEA
To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts.
(Max 10)
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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
– Approximately
4
– Equal to
5
– Greater than or equal to
6
– Greater than
7
– Less than
8
– Less than or equal to
10
– Not equal to
11
– Trace
12
– True value
13
– Observed value
15
– Out of range
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6155 – Code used to specify non-discrete measurement values.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1
– Clear
2
– Hazy
3
– Excess
4
– Some
5
– Undetectable
6
– Trace
7
– Yes
8
– Closed
9
– Passed
10
– Present
11
– Gel
12
– OK
13
– Slight
14
– No Good
15
– Marginal
16
– Nil
18
– Open
19
– Free
20
– No
21
– Checked
22
– Fail
23
– Absent
24
– Good
25
– Fair
26
– Poor
27
– Excellent
28
– Bright
29
– To be determined
32
– Conditional, free
33
– Balance
34
– Complete
35
– Low
36
– Not applicable
37
– Not determined
38
– Negligible
39
– Moderate
40
– Appreciable
41
– 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 dimension
AAC
– Retail container size
AAD
– Other US Government agency application
AAE
– Measurement
AAF
– Customs line item measurement
AAG
– Percentage of alcohol (by volume)
AAH
– Dimensions total weight
AAI
– Item weight
AAJ
– Visa quantity
AAK
– Licence (quantity deducted)
AAL
– Cargo loaded
AAM
– Cargo discharged
AAN
– Weight of conveyance
AAO
– Conveyance summer dead weight
AAP
– Containerized cargo on vessel's weight
AAQ
– Non-containerized cargo on vessel's weight
AAR
– 1st specified tariff quantity
AAS
– 2nd specified tariff quantity
AAT
– 3rd specified tariff quantity
AAU
– Package
AAV
– Person
AAW
– Accuracy
AAX
– Consignment measurement
AAY
– Package measurement
AAZ
– Handling unit measurement
ABA
– Unit of measure used for ordered quantities
ABB
– Colour
ABC
– Size
ABD
– Length
ABE
– Height
ABF
– Width
ABG
– Diameter
ABH
– Depth
ASW
– Weight ascertained
CH
– Chemistry
CHW
– Chargeable weight
CN
– Core notch dimensions
CS
– Core size
CT
– Counts
DEN
– Density
DR
– Decision result value
DT
– Dimensional tolerance
DV
– Discrete measurement value
DX
– Dimension used in price extension
EGW
– Estimated gross weight
EN
– Environmental conditions
EVO
– Estimated volume
FO
– Footage
IV
– Interpolated value
LAO
– Vessel overall length
LC
– Limited weight/size coils
LGL
– Length limitations
LL
– Lift limitation
LMT
– Loading meters
NAX
– Number of axles
PAL
– Payload
PC
– Parting cut (sawcut)
PD
– Physical dimensions (product ordered)
PL
– Package limitations
PLL
– Platform limitation
RL
– Receiving facility limitations
RN
– Length limitations
SE
– Property specification
SH
– Shipping tolerance
SM
– Shade
SO
– Storage limitation
SPG
– Specific gravity
SR
– Surface roughness
ST
– Surface treatment
SU
– Surface
SV
– Specification value
TE
– Temperature
TL
– Transportation equipment limitations
TR
– Test result
TX
– Time used in price extension
VO
– Observed value
VOL
– Volume
VT
– True value
WT
– Weights
WX
– 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 one
2S
– Side two
AA
– On surface
AB
– Off surface
AC
– Soluble
BC
– Back of cab
BS
– Both sides
BT
– Bottom
DF
– Dual fuel tank positions
FR
– Front
IN
– Inside
LE
– Left
OA
– Overall
OS
– One side
OT
– Outside
RI
– Right
RR
– Rear
ST
– Spare tyre position
TB
– Tank bottom
TP
– Top
TS
– Two sides
UC
– Under cab
FTX
To provide free form or coded text information.
(Max 5)
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C107 – Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
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4441 – Free text in coded form.
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
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1131 – Identification of a code list.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
12
– Telephone directory
16
– Postcode directory
23
– Clearing house automated payment
25
– Bank identification
35
– Rail additional charges
36
– Railways networks
37
– Railway locations
38
– Rail customers
39
– Rail unified nomenclature of goods
42
– Business function
43
– Clearing House Interbank Payment System Participants ID
44
– Clearing House Interbank Payment System Universal ID
100
– Enhanced party identification
101
– Air carrier
102
– Size and type
103
– Call sign directory
104
– Customs area of transaction
105
– Customs declaration type
106
– Incoterms 1980
107
– Excise duty
108
– Tariff schedule
109
– Customs indicator
110
– Customs special codes
112
– Statistical nature of transaction
113
– Customs office
114
– Railcar letter marking
115
– Examination facility
116
– Customs preference
117
– Customs procedure
118
– Government agency procedure
119
– Customs simplified procedure
120
– Customs status of goods
121
– Shipment description
122
– Commodity
123
– Entitlement
125
– Customs transit guarantee
126
– Accounting information identifier
127
– Customs valuation method
128
– Service
129
– Customs warehouse
130
– Special handling
131
– Free zone
132
– Charge
133
– Financial regime
134
– Duty, tax or fee payment method
135
– Rate class
136
– Restrictions/prohibitions on re-use of certain wagons
137
– Rail harmonized codification of tariffs
139
– Port
140
– Area
141
– Forwarding restrictions
142
– Train identification
143
– Removable accessories and special equipment on railcars
144
– Rail routes
145
– Airport/city
146
– Means of transport identification
147
– Document requested by Customs
148
– Customs release notification
149
– Customs transit type
150
– Financial routing
151
– Locations for tariff calculation
152
– Materials
153
– Methods of payment
154
– Bank branch sorting identification
155
– Automated clearing house
156
– Location of goods
157
– Clearing code
158
– Terms of delivery
160
– Party identification
161
– Goods description
162
– Country
163
– Country sub-entity
164
– Member organizations
165
– Amendment code (Customs)
166
– Social security identification
167
– Tax party identification
168
– Rail document names
169
– Harmonized system
170
– Bank securities code
172
– Carrier code
173
– Export requirements
174
– Citizen identification
175
– Account analysis codes
176
– Flow of the goods
177
– Statistical procedures
178
– Standard text according US embargo regulations
179
– Standard text for export according national prescriptions
180
– Airport terminal
181
– Activity
182
– Combiterms 1990
183
– Dangerous goods packing type
184
– Tax assessment method
185
– Item type
186
– Product supply condition
187
– Supplier's stock turnover
188
– Article status
189
– Quality control code
190
– Item sourcing category
191
– Dumping or countervailing assessment method
ZZZ
– 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
– EDIFICE
9
– EAN (International Article Numbering association)
10
– ODETTE
11
– Lloyd's register of shipping
12
– 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 company
22
– US, ISA (Information Systems Agreement)
23
– FR, EDITRANSPORT
24
– AU, ROA (Railways of Australia)
25
– EDITEX (Europe)
26
– NL, Foundation Uniform Transport Code
86
– Assigned by party originating the message
87
– Assigned by carrier
88
– Assigned by owner of operation
89
– Assigned by distributor
90
– Assigned by manufacturer
91
– Assigned by seller or seller's agent
92
– Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent
93
– AT, Austrian Customs
94
– AT, Austrian PTT
95
– AU, Australian Customs Services
96
– CA, Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise
97
– CH, Administration federale des contributions
98
– CH, Direction generale des douanes
99
– CH, Division des importations et exportations, OFAEE
100
– CH, Entreprise des PTT
101
– CH, Carbura
102
– CH, Centrale suisse pour l'importation du charbon
103
– CH, Office fiduciaire des importateurs de denrees alimentaires
104
– CH, Association suisse code des articles
105
– DK, Ministry of taxation, Central Customs and Tax Administration
106
– FR, Direction generale des douanes et droits indirects
107
– FR, INSEE
108
– FR, Banque de France
109
– GB, H.M. Customs & Excise
110
– IE, Revenue Commissionners, Customs AEP project
111
– US, U.S. Customs Service
112
– US, U.S. Census Bureau
113
– US, UPC (Uniform product code)
114
– US, ABA (American Bankers Association)
115
– US, DODAAC (Department Of Defense Active Agency Code)
116
– US, ANSI ASC X12
117
– AT, Geldausgabeautomaten-Service Gesellschaft m.b.H.
118
– SE, Svenska Bankfoereningen
119
– IT, Associazione Bancaria Italiana
120
– IT, Socieata' Interbancaria per l'Automazione
121
– CH, Telekurs AG
122
– CH, Swiss Securities Clearing Corporation
123
– NO, Norwegian Interbank Research Organization
124
– NO, Norwegian Bankers Ass.
125
– FI, The Finnish Bankers' Association
126
– US, NCCMA (Account Analysis Codes)
128
– BE, Belgian Bankers' Association
129
– BE, Belgian Ministry of Finance
130
– DK, PBS (Pengainstitutternes Betalings Service)
131
– DE, German Bankers Association
132
– GB, BACS Limited
133
– GB, Association for Payment Clearing Services
134
– GB, CHAPS and Town Clearing Company Ltd.
135
– GB, The Clearing House
136
– GB, Article Number Association (UK) Limited
137
– AT, Verband oesterreichischer Banken und Bankiers
138
– FR, CFONB (Comite francais d'organ. et de normalisation bancaires)
139
– UPU (Universal Postal Union)
140
– CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXI-01
141
– CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXI-B-1
142
– CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XXXIV
143
– NZ, New Zealand Customs
144
– NL, Netherlands Customs
145
– SE, Swedish Customs
146
– DE, German Customs
147
– BE, Belgian Customs
148
– ES, Spanish Customs
149
– IL, Israel Customs
150
– HK, Hong Kong Customs
151
– JP, Japan Customs
152
– SA, Saudi Arabia Customs
153
– IT, Italian Customs
154
– GR, Greek Customs
155
– PT, Portuguese Customs
156
– LU, Luxembourg Customs
157
– NO, Norwegian Customs
158
– FI, Finnish Customs
159
– IS, Iceland Customs
160
– LI, Liechtenstein authority
161
– UNCTAD (United Nations - Conference on Trade And Development)
162
– CEC (Commission of the European Communities), DG/XIII-D-5
163
– US, FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)
164
– US, DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
165
– US, DCI (Distribution Codes, INC.)
166
– US, National Motor Freight Classification Association
167
– 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 BV
172
– NL, BEANET BV
173
– NO, NORPRO
174
– DE, DIN (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung)
175
– FCI (Factors Chain International)
176
– BR, Banco Central do Brazil
177
– AU, LIFA (Life Insurance Federation of Australia)
178
– AU, SAA (Standards Association of Australia)
179
– US, Air transport association of America
181
– Edibuild
182
– US, Standard Carrier Alpha Code (Motor)
183
– US, American Petroleum Institute
184
– AU, ACOS (Australian Chamber of Shipping)
ZZZ
– Mutually defined
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C108 – Free text; one to five lines.
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4440 – Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Type: an, Max Length: 70 (Required)
-
4440 – Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Type: an, Max Length: 70
-
4440 – Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Type: an, Max Length: 70
-
4440 – Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Type: an, Max Length: 70
-
4440 – Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Type: an, Max Length: 70
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4451 – Code specifying subject of a free text.
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
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4453 – Code specifying how to handle the text.
Type: an, Max Length: 3
Valid Codes:
1
– Text for subsequent use
2
– Text replacing missing code
3
– Text for immediate use
4
– No action required
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3453 – Code of language (ISO 639-1988).
Type: an, Max Length: 3
UNT
(Max 1) Required