UN/EDIFACT D98B CONDRO Message

Review the CONDRO segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D98B EDIFACT directory.

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 – Document/message identifier expressed in code.
      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 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 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 494 values defined for element 1001 in D98B.

    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 143 values defined for element 1131 in D98B.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 223 values defined for element 3055 in D98B.

    • 1000 – Plain language identifier specifying the function of a document/message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C106 – Identification of a document/message by its number and eventually its version or revision.
    • 1004 – Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1056 – To specify the version number or name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To specify a revision number.
      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 (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be added to a previously sent message.
    • 3 – Message containing items (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be deleted from a previously sent message.
    • 4 – Message containing items (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be changed in a previously sent message.
    • 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 – Description to be provided.
    • 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 – Self explanatory.
    • 14 – Self explanatory.
    • 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 59 values defined for element 1225 in D98B.

  • 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.
    • 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.
    • AI – Acknowledgement of changes only is required.
    • AJ – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g. cargo booking or quotation request) is being dealt with.
    • AP – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted.
    • AQ – The sender of the message expects a response.
    • AR – Documentary credit collection forwarded directly.
    • AS – The receiver of the message is to acknowledge receipt of the message and sent a credit advice for each credit.
    • CA – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted under conditions indicated in this message.
    • CO – Indication that the message contains the physical measurements on which the charges will be based.
    • NA – Self explanatory.
    • RE – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) is not accepted.
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 5) Required
  • C507 – Date and/or time, or period relevant to the specified date/time/period type.
    • 2005 – Code giving specific meaning to a date, time or period.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 2 – Date on which buyer requests goods to be delivered.
      • 3 – [2376] Date when a Commercial Invoice is issued.
      • 4 – [2010] Date when an order is issued.
      • 7 – Date and/or time at which specified event or document becomes effective.
      • 8 – Date/time when the purchase order is received by the seller.
      • 9 – Date/time of processing.
      • 10 – Date on which goods should be shipped or despatched by the supplier.
      • 11 – (2170) Date/time on which the goods are or are expected to be despatched or shipped.
      • 12 – Date by which payment should be made if discount terms are to apply.
      • 13 – Date by which payment must be made.
      • 14 – Date/time when instalments are due.
      • 15 – Date/time when promotion activities begin.
      • 16 – Date/time when promotion activities end.
      • 17 – Date and/or time when the shipper of the goods expects delivery will take place.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Date/time when cheque is issued.
      • 21 – Description to be provided.
      • 22 – Date/time when freight bill is issued.
      • 35 – Date/time on which goods or consignment are delivered at their destination.
      • 36 – Date of expiry of the validity of a referenced document, price information or any other referenced data element with a limited validity period.

      Showing 20 of 485 values defined for element 2005 in D98B.

    • 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 – Specification of the representation of a date, a date and time or of a 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.
      • 101 – Calendar date: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day.
      • 102 – Calendar date: C = Century ; Y = Year ; M = Month ; D = Day.
      • 103 – Calendar week day: Y = Year ; W = Week ; D = Day Week number 01 is always first week of January Day number 1 is always Monday.
      • 105 – Calendar day: Y = Year ; D = Day January the first = Day 001 Always start numbering the days of the year from January 1st through December 31st.
      • 106 – Day of a month: M = Month; D = Day.
      • 107 – Day's number within a specific year: D = Day.
      • 108 – Week's number within a specific year: W = Week.
      • 109 – Month's number within a specific year: M = Month.
      • 110 – Day's number within is a specific month: D = Day.
      • 201 – Calendar date including time without seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; M = Minute.
      • 202 – Calendar date including time with seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; m = Minutes = Seconds.
      • 203 – Calendar date including time with minutes: C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day; H=Hour; M=Minutes.
      • 204 – Calendar date including time with seconds: C=Century;Y=Year; M=Month;D=Day;H=Hour;M=Minute;S=Second.
      • 301 – See 201 + Z = Time zone.
      • 302 – See 202 + Z = Time zone.
      • 303 – See 203 plus Z=Time zone.
      • 304 – See 204 plus Z=Time zone.
      • 305 – Month, day, hours, minutes; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; M = Minute.

      Showing 20 of 71 values defined for element 2379 in D98B.

AUT To specify results of the application of an authentication procedure. (Max 2)
  • 9280 – The result of the application of an algorithm to the content of data element in a message.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
  • 9282 – Identifies the cryptographic key used to calculate the validation result.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
AGR To specify the agreement details. (Max 2)
  • C543 – Identification of specific agreement type by code or name.
    • 7431 – Indication of the type of agreement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Description to be provided.
      • 2 – Agreement on protection against risk of credit losses on sales to buyers.
      • 3 – Identifies the treaty as assigned by the cedent.
      • 4 – Identifies the treaty as assigned by the reinsurer.
      • 5 – The type of agreement needed to specify construction works tendered out as public or restricted.
      • 6 – The type of contract breakdown.
      • 7 – The way the contractor(s) are structured to perform a contract for the purpose of responsibility and liability.
      • 8 – Agreement on health insurance coverage.
    • 7433 – Specification of the type of agreement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Description to be provided.
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 143 values defined for element 1131 in D98B.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 223 values defined for element 3055 in D98B.

    • 7434 – Description of the type of agreement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • 9419 – Subdivision of a service by code.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 10)
  • C107 – Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
    • 4441 – Free text in coded form.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17 (Required)
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 143 values defined for element 1131 in D98B.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 223 values defined for element 3055 in D98B.

  • C108 – Free text; one to five lines.
    • 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
  • 4451 – Code specifying subject of a free text.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – [7002] Plain language description of the nature of the goods sufficient to identify them at the level required for banking, Customs, statistical or transport purposes, avoiding unnecessary detail (Generic term).
    • AAB – [4276] Conditions of payment between the parties to a transaction (generic term).
    • AAC – Additional information concerning dangerous goods.
    • AAD – Proper shipping name, supplemented as necessary with the correct technical name, by which a dangerous substance or article may be correctly identified or which is sufficiently informative to permit identification by reference to generally available literature.
    • AAE – The content of an acknowledgement.
    • AAF – Specific details applying to rates.
    • AAG – Indicates that the segment contains instructions to be passed on to the identified party.
    • AAH – [4034] Information entered by Customs on the CIM.
    • AAI – Self explanatory.
    • 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 – Self explanatory.
    • AAR – (4053) Free text of the non Incoterms terms of delivery. For Incoterms, use: 4053.
    • AAS – Self explanatory.
    • AAT – Free text information on an IATA Air Waybill to indicate means by which account is to be settled.

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  • 4453 – Code specifying the purpose of the 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 of language (ISO 639-1988).
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • 4447 – Code specifying the formatting parameters for the 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 5) Required
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required
  • C506 – Identification of a reference.
    • 1153 – Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • AAA – [1018] Reference number assigned by the seller to his acknowledgement of an order.
      • AAB – [1088] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Proforma Invoice.
      • AAC – [1172] Reference number assigned by issuing bank to a Documentary credit.
      • AAD – [1318] Reference number assigned by the issuer to a Contract Addendum.
      • AAE – Reference number assigned to a goods declaration.
      • AAG – Reference number assigned by issuing party to an offer.
      • AAJ – Reference number assigned by issuer to a delivery order.
      • AAK – Reference number assigned by issuing party to a despatch advice.
      • AAL – Reference number identifying a specific product drawing.
      • AAM – Reference number assigned to a waybill, see: 1001 = 700.
      • AAN – Reference number assigned by buyer to a delivery schedule.
      • AAO – [1362] Reference assigned by the consignee to a shipment.
      • AAP – [1310] Reference to a specific consignment forming part of a contract allowing part deliveries.
      • AAQ – [8260] Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify a unit load device e.g. freight container.
      • AAS – [1188] Reference assigned by the carrier or his agent to the transport document.
      • AAT – Identifies the master label number of any package type.
      • AAU – [1128] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Despatch Note.
      • AAV – Reference number assigned to an enquiry.
      • AAY – Reference number assigned by the carriers agent to a transaction.
      • AAZ – For maritime shipments, this code qualifies a Standard Alpha Carrier Code (SCAC) as issued by the United Stated National Motor Traffic Association Inc.

      Showing 20 of 618 values defined for element 1153 in D98B.

    • 1154 – Identification number the nature and function of which can be qualified by an entry in data element 1153 Reference qualifier.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1156 – Number of the line in the document/message referenced in 1154 Reference number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
    • 4000 – To uniquely identify a reference by its version number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1060 – To specify a revision number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
DOC To identify documents and details directly related to it. (Max 1)
  • C002 – Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
    • 1001 – Document/message identifier expressed in code.
      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 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 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 494 values defined for element 1001 in D98B.

    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 143 values defined for element 1131 in D98B.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 223 values defined for element 3055 in D98B.

    • 1000 – Plain language identifier specifying the function of a document/message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C503 – Identification of document/message by number, status, source and/or language.
    • 1004 – Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1373 – To identify the status of a document/message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Notice that a specific document will be accompanying the goods.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 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 – Self explanatory.
      • 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.

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    • 1366 – Indication of the source from which the printed information is to be or has been obtained.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 1056 – To specify the version number or name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To specify a revision number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 3153 – Code identifying the type of communication channel being used.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    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 – A communication channel identifying a courier.
    • CA – Self explanatory.
    • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
    • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
    • EX – Telephone extension.
    • FT – According to ISO.
    • FX – Device used for transmitting and reproducing fixed graphic material (as printing) by means of signals over telephone lines or other electronic transmission media.
    • GM – Self explanatory.
    • IE – Self explanatory.
    • IM – Internal mail address/number.
    • MA – Postal service document delivery.
    • PB – Self explanatory.
    • PS – The process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets so that a channel is occupied only during the transmission; upon completion of the transmission the channel is made available for the transfer of other packets (ISO).
    • SW – Communications address assigned by Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
    • TE – Voice/data transmission by telephone.
    • TG – Text transmission via telegraph.
    • TL – Transmission of text/data via telex.

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  • 1220 – Number of originals or copies of a document stipulated or referred to as being required.
    Type: n, Max Length: 2
  • 1218 – Specification of the number of originals of a stipulated document that are required.
    Type: n, Max Length: 2
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

Group SG2 (Max 999) Required
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 1) Required
  • C082 – Identification of a transaction party by code.
    • 3039 – Code identifying a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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  • C058 – Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      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 involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3045 – Specification of 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.
  • C059 – Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to four lines.
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3035 – Code giving specific meaning to a party.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Party to be billed in accordance with AAR Accounting rule 11.
    • AB – Third party who arranged the purchase of merchandise on behalf of the actual buyer.
    • AE – Any natural or legal person who makes a declaration to an official body on behalf of another natural or legal person, where legally permitted (CCC).
    • AF – Natural or legal person responsible for the satisfactory performance of a Customs transit operation. Source: CCC.
    • AG – (3196) Party authorized to act on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Agent acting on behalf of the transit principal (CCC).
    • AI – Person who has been chosen for a job.
    • AJ – The party which has issued all mutually agreed codes used in the message.
    • AK – Party to whom acknowledgement should be sent.
    • AL – (3340) Party accepting liability for goods held or moving (e.g. transit) under a Customs authorization and - when applicable - a guarantee.
    • AM – Employee of a company or firm authorized to act on behalf of that company or firm e.g. to make a Customs declaration.
    • AN – Person or company which is authorised by the relevant Customs authority to import goods without payment all taxes or specific taxes at the point of entry into the country.
    • AO – Party account is assigned to.
    • AP – (3352) Party accepting goods, products, services etc.
    • AQ – Person or company approved by the relevant authority in the country to pack and export specific goods under Customs supervision.
    • AR – Exporter authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AS – Identifies the financial institution servicing the account(s).
    • AT – Importer authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AU – Trader authorized/approved by Customs for special transit procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AV – Party that has delegated the authority to take a certain action on behalf of a company or agency.

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  • 3164 – Name of a city (a town, a village) for addressing purposes.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3229 – Identification of the name of sub-entities (state, province) defined by appropriate governmental agencies.
    Type: an, Max Length: 9
  • 3251 – Code defining postal zones or addresses.
    Type: an, Max Length: 9
  • 3207 – Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 99)
  • C517 – Identification of a location by code or name.
    • 3225 – Identification of the name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 25
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 3224 – Name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C519 – Identification the first related location by code or name.
    • 3223 – Specification of the first related place/location by code.
      Type: an, Max Length: 25
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 3222 – Specification of the first related place/location by name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C553 – Identification of second related location by code or name.
    • 3233 – Specification of a second related place/location by code.
      Type: an, Max Length: 25
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 3232 – Specification of a second related place/location by name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • 3227 – Code identifying the function of a location.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – (3018) Point or port of departure, shipment or destination, as required under the applicable terms of delivery, e.g. Incoterms.
    • 2 – Place where funds are to be, or have been made available to the creditor.
    • 4 – Place at which the goods have been received.
    • 5 – (3214) Port, airport or other location from which a means of transport is scheduled to depart or has departed.
    • 7 – (3246) Place to which the goods are to be finally delivered under transport contract terms (operational term).
    • 8 – Port, airport or other location to which a means of transport is destined.
    • 9 – (3334 + 3230) Seaport, airport, freight terminal, rail station or other place at which the goods (cargo) are loaded on to the means of transport being used for their carriage.
    • 10 – (3348) Place at which the goods are taken over by the carrier.
    • 11 – (3392 + 3414) Seaport, airport, freight terminal, rail station or other place at which the goods (cargo) are unloaded from the means of transport having been used for their carriage.
    • 12 – Port at which the goods are discharged from the vessel used for their transport.
    • 13 – (3424) Place where goods are transferred from one means of transport to another (operational term).
    • 14 – (3384) Place where goods are located and where they are available for examination.
    • 15 – Place where the responsibility is transferred.
    • 16 – Place where the ownership of the goods is transferred.
    • 17 – Place where goods are transported across a country border.
    • 18 – (3156) Warehouse where a particular consignment has been stored.
    • 19 – Factory/plant relevant for a particular consignment.
    • 20 – Place where goods will ultimately be delivered.
    • 21 – Place of departure, shipment or destination as specified in the terms of sale agreed between the parties.
    • 22 – (3080) Place where Customs clearance procedure occur (CCC).

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  • 5479 – To specify the relationship between two or more items.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 10)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

Group SG3 (Max 10)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

CED To give a precise definition of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system like hardware, firmware, operating system, communication (VANS, network type, protocol, format) and application software. (Max 10)
  • C079 – To identify parts of a computer environment.
    • 1511 – A code to identify the computer environment.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 1510 – To define the product name of the specified computer environment part.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1056 – To specify the version number or name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1058 – To specify the release number or release name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 7402 – The number given to an object for its unique identification.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 1501 – A code to identify the computer environment details.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Code to identify the type of hardware installed in a computer environment e.g. PC, Mac, UNIX-Workstation, Mini, Mainframe.
    • 2 – Code to identify the operating system, like DOS, VMS, etc. used in a computer environment.
    • 3 – Code to identify an application software, like AutoCad, WinWord, etc. used in a computer environment.
    • 4 – Code to identify a network like Ethernet, Token Ring, etc. implemented in a computer environment.
    • 5 – Code to identify the system, which acts as a sending system in an interchange.
  • 9448 – The command that is used when a document or file is created.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG4 (Max 10)
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1) Required
  • C056 – Code and/or name of a department or employee. Code preferred.
    • 3413 – Internal identification code.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 3412 – The department or person within an organizational entity.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3139 – Code specifying the function of a contact (e.g. department or person).
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Department/person to contact for matters regarding insurance.
    • AB – Department/person to contact for matters regarding the workshop.
    • AC – Department/person in charge of accepting incoming goods.
    • AD – The contact responsible for accounting matters.
    • AE – Department/person to contact for matters regarding contracts.
    • AF – Department/person to contact for matters regarding land registry.
    • AG – Department/person of the agent which acts on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical coordination of works.
    • AI – Department/person to contact for matters regarding project management on behalf of the contractor.
    • AJ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding investments.
    • AK – Department/person to contact for matters regarding management of works on behalf of the owner.
    • AL – Department/person to contact for matters regarding personnel (human resources).
    • AM – Department/person to contact for matters regarding claims.
    • AN – Department/person to contact for laboratory matters.
    • AO – Department/person to contact for matters regarding plant/equipment.
    • AP – Department/person responsible for the accounts payable function within a corporation.
    • AQ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding quantity surveying.
    • AR – Department/person responsible for the accounts receivable within a corporation.
    • AS – Department/person to contact for matters regarding public relations.
    • AT – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical issues.

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COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 5)
  • C076 – Communication number of a department or employee in a specified channel.
    • 3148 – The communication number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512 (Required)
    • 3155 – Code identifying the type of communication channel being used.
      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.
      • CA – Self explanatory.
      • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
      • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
      • EX – Telephone extension.
      • FT – According to ISO.
      • FX – Device used for transmitting and reproducing fixed graphic material (as printing) by means of signals over telephone lines or other electronic transmission media.
      • GM – Self explanatory.
      • IE – Self explanatory.
      • IM – Internal mail address/number.
      • MA – Postal service document delivery.
      • PB – Self explanatory.
      • PS – The process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets so that a channel is occupied only during the transmission; upon completion of the transmission the channel is made available for the transfer of other packets (ISO).

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

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

Group SG5 (Max 999)
DOC To identify documents and details directly related to it. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at DOC above.

INP To specify parties to an instruction, the instruction, or both. (Max 99)
  • C849 – Identify the sending and receiving parties of the instruction.
    • 3301 – Party responsible for carrying out the instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The financial institution which is requested to issue the documentary credit.
      • 2 – The financial institution which issues the documentary credit, if the applicant's bank is not acting as the issuing bank.
      • 3 – The financial institution with which the beneficiary maintains an account.
      • 4 – The buyer is responsible for carrying out the instruction.
      • 5 – The seller is responsible for carrying out the instruction.
      • 6 – Identifies the financial institution through which the advising bank is to advise the documentary credit.
      • 7 – Identifies the financial institution used by the issuing bank to advise the documentary credit.
      • 8 – Identifies the bank from whom payment is due.
    • 3285 – Party to whom the instruction is directed for advice or action.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The financial institution which is requested to issue the documentary credit.
      • 2 – The financial institution which issues the documentary credit, if the applicant's bank is not acting as the issuing bank.
      • 3 – The financial institution with which the beneficiary maintain an account.
      • 4 – The party in whose favour the documentary credit is to be issued and the party who must comply with the credit's terms and conditions.
      • 5 – First party to contact.
      • 6 – Second party to contact.
      • 7 – Third party to contact.
      • 8 – Fourth party to contact.
      • 9 – First financial institution to contact.
      • 10 – Second financial institution to contact.
      • 11 – Party to whom payment is due.
      • 12 – Identifies the bank which is to receive funds.
      • 13 – Identifies the bank to whom payment is due.
  • C522 – To specify an instruction.
    • 4403 – Code giving specific meaning to the type of instructions.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instruction requires action.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Instruction how to act if maximum value will be or has been exceeded.
      • 4 – Documentary credit confirmation instructions.
      • 5 – Documentary credit confirmation of issuance.
      • 6 – Documentary credit pre-advice instructions.
      • 7 – Delivery instructions for documents required under a documentary credit.
      • 8 – Additional terms and/or conditions to the documentary credit.
      • 9 – Instruction refers to an investment.
      • 10 – Instructions as to how the reimbursement is to be effected.
      • 11 – Instructions to the paying and/or accepting and/or negotiating bank.
      • 12 – Instructions and/or information to the applicant.
      • 13 – Case of need party power instructions.
      • 14 – Payment of the documentary credit in local currency instructions.
      • 15 – Return of acceptance draft instructions.
      • 16 – Advice of non-payment method.
      • 17 – Advice of non-acceptance method of the documentary credit.
      • 18 – Advice of payment method of the documentary credit.
      • 19 – Advice of acceptance method of the documentary credit.
      • 20 – Instructions for the first transmission of documents.

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    • 4401 – Specification of an action to be taken by the receiver of the message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • AA – Self explanatory.
      • AB – Send invoice, taking into account specified discrepancies.
      • AC – Instruction to advise party by airmail.
      • AD – Instruction to advise a party.
      • AF – Self-explanatory.
      • AG – The identified item must be sent for replacement.
      • AH – The identified item is to be picked up.
      • AI – Advise of documentary credit by telecommunication.
      • AJ – Instruction to advise party by fax.
      • AK – Issue documentary credit by registered airmail.
      • AL – Deliver documents in one set by registered airmail.
      • AM – Deliver documents in two sets by registered airmail.
      • AN – The receiver is authorized to debit the account of the sender when due.
      • AO – The receiver is authorized to reimburse themselves on the reimbursing bank when due.
      • AP – Instruction to advise party by phone.
      • AQ – Upon receipt and verification of documents we shall credit your account with us when due.
      • AR – Protest is to be made in case of non-payment.
      • AS – Protest is to be made in case of non-acceptance.
      • AT – Instruction to advise party by telex.
      • AU – Protest is to be made in case of non-acceptance and non- payment.

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    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 4400 – Description of an instruction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C850 – Provides information regarding the status of an instruction.
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 1229 – Code specifying the action to be taken or already taken.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – This line item is added to the referenced message.
    • 2 – This line item is deleted from the referenced message.
    • 3 – This line item is changed in the referenced message.
    • 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 – Self explanatory.
    • 9 – Self explanatory.
    • 10 – This line item is not found in the referenced message.
    • 11 – This line is not amended by the buyer.
    • 12 – Self explanatory.
    • 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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RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

MEA To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts. (Max 1)
  • C502 – Identification of measurement type.
    • 6313 – Specification of the property measured.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • A – Description to be provided.
      • AAA – [6160] Weight (mass) of goods including any packing normally going with them to a buyer in a retail sale.
      • AAB – [6292] Weight (mass) of goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
      • AAC – Self explanatory.
      • AAD – [6292] Weight (mass) of goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
      • AAE – Gross weight at line item level.
      • AAF – [6048] Weight (mass) of the goods themselves without any packing.
      • AAG – Self explanatory.
      • AAH – Description to be provided.
      • AAI – Measurement reportable for visaed merchandise.
      • AAJ – The number of units contained on a pallet.
      • AAK – An indication of the fat content of a product.
      • AAL – [6160] Weight (mass) of goods including any packing normally going with them to a buyer in a retail sale.
      • 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 – Self-explanatory.
      • AAP – Self-explanatory.
      • AAQ – Value of energy consumption.
      • AAR – Self-explanatory.
      • AAS – Self-explanatory.

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    • 6321 – Code specifying the significance of a measurement value.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – Self explanatory.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Self explanatory.
      • 11 – Description to be provided.
      • 12 – Description to be provided.
      • 13 – Description to be provided.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
    • 6155 – Code used to specify non-discrete measurement values.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – Self explanatory.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Self explanatory.
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.
      • 21 – Self explanatory.

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    • 6154 – To specify non-discrete measurement values.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C174 – Measurement value and relevant minimum and maximum values of the measurement range.
    • 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)
    • 6314 – Value of the measured unit.
      Type: an, Max Length: 18
    • 6162 – Minimum of a range.
      Type: n, Max Length: 18
    • 6152 – Maximum of a range.
      Type: n, Max Length: 18
    • 6432 – To specify the number of significant digits.
      Type: n, Max Length: 2
  • 6311 – Specification of the purpose of the measurement.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AAA – Line item measurement specified by the Food and Drug Administration.
    • AAC – Size of a retail container in terms of volume.
    • AAD – Description to be provided.
    • AAE – [6314] Value of the measured unit.
    • AAF – The measurement of a consignment or part for customs purpose.
    • AAG – The measurement of the percentage of alcohol by volume.
    • AAH – Description to be provided.
    • AAI – Weight at line item level.
    • AAJ – Measurement reportable for visaed merchandise.
    • AAK – Quantity to be written off from the total license amount.
    • AAL – Total tonnage of cargo loaded onto the conveyance.
    • AAM – Total tonnage of cargo unloaded from the conveyance.
    • AAN – Tonnage of conveyance.
    • AAO – Registered summer dead weight total tonnage of the vessel.
    • AAP – Total weight of containerized cargo on vessel.
    • AAQ – Total weight of non-containerized cargo on vessel.
    • AAR – Primary reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.
    • AAS – Secondary reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.
    • AAT – Third reportable quantity associated with a tariff number.
    • AAU – Commodity/product shipped or sold in discrete individual containers which may be accumulated in a larger package.

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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 – Self explanatory.
    • 2S – Self explanatory.
    • AA – To indicate that the entity being specified is on the surface.
    • AB – To indicate that the entity being specified is off the surface.
    • AC – Specifies that the surface/layer/position being described is the soluble portion.
    • AD – The surface or layer of the product being described is the opposite corners.
    • AE – The surface or layer of the product being described are the corner diagonals.
    • BC – Self explanatory.
    • BS – Self explanatory.
    • BT – Self explanatory.
    • DF – Self explanatory.
    • FR – Self explanatory.
    • IN – Self explanatory.
    • LE – Self explanatory.
    • OA – Self explanatory.
    • OS – Self explanatory.
    • OT – Self explanatory.
    • RI – Self explanatory.
    • RR – Self explanatory.
    • ST – Self explanatory.

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Group SG6 (Max 99)
EFI To specify the link of one non-EDIFACT external file to an EDIFACT message. (Max 1) Required
  • C077 – To identify a file.
    • 1508 – Name assigned to a file.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 7008 – Plain language description of articles or products.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • C099 – To define details relevant to a file.
    • 1516 – To give an identification of the file format.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17 (Required)
    • 1056 – To specify the version number or name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1503 – A code to identify the data format.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Code to identify the ASCII format (American Standard Code II).
      • 2 – Code to identify the EBCDIC format (Extended Binary Character Decimal Interchange Code).
      • 3 – Code to identify a binary format.
    • 1502 – To describe a data format in free form.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 1050 – Number indicating the position in a sequence.
    Type: an, Max Length: 10
  • 9450 – The technique used to compress a computer file.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
CED To give a precise definition of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system like hardware, firmware, operating system, communication (VANS, network type, protocol, format) and application software. (Max 10)

Elements and codes as defined at CED above.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG7 (Max 10000)
BII A segment used to convey an indexing structure mechanism which identifies the positioning of a group or item. (Max 1) Required
  • C045 – A sequenced collection of facetted codes used for multiple indexing purposes.
    • 7436 – The first facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 7438 – The second facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 7440 – The third facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 7442 – The fourth facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 7444 – The fifth facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 7446 – The sixth facet of a sequencing mechanism used to position an item within an indexing structure.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • 7429 – To qualify the indexing structure established for a project.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Identifies the associated bill level identifiers as belonging to the project index.
    • 2 – Identifies the associated bill level identifiers as belonging to an alternative index.
  • 7140 – A number allocated to a group or item.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
GIS To transmit a processing indicator. (Max 1)
  • C529 – Type of process indication.
    • 7365 – Identifies the value to be attributed to indicators required by the processing system.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Content of message is accepted.
      • 2 – Content of message is rejected, with comment.
      • 3 – Content of message is rejected, without comment.
      • 4 – Specified goods have been released from Customs control.
      • 5 – Specified goods are required for examination.
      • 6 – All document, or documents as specified, to be produced.
      • 7 – Specified goods are detained.
      • 8 – Specified goods may move under Customs transfer.
      • 9 – Goods declaration is accepted, awaiting goods arrival.
      • 10 – Declaration is requested.
      • 11 – Information for pre-entry of a goods declaration.
      • 12 – The sender is not allowed to send the message type which was sent.
      • 13 – The message type is not supported by the recipient.
      • 14 – Message conveys information on an error.
      • 15 – Response after correction; correction has been approved.
      • 16 – Response after correction; correction has not been approved.
      • 17 – Message has been received.
      • 18 – Request for clearance of the goods.
      • 19 – Goods are in bulk.
      • 20 – Commercial transaction will be paid by cash within a prescribed time frame.

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    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 7187 – Specification of a process or subprocess.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – Freezing process.
      • 8 – The information to be processed is in structured form.
      • 9 – The information to be processed is identical and given in structured and unstructured form.
      • 10 – The information to be processed is different and is given in structured and unstructured form.
      • 11 – The information to be processed is in unstructured form.
      • 12 – Slaughter process.
      • 13 – Packing process.
      • 14 – Treated by heat sterilisation.
      • 15 – Treated by chemical sterilisation.
      • 16 – Treated by fumigation.
      • 17 – Treated by irradiation.
      • 18 – Fueling process.
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

IMD To describe an item in either an industry or free format. (Max 1)
  • C272 – To provide the characteristic of the item being described.
    • 7081 – Code specifying the item characteristic being described.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Product in conformity with specifications.
      • 2 – Description of general product form.
      • 3 – Product without quality control when received.
      • 4 – Description of the finish required/available on the product.
      • 5 – Description of what the end use application of the product will be.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Description of a sub-product.
      • 10 – Specifies the direction of the grain of the product.
      • 11 – Item characteristic is described following Customs specifications.
      • 12 – Description of the type and/or process involved in making the product. E.g. in steel, description of the steelmaking process.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Description of the surface condition (e.g. roughness) of the product.
      • 15 – Description of any heat treatment or annealing required/performed on the product.
      • 17 – Description of any special coating required/available on the product.
      • 18 – Description of any chemical surface treatment required/performed on the product.
      • 19 – Description of any mechanical surface treatment required/performed on the product.
      • 21 – Description of any forming required/performed on the product.
      • 22 – Description of any special edge treatment required/performed on the product.
      • 23 – Description of any special welds and or splices required/performed on the product.
      • 24 – Security relevant product with special quality control and control documentation prescriptions.

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    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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  • C273 – Description of an item.
    • 7009 – Code from an industry code list which provides specific data about a product characteristic.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Displayed text is bold.
      • 2 – Displayed text is dimmed.
      • 3 – Displayed text is italicised.
      • 4 – Displayed text is normal.
      • 5 – Displayed text foreground and background colours are reversed.
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – Standardised electronic commerce forum for companies with interests in computing, electronics and telecommunications.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 7008 – Plain language description of articles or products.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
    • 7008 – Plain language description of articles or products.
      Type: an, Max Length: 256
  • 7077 – Code indicating the format of a description.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • A – Long description of an item in free form.
    • B – Self explanatory.
    • C – Self explanatory.
    • D – Price look-up description of a product for point of sale receipts.
    • E – Short description of an item in free form.
    • F – Self explanatory.
    • S – Self explanatory.
    • X – Self explanatory.
  • 7383 – Code indicating the surface or layer of a product that is being described.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1S – Self explanatory.
    • 2S – Self explanatory.
    • AA – To indicate that the entity being specified is on the surface.
    • AB – To indicate that the entity being specified is off the surface.
    • AC – Specifies that the surface/layer/position being described is the soluble portion.
    • AD – The surface or layer of the product being described is the opposite corners.
    • AE – The surface or layer of the product being described are the corner diagonals.
    • BC – Self explanatory.
    • BS – Self explanatory.
    • BT – Self explanatory.
    • DF – Self explanatory.
    • FR – Self explanatory.
    • IN – Self explanatory.
    • LE – Self explanatory.
    • OA – Self explanatory.
    • OS – Self explanatory.
    • OT – Self explanatory.
    • RI – Self explanatory.
    • RR – Self explanatory.
    • ST – Self explanatory.

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RFF To specify a reference. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

QTY To specify a pertinent quantity. (Max 1)
  • C186 – Quantity information in a transaction, qualified when relevant.
    • 6063 – Code giving specific meaning to a quantity.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Quantity relevant for charge.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 8 – Quantity of goods which the customer requires the supplier to have in inventory and which may be inspected by the customer if desired.
      • 11 – Part of the whole quantity.
      • 12 – Quantity despatched by the seller.
      • 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.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.
      • 21 – The quantity which has been ordered.
      • 22 – Equivalent quantity at 100% purity.
      • 23 – Quantity at 100% active agent content.
      • 24 – Quantity of goods which the customer requires the supplier to have in inventory but which will not be checked by the customer.
      • 25 – Quantity of retail point of sale activity.
      • 26 – A quantity associated with a promotional event.
      • 27 – Article received which cannot be shipped in its present form.
      • 28 – Quantity of goods or services sold to a military organization.
      • 29 – Sale of product in restaurants or bars.
      • 30 – Sale of product directly to a store.
      • 31 – Self explanatory.

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    • 6060 – Numeric value of a quantity.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15 (Required)
    • 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
Group SG8 (Max 1)
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

DIM To specify dimensions. (Max 5)
  • C211 – Specification of the dimensions of a transportable unit.
    • 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)
    • 6168 – Length of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
    • 6140 – Width of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
    • 6008 – Height of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
      Type: n, Max Length: 15
  • 6145 – To specify the dimensions applicable to each of the transportable units.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The dimension expressed in a gross value.
    • 2 – The dimension of the goods including the packaging.
    • 3 – The dimension of a pallet excluding the goods.
    • 4 – The dimension of a pallet including the goods.
    • 5 – The dimension in the length that the cargo exceeds the standard length at the front of an equipment.
    • 6 – The dimension in the length that the cargo exceeds the standard length at the back of an equipment.
    • 7 – The dimension in the width that the cargo exceeds the standard width at the right side of an equipment.
    • 8 – The dimension in the width that the cargo exceeds the standard width at the left side of an equipment.
    • 9 – The dimensions that the cargo exceeds the standard dimensions.
    • 10 – The external dimensions of transport equipment.
    • 11 – The internal dimensions of equipment.
    • 12 – Dimensions of the damaged area.
    • 13 – The dimension in the height that the cargo exceeds the standard height at the top of a piece of equipment.
    • 14 – Dimensions (width and height) of the equipment door.
QTY To specify a pertinent quantity. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at QTY above.

MEA To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at MEA above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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