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UN/EDIFACT D98B TANSTA Message

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

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UNH Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required
BGM To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number. (Max 1) Required
  • C002 – Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
    • 1001 – 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 1) 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.

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 9)
  • 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.

      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.

  • 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.

    Showing 20 of 375 values defined for element 3035 in D98B.

  • 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
Group SG1 (Max 9)
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
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG2 (Max 9) Required
TDT To specify the transport details such as mode of transport, means of transport, its conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport. The segment may be pointed to by the TPL segment. (Max 1) Required
  • C220 – Method of transport code or name. Code preferred.
    • 8067 – Coded method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
    • 8066 – Method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C228 – Code and/or name identifying the type of means of transport.
    • 8179 – Code defining the type of the means of transport being utilized.
      Type: an, Max Length: 8
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – A caravan towed by a car.
      • 8 – A means of transport indicating a ship carrying containers.
      • 9 – Transport for which common characteristics are not applicable (e.g. big transformers requiring special wagons, special tackles, special routing etc.).
      • 10 – To specify that the means of transportation is a bus.
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – A means of transport identification code indicating a flatbed trailer.
      • 15 – A means of transport identification code indicating a taxi.
      • 16 – A category of boat used to transport material over water.
      • 17 – The type of means of transport is to be determined by the customer.
      • 18 – The type of means of transport is to be determined by the seller.
      • 19 – A truck capable of tipping up in order to deliver its load.
      • 20 – A truck used explicitly for the conveyance of furniture.

      Showing 20 of 48 values defined for element 8179 in D98B.

    • 8178 – Description of the type of the means of transport being utilized.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C040 – Identification of a carrier by code and/or by name. Code preferred.
    • 3127 – Identification of party undertaking or arranging transport of goods between named points.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 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.

    • 3128 – Name of party undertaking or arranging transport of goods between named points.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C401 – To provide details of reason for, and responsibility for, use of transportation other than normally utilized.
    • 8457 – Indication of reason for excess transportation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • A – Self explanatory.
      • B – Self explanatory.
      • C – Self explanatory.
      • D – Self explanatory.
      • E – Self explanatory.
      • F – Self explanatory.
      • G – Self explanatory.
      • H – Self explanatory.
      • I – Self explanatory.
      • J – Self explanatory.
      • K – Self explanatory.
      • L – Self explanatory.
      • M – Self explanatory.
      • N – Self explanatory.
      • P – Self explanatory.
      • R – Self explanatory.
      • T – Self explanatory.
      • U – Self explanatory.
      • V – Self explanatory.
      • W – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 23 values defined for element 8457 in D98B.

    • 8459 – Indication of responsibility for excess transportation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • A – Self explanatory.
      • B – Self explanatory.
      • S – Self explanatory.
      • X – Self explanatory.
      • ZZZ – Self explanatory.
    • 7130 – Customer provided authorization number to allow supplier to ship goods under specific freight conditions. This number will be transmitted back to customer in the dispatch advice message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • C222 – Code and/or name identifying the means of transport.
    • 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.

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    • 8453 – Coded name of the country in which a means of transport is registered.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
  • 8051 – Qualifier giving a specific meaning to the transport details.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Transport by which goods are moved from or to the frontier, or between inland points.
    • 2 – Point by which the means of transport are presumed to have left the statistical territory of despatch or to have entered the statistical territory of arrival.
    • 10 – Transport by which the goods are moved prior to their main carriage transport.
    • 11 – Transport by which goods are moved to the Customs frontier.
    • 12 – Transport by which goods are moved from the place of departure.
    • 13 – Transport by which goods are moved at the place of destination.
    • 14 – Transport by which the goods are presumed to have left the statistical territory of dispatch or have entered the statistical territory of arrival.
    • 20 – The primary stage in the movement of cargo from the point of origin to the intended destination.
    • 21 – The first carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 22 – The second carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 23 – The third carrier of the ordered transport when more than one carrier is involved.
    • 24 – Transport by which goods are moved via an inland body of water.
    • 25 – Carrier responsible from the point of origin to the final delivery destination.
    • 26 – Second transport by which the goods are moved prior to their main carriage transport.
    • 27 – The transport by which the goods are moved to the place of acceptance.
    • 28 – Second transport by which the goods are moved after the main carriage transport.
    • 30 – Transport by which the goods are moved after the main carriage transport.
  • 8028 – Unique reference given by the carrier to a certain journey or departure of a means of transport (generic term).
    Type: an, Max Length: 17
  • 8101 – Identification of the point of origin and point of direction.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • BS – Self explanatory.
    • SB – Self explanatory.
    • SC – Self explanatory.
    • SD – Self explanatory.
    • SF – Self explanatory.
    • SS – Self explanatory.
    • ZZZ – Self explanatory.
  • 8281 – Code indicating the ownership of the means of transport.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The owner of the transported goods is also the owner of the means of transport or rented it for this transport.
    • 2 – The owner of the transported goods does not own the means of transport or has not rented it for this transport.
    • 3 – A code indicating privately owned transport.
LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 1) Required
  • C517 – Identification of a location by code or name.
    • 3225 – 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
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 9) Required

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 1)
  • C107 – Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
    • 4441 – 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.

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

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

MEA To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts. (Max 9) Required
  • C502 – Identification of measurement type.
    • 6313 – 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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DIM To specify dimensions. (Max 9)
  • 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.
FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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