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UN/EDIFACT D99A COHAOR Message

Review the COHAOR segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D99A 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 509 values defined for element 1001 in D99A.

    • 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 224 values defined for element 1131 in D99A.

    • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 238 values defined for element 3055 in D99A.

    • 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 60 values defined for element 1225 in D99A.

  • 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 9)
  • 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 633 values defined for element 2005 in D99A.

    • 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 D99A.

FTX To provide free form or coded text information. (Max 9)
  • 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 224 values defined for element 1131 in D99A.

    • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 238 values defined for element 3055 in D99A.

  • 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.

    Showing 20 of 294 values defined for element 4451 in D99A.

  • 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 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 669 values defined for element 1153 in D99A.

    • 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
NAD To specify the name/address and their related function, either by C082 only and/or unstructured by C058 or structured by C080 thru 3207. (Max 1) Required
  • C082 – Identification of a transaction party by code.
    • 3039 – Code 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 224 values defined for element 1131 in D99A.

    • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 238 values defined for element 3055 in D99A.

  • 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 462 values defined for element 3035 in D99A.

  • 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 SG3 (Max 9)
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 9)
  • 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.
      • AI – Identifies that portion of an international telephone number representing the country code to be used when calling internationally.
      • AJ – Identifies the alternate telephone number.
      • AK – Code that identifies the communications number for the online videotex service.
      • AL – Identifies the cellular phone number.
      • AM – Telephone number, including country and/or city code as required, for voice or data transmission by telephone beyond the border of a country.
      • 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.

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Group SG4 (Max 9999) Required
EQD To identify a unit of equipment. (Max 1) Required
  • C237 – Marks (letters and/or numbers) identifying equipment used for transport such as a container.
    • 8260 – Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify equipment e.g. unit load device.
      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.

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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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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  • C224 – Code and/or name identifying size and type of equipment used in transport. Code preferred.
    • 8155 – Coded description of the size and type of equipment e.g. unit load device.
      Type: an, Max Length: 10
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Self explanatory.
      • 3 – Description to be provided.
      • 4 – Description to be provided.
      • 5 – Description to be provided.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – Self explanatory.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – A 40 foot refrigerated container that is not actively controlling temperature of the product.
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – 80 x 120 cm.
      • 13 – 100 x 120 cm.
      • 14 – Non self-propelled vehicle designed for the carriage of cargo so that it can be towed by a motor vehicle.
      • 15 – A 20 foot refrigerated container that is not actively controlling temperature of the product.
      • 16 – Standard pallet exchangeable following international convention.
      • 17 – Non self propelled vehicle without front wheels designed for the carriage of cargo and provided with a kingpin.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 8154 – Plain language description of the size and type of equipment e.g. unit load device.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 8053 – Code identifying type of equipment.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Ground equipment being fuelled or serviced.
    • AB – Chain used in the securing of cargo.
    • AD – Temperature recorder to provide a record of the actual temperature.
    • AE – The part of the vehicle where the cargo is loaded.
    • AG – A cardboard platform used for holding product for storage or transportation.
    • AH – A code to indicate that there is no special equipment needed.
    • AI – A compartment forming part of a transport vessel.
    • AJ – Type of open container used for carrying objects.
    • AK – To indicate that the equipment is an aircraft.
    • AL – A device used for medical purposes.
    • AM – A refrigerated (reefer) container that is actively cooling the product.
    • AN – A pallet with standard dimensions 80*120 centimetres made of synthetic material.
    • AO – A standard pallet with standard dimensions 100*120 centimetres made of synthetic material.
    • AP – Equipment used to store and transport clothing in a hanging position.
    • BL – A piece of equipment that is normally a piece of wood to fix cargo (e.g. coils) during transport.
    • BPN – Self explanatory.
    • BPY – Self explanatory.
    • BR – Flat bottomed inland cargo vessel for canals and rivers with or without own propulsion for the purpose of transported goods. (Synonym: Lighter).
    • BX – Description to be provided.
    • CH – A wheeled carriage onto which an ocean container is mounted for inland conveyance.

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  • 8077 – To indicate the party that is the supplier of the equipment.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – The transport equipment is supplied by the shipper.
    • 2 – The transport equipment is supplied by the carrier.
    • 3 – The equipment is supplied by the consolidator.
    • 4 – The equipment is supplied by the deconsolidator.
    • 5 – The equipment is supplied by a third party.
  • 8249 – Indication of the action related to the equipment.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Self explanatory.
    • 2 – Transport equipment to be exported on a marine vessel.
    • 3 – Transport equipment to be imported on a marine vessel.
    • 4 – Transport equipment arriving on a marine vessel is to remain on board.
    • 5 – Transport equipment is to be shifted from one stowage location on a marine vessel to another on the same vessel.
    • 6 – Transport equipment is to be transferred from one marine vessel to another.
    • 7 – Transport equipment notified to arrive which did not arrive on the means of transport.
    • 8 – Transport equipment not notified to arrive but which did arrive on the means of transport.
    • 9 – Transport equipment is used in domestic service.
    • 10 – Equipment is being transported for positioning purposes.
    • 11 – Equipment is being delivered.
    • 12 – Equipment is being redelivered.
    • 13 – The equipment is for repair.
    • 14 – Transport equipment to be discharged and subsequently reloaded on the same means of transport but in a different stowage location.
  • 8169 – To indicate the extent to which the equipment is full or empty.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Self explanatory.
    • 2 – Self explanatory.
    • 3 – Self explanatory.
    • 4 – Self explanatory.
    • 5 – Self explanatory.
    • 6 – Self explanatory.
    • 7 – Indicates that the equipment is fully loaded, and includes a number LCL (Less Than Container Load) consignments.
    • 8 – Indicates that the container is fully loaded with a single FCL (Full Container Load) consignment.
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

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

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

LOC To identify a place or a location and/or related locations. (Max 9)
  • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 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 9)

Elements and codes as defined at FTX above.

GOR To indicate the requirement for a specific governmental action and/or procedure or which specific procedure is valid for a specific part of the transport. (Max 9)
  • C232 – Code indicating a type of government action.
    • 9415 – To indicate government agencies that are involved.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Government agency responsible for agriculture and e.g. the inspection of vegetable and animal substances being imported.
      • 2 – Government agency responsible for the safe transport of ammunition.
      • 3 – Government agency responsible for commerce both domestic and international.
      • 4 – Government agency responsible for public safety on waterways.
      • 5 – Customs authorities.
      • 6 – Government agency responsible for the safety on food and drugs.
      • 7 – Health authorities.
      • 8 – Police authorities responsible for public safety in the harbour.
      • 9 – Government agency responsible for immigration matters.
      • 10 – Government agency responsible for the importation of live animals.
      • 11 – Government or semi-government body responsible for port operations.
      • 12 – Government body responsible for public health matters.
      • 13 – Government agency responsible for transportation policy and other transportation matters.
    • 9411 – Indication of requirement and status of government involvement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instructions have been carried out.
      • 2 – Procedures have been carried out as amended.
      • 3 – Procedures have been completed.
      • 4 – Instructions are not applicable.
      • 5 – An action which is most desirable but not required.
      • 6 – Procedures are required.
      • 7 – Procedures are applicable.
    • 9417 – To indicate type of government action such as inspection, detention, fumigation, security.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The cargo will be or has been cleared.
      • 2 – The cargo has been or will be detained.
      • 3 – The cargo has been or will be fumigated.
      • 4 – The cargo has been or will be inspected.
      • 5 – The cargo has been or will be secured.
    • 9353 – Code identifying the treatment applied by the government to goods which are subject to a control.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Arrangements for inspection are not necessary because they were cleared before.
      • 2 – All requirements for documents have been completed.
      • 3 – Pertinent documents are required.
      • 4 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo have been completed.
      • 5 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo are required.
      • 6 – Customs clearance not required.
      • 7 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo have been completed.
      • 8 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo are required.
      • 9 – Arrangements for the security of the cargo are required.
      • 10 – Arrangements for storing the cargo have been completed.
      • 11 – Arrangements for storing the cargo are required.
      • 12 – All arrangements for transport have been completed.
      • 13 – Transport has to be arranged.
  • C232 – Code indicating a type of government action.
    • 9415 – To indicate government agencies that are involved.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Government agency responsible for agriculture and e.g. the inspection of vegetable and animal substances being imported.
      • 2 – Government agency responsible for the safe transport of ammunition.
      • 3 – Government agency responsible for commerce both domestic and international.
      • 4 – Government agency responsible for public safety on waterways.
      • 5 – Customs authorities.
      • 6 – Government agency responsible for the safety on food and drugs.
      • 7 – Health authorities.
      • 8 – Police authorities responsible for public safety in the harbour.
      • 9 – Government agency responsible for immigration matters.
      • 10 – Government agency responsible for the importation of live animals.
      • 11 – Government or semi-government body responsible for port operations.
      • 12 – Government body responsible for public health matters.
      • 13 – Government agency responsible for transportation policy and other transportation matters.
    • 9411 – Indication of requirement and status of government involvement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instructions have been carried out.
      • 2 – Procedures have been carried out as amended.
      • 3 – Procedures have been completed.
      • 4 – Instructions are not applicable.
      • 5 – An action which is most desirable but not required.
      • 6 – Procedures are required.
      • 7 – Procedures are applicable.
    • 9417 – To indicate type of government action such as inspection, detention, fumigation, security.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The cargo will be or has been cleared.
      • 2 – The cargo has been or will be detained.
      • 3 – The cargo has been or will be fumigated.
      • 4 – The cargo has been or will be inspected.
      • 5 – The cargo has been or will be secured.
    • 9353 – Code identifying the treatment applied by the government to goods which are subject to a control.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Arrangements for inspection are not necessary because they were cleared before.
      • 2 – All requirements for documents have been completed.
      • 3 – Pertinent documents are required.
      • 4 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo have been completed.
      • 5 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo are required.
      • 6 – Customs clearance not required.
      • 7 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo have been completed.
      • 8 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo are required.
      • 9 – Arrangements for the security of the cargo are required.
      • 10 – Arrangements for storing the cargo have been completed.
      • 11 – Arrangements for storing the cargo are required.
      • 12 – All arrangements for transport have been completed.
      • 13 – Transport has to be arranged.
  • C232 – Code indicating a type of government action.
    • 9415 – To indicate government agencies that are involved.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Government agency responsible for agriculture and e.g. the inspection of vegetable and animal substances being imported.
      • 2 – Government agency responsible for the safe transport of ammunition.
      • 3 – Government agency responsible for commerce both domestic and international.
      • 4 – Government agency responsible for public safety on waterways.
      • 5 – Customs authorities.
      • 6 – Government agency responsible for the safety on food and drugs.
      • 7 – Health authorities.
      • 8 – Police authorities responsible for public safety in the harbour.
      • 9 – Government agency responsible for immigration matters.
      • 10 – Government agency responsible for the importation of live animals.
      • 11 – Government or semi-government body responsible for port operations.
      • 12 – Government body responsible for public health matters.
      • 13 – Government agency responsible for transportation policy and other transportation matters.
    • 9411 – Indication of requirement and status of government involvement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instructions have been carried out.
      • 2 – Procedures have been carried out as amended.
      • 3 – Procedures have been completed.
      • 4 – Instructions are not applicable.
      • 5 – An action which is most desirable but not required.
      • 6 – Procedures are required.
      • 7 – Procedures are applicable.
    • 9417 – To indicate type of government action such as inspection, detention, fumigation, security.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The cargo will be or has been cleared.
      • 2 – The cargo has been or will be detained.
      • 3 – The cargo has been or will be fumigated.
      • 4 – The cargo has been or will be inspected.
      • 5 – The cargo has been or will be secured.
    • 9353 – Code identifying the treatment applied by the government to goods which are subject to a control.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Arrangements for inspection are not necessary because they were cleared before.
      • 2 – All requirements for documents have been completed.
      • 3 – Pertinent documents are required.
      • 4 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo have been completed.
      • 5 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo are required.
      • 6 – Customs clearance not required.
      • 7 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo have been completed.
      • 8 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo are required.
      • 9 – Arrangements for the security of the cargo are required.
      • 10 – Arrangements for storing the cargo have been completed.
      • 11 – Arrangements for storing the cargo are required.
      • 12 – All arrangements for transport have been completed.
      • 13 – Transport has to be arranged.
  • C232 – Code indicating a type of government action.
    • 9415 – To indicate government agencies that are involved.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Government agency responsible for agriculture and e.g. the inspection of vegetable and animal substances being imported.
      • 2 – Government agency responsible for the safe transport of ammunition.
      • 3 – Government agency responsible for commerce both domestic and international.
      • 4 – Government agency responsible for public safety on waterways.
      • 5 – Customs authorities.
      • 6 – Government agency responsible for the safety on food and drugs.
      • 7 – Health authorities.
      • 8 – Police authorities responsible for public safety in the harbour.
      • 9 – Government agency responsible for immigration matters.
      • 10 – Government agency responsible for the importation of live animals.
      • 11 – Government or semi-government body responsible for port operations.
      • 12 – Government body responsible for public health matters.
      • 13 – Government agency responsible for transportation policy and other transportation matters.
    • 9411 – Indication of requirement and status of government involvement.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Instructions have been carried out.
      • 2 – Procedures have been carried out as amended.
      • 3 – Procedures have been completed.
      • 4 – Instructions are not applicable.
      • 5 – An action which is most desirable but not required.
      • 6 – Procedures are required.
      • 7 – Procedures are applicable.
    • 9417 – To indicate type of government action such as inspection, detention, fumigation, security.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The cargo will be or has been cleared.
      • 2 – The cargo has been or will be detained.
      • 3 – The cargo has been or will be fumigated.
      • 4 – The cargo has been or will be inspected.
      • 5 – The cargo has been or will be secured.
    • 9353 – Code identifying the treatment applied by the government to goods which are subject to a control.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Arrangements for inspection are not necessary because they were cleared before.
      • 2 – All requirements for documents have been completed.
      • 3 – Pertinent documents are required.
      • 4 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo have been completed.
      • 5 – Arrangements for inspection of the cargo are required.
      • 6 – Customs clearance not required.
      • 7 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo have been completed.
      • 8 – Arrangements for safeguarding the cargo are required.
      • 9 – Arrangements for the security of the cargo are required.
      • 10 – Arrangements for storing the cargo have been completed.
      • 11 – Arrangements for storing the cargo are required.
      • 12 – All arrangements for transport have been completed.
      • 13 – Transport has to be arranged.
  • 8323 – Code indicating the movement of goods (e.g. import, export, transit).
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Self explanatory.
    • 2 – Self explanatory.
    • 3 – Self explanatory.
HAN To specify handling and where necessary, notify hazards. (Max 9)
  • C524 – Instruction for the handling of goods, products or articles in shipment, storage etc.
    • 4079 – Identification of the instructions on how specified goods, packages or containers should be handled.
      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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 4078 – Instructions on how specified goods, packages or containers should be handled.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C218 – To specify a hazardous material.
    • 7419 – Code specifying the kind of hazard for a material.
      Type: an, Max Length: 4
    • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 7418 – To specify the kind of hazard for a material.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
MEA To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts. (Max 9)
  • 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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PCD To specify percentage information. (Max 9)
  • C501 – Percentage relating to a specified basis.
    • 5245 – Identification of the usage of a percentage.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – (5424) Allowance expressed as a percentage.
      • 2 – (5424) Charge expressed as a percentage.
      • 3 – [5424] Allowance or charge expressed as a percentage.
      • 4 – To indicate the share of the reinsurer in a treaty.
      • 5 – To indicate the percentage used for the specified entry (e.g. commission %, deposits % ...).
      • 6 – (6318) The percentage of a specified material in the total product.
      • 7 – Self explanatory.
      • 8 – Percentage to calculate a reduction/surcharge.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – London insurance market bureau (bureau share in reinsurance treaty).
      • 11 – Anticipated additional consumption to safeguard against unforeseen shortages or demands.
      • 12 – Discount expressed as a percentage.
      • 13 – Tolerance of amount in percentage.
      • 14 – Percentage of debit or credit note.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Part of documentary credit amount in percentage subject to sight payment, deferred payment or acceptance when the documentary credit is available by mixed payment.
      • 18 – Percentage of a credit note.
      • 19 – Percentage of a debit note.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 5482 – Value expressed as a percentage of a specified amount.
      Type: n, Max Length: 10
    • 5249 – Indication of the application of a percentage.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Referenced percentage applies on a single unit basis.
      • 2 – Reduction percentage is applied per transported ton.
      • 3 – Reduction percentage is applied per main equipment unit (for rail purpose, only rail wagons).
      • 4 – Reduction percentage is applied on the unit price, which is the basis of the charge calculation.
      • 5 – Reduction percentage applied on the unit price and conceded to a consignor after he reached a specified tonnage of transport.
      • 6 – Code to indicate that the IATA experimental special charge within Europe is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 7 – Code to indicate that the IATA experimental special rate within in Europe is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 8 – Code to indicate that the IATA minimum charge is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 9 – Code to indicate that the IATA normal rate is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 10 – Code to indicate that the IATA quantity rate is the basis for the percentage reduction or surcharge.
      • 11 – Referenced percentage applies on the amount of drawing under the documentary credit.
      • 12 – Referenced percentage applies on documentary credit amount.
      • 13 – Referenced percentage applies on the invoice value.
      • 14 – Referenced percentage applies on CIF value.
      • 15 – The percentage applied to the contract cost.
      • 16 – The percentage applied to the labour hours.
    • 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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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Group SG5 (Max 9)
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.

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    • 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.

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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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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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 – Identifies the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, United States.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 238 values defined for element 3055 in D99A.

    • 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 9)

Elements and codes as defined at LOC above.

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

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG6 (Max 9)
NAD To specify the name/address and their related function, either by C082 only and/or unstructured by C058 or structured by C080 thru 3207. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at NAD above.

Group SG7 (Max 9)
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at CTA above.

COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 9)

Elements and codes as defined at COM above.

CNT To provide control total. (Max 1)
  • C270 – Control total for checking integrity of a message or part of a message.
    • 6069 – Determines the source data elements in the message which forms the basis for 6066 Control value.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self-explanatory.
      • 2 – Self-explanatory.
      • 3 – Description to be provided.
      • 4 – Number of lines on an invoice.
      • 5 – Total number of occurrences of the Customs item detail section within a single Customs declaration message.
      • 6 – Number of entries which are subject to the same Customs procedures, and have the same tariff or statistical heading, country and duty regime.
      • 7 – Code to indicate total gross weight of a consignment.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – The total number of Unit Load Devices mentioned in the message.
      • 10 – The total number of consignments.
      • 11 – [7370] Total number of packages of the entire consignment.
      • 12 – [5444] Total sum charged in respect of one or more Invoices in accordance with the terms of delivery.
      • 13 – [1166] Number of loading lists, manifests or other similar specifications attached to a document.
      • 14 – Commercial detail section within a single Customs declaration message.
      • 15 – The total cube of consignment.
      • 16 – Total number of equipment mentioned in the message.
      • 17 – [5070] Total value declared for Customs purposes of all goods in a consignment, whether or not they are subject to the same Customs procedure, or have the same tariff/statistical heading, country information, and duty regime.
      • 18 – Total reported quantity in net weight.
      • 19 – Total reported quantity in supplementary units.
      • 20 – Hash total of the total monetary amounts reported on the invoices.

      Showing 20 of 51 values defined for element 6069 in D99A.

    • 6066 – Value obtained from summing the values specified by the Control Qualifier throughout the message (Hash total).
      Type: n, Max Length: 18 (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
UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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