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X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information

X12 Release 4010
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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
010
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
ZC1
020
Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change
Max use 1
Optional
BX
030
General Shipment Information
Max use 1
Required
BNX
040
Rail Shipment Information
Max use 1
Optional
M3
050
Release
Max use 1
Required
N9
060
Reference Identification
Max use 30
Required
CM
070
Cargo Manifest
Max use 2
Optional
DTM
090
Certification
Max use 5
Optional
DTM
090
Converted to Electronic Date
Max use 5
Optional
DTM
090
Delivery Requested
Max use 5
Optional
N7 Loop
N7
100
Equipment Details
Max use 1
Required
VC Loop
M7
130
Seal Numbers
Max use 5
Optional
IC
150
Intermodal Chassis Equipment
Max use 1
Optional
M12
170
In-bond Identifying Information
Max use 2
Optional
F9
190
Origin Station
Max use 1
Required
D9
200
Destination Station
Max use 1
Required
R2
460
Route Information
Max use 13
Required
H3
520
Special Handling Instructions
Max use 20
Optional
PS
530
Protective Service Instructions
Max use 5
Optional
L3
660
Total Weight and Charges
Max use 1
Optional
LS
670
Loop Header
Max use 1
Optional
LE
760
Loop Trailer
Max use 1
Optional
PER
770
Administrative Communications Contact
Max use 5
Optional
LH2
780
Hazardous Classification Information
Max use 6
Optional
LHR
790
Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers
Max use 1
Optional
LH6
800
Hazardous Certification
Max use 5
Optional
XH
810
Pro Forma - B13 Information
Max use 1
Optional
X7
820
Customs Information
Max use 10
Optional
SE
840
Transaction Set Trailer
Max use 1
Required
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format
ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format
ISA-11
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)
00401
Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
ISA-13
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9
ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1
>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
SR
Rail Carrier Shipment Information (404, 419)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9
GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)
004010
Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

Heading

ST
010
Heading > ST

Transaction Set Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
404
Rail Carrier Shipment Information
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
ZC1
020
Heading > ZC1

Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
ZC1-01
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
ZC1-02
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
ZC1-03
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
ZC1-04
244
Transaction Reference Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 15
ZC1-05
243
Transaction Reference Date
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
ZC1-06
202
Correction Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
AI
Supply Additional Information
CO
Correction
ZC1-07
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
ZC1-08
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
R
Rail
X
Intermodal (Piggyback)
BX
030
Heading > BX

General Shipment Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
BX-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
Original
04
Change
BX-02
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
R
Rail
X
Intermodal (Piggyback)
BX-03
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)
CC
Collect
CM
Company Material
NR
Non Revenue
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
BX-04
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
BX-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
BX-06
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
S
Short Ton
BX-07
147
Shipment Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
B
Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment
E
Empty Equipment Billing (Non-Revenue)
H
Company Business (Non-revenue)
BX-08
226
Section Seven Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
N
Not in Effect
S
In Effect
BX-09
195
Capacity Load Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C
Full Cubic Capacity
F
Full Capacity
G
Gallonage Capacity
M
Marked Capacity
V
Full Visible Capacity
BX-11
501
Customs Documentation Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
BX-12
199
Confidential Billing Request Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
BX-13
714
Goods and Services Tax Reason Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
BNX
040
Heading > BNX

Rail Shipment Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
BNX-01
460
Shipment Weight Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
A
Shipper's Weight Agreement
D
Destination Weight Agreement
M
Manifest Weight
N
No Wt. Req., Ship. Moving on Contract or per car rate
O
Official Weight
R
Carrier Scale Weight
S
Shipper Certified Scale Weights
T
Tariff Authorized Weight
U
Mutually Defined Weight
BNX-02
129
Referenced Pattern Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 13
BNX-03
11
Billing Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
M
Multiple Shipment Billing
S
Loaded Revenue Bill
U
Unit Train Billing
BNX-04
223
Repetitive Pattern Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 5Max 5
M3
050
Heading > M3

Release

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Date (M3-02) or Time (M3-03) is required
If Time Code (M3-04) is present, then Time (M3-03) is required
M3-01
132
Release Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
B
Not Released - Billing Data Only
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
Usage notes
M3-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AT
Alaska Time
CT
Central Time
ET
Eastern Time
LT
Local Time
MT
Mountain Time
NT
Newfoundland Time
PT
Pacific Time
TT
Atlantic Time
N9
060
Heading > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 30
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Reference Identification (N9-02) or Free-form Description (N9-03) is required
If Time Code (N9-06) is present, then Time (N9-05) is required
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
BL
Government Bill of Lading
BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CO
Customer Order Number
EB
Embargo Permit Number
EN
Embargo Number
GR
Grain Order Reference Number
RP
Repetitive Pattern Code
SN
Seal Number
WM
Weight Agreement Number
WY
Waybill Number
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
N9-03
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
Usage notes
N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AT
Alaska Time
CT
Central Time
ET
Eastern Time
LT
Local Time
MT
Mountain Time
NT
Newfoundland Time
PT
Pacific Time
TT
Atlantic Time
CM
070
Heading > CM

Cargo Manifest

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
If Date (CM-04) is present, then Port or Terminal Function Code (CM-02) is required
CM-01
55
Flight/Voyage Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 10
CM-02
115
Port or Terminal Function Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
D
Port of Discharge (Operational)
I
Interim Point (Operational)
L
Port of Loading (Operational)
CM-03
114
Port Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 24
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
CM-05
13
Booking Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 17
CM-06
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
CM-07
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
CM-09
182
Vessel Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 28
CM-10
113
Pier Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
CM-11
112
Pier Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 14
CM-12
174
Terminal Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
CM-13
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
CM-14
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
CM-15
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
DTM
090
Heading > DTM

Certification

OptionalMax use 5
Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMConverted to Electronic DateDTMDelivery Requested
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
458
Certification
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AT
Alaska Time
CT
Central Time
ET
Eastern Time
LT
Local Time
MT
Mountain Time
NT
Newfoundland Time
PT
Pacific Time
TT
Atlantic Time
DTM
090
Heading > DTM

Converted to Electronic Date

OptionalMax use 5
Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMCertificationDTMDelivery Requested
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
ICF
Converted to Electronic Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AT
Alaska Time
CT
Central Time
ET
Eastern Time
LT
Local Time
MT
Mountain Time
NT
Newfoundland Time
PT
Pacific Time
TT
Atlantic Time
DTM
090
Heading > DTM

Delivery Requested

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
002
Delivery Requested
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AT
Alaska Time
CT
Central Time
ET
Eastern Time
LT
Local Time
MT
Mountain Time
NT
Newfoundland Time
PT
Pacific Time
TT
Atlantic Time
N7 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N7
100
Heading > N7 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Tare Weight (N7-05) or Tare Qualifier Code (N7-16) is present, then the other is required
N7-01
206
Equipment Initial
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
N7-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
N7-04
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Certified Weight of Cargo
E
Estimated Net Weight
G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
N7-05
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8
Usage notes
N7-06
232
Weight Allowance
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 2Max 6
N7-07
205
Dunnage
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
Usage notes
N7-10
102
Ownership Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
N
Not Customer Owned or Leased
R
Seller Owned, Returnable
S
Customer Owned or Leased
T
Trip Leased
N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CC
Container resting on a Chassis
CH
Chassis
CN
Container
GS
Generator Set
ID
Idler Car
RR
Rail Car
RT
Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)
TL
Trailer (not otherwise specified)
N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
N7-14
219
Position
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 3
N7-15
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5
Usage notes
N7-16
571
Tare Qualifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
N7-18
761
Equipment Number Check Digit
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1
N7-20
65
Height
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4
N7-23
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
N7-24
301
Car Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4
VC Loop
OptionalMax >1
VC
110
Heading > N7 Loop > VC Loop > VC

Motor Vehicle Control

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
VC-01
539
Vehicle Identification Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
VC-02
836
Vehicle Deck Position Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
VC-03
837
Vehicle Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
VC-04
838
Dealer Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 9
VC-05
1
Route Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 13
VC-10
583
Factory Car Order Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 6Max 10
N1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
112
Heading > N7 Loop > VC Loop > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C5
Customer Identification File
FI
Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N1-05
706
Entity Relationship Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N1-06
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N3
114
Heading > N7 Loop > VC Loop > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
116
Heading > N7 Loop > VC Loop > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
N1 Loop end
VC Loop end
M7
130
Heading > N7 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
M7-02
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
M7-03
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
M7-04
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
IC
150
Heading > N7 Loop > IC

Intermodal Chassis Equipment

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Tare Weight (IC-03) or Tare Qualifier Code (IC-04) is present, then the other is required
IC-01
206
Equipment Initial
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
IC-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
IC-03
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8
IC-04
571
Tare Qualifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
A
Actual
M
Marked
IC-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
IC-06
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5
Usage notes
IC-07
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
IC-08
845
Chassis Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
8P
Eight Pin Combo
DF
Drop Frame
FB
Flush Back
GN
Gooseneck
SF
Straight Frame
SL
Slider
TX
Tri-axle
M12
170
Heading > N7 Loop > M12

In-bond Identifying Information

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
Only one of Customs Entry Number (M12-02) or In-bond Control Number (M12-06) may be present
If In-bond Control Number (M12-06) is present, then Reference Identification Qualifier (M12-08) is required
If either Reference Identification Qualifier (M12-08) or Reference Identification (M12-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Transportation Method/Type Code (M12-10) or Vessel Name (M12-11) is present, then the other is required
M12-01
581
Customs Entry Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
61
IT Number
62
TE Number
M12-02
601
Customs Entry Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 15
M12-03
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
M12-04
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
M12-05
602
Customs Shipment Value
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 8
M12-06
603
In-bond Control Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
M12-08
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
BI
Bonded Carrier Internal Revenue Service Identification Number
S4
Shippers Bond Number
XC
Cargo Control Number
M12-09
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M12-10
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
M12-11
182
Vessel Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 28
E1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
E1
171
Heading > N7 Loop > E1 Loop > E1

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (E1-02) or Identification Code (E1-03) is present, then the other is required
E1-01
459
Name (30 Character Format)
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
E1-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C5
Customer Identification File
E1-03
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
E4
172
Heading > N7 Loop > E1 Loop > E4

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
E4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
E4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
E4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
E4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
E5
173
Heading > N7 Loop > E1 Loop > E5

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route

OptionalMax use 13
Usage notes
Example
E5-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
E5-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
A
Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
D
DELY (Delivery Switch Carrier)
I
Origin Switch Carrier
S
Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
V
Intermediate Switch Carrier
E5-03
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
E5-04
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 9
E1 Loop end
REF Mutually Defined
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Ocean Bill of LadingPermit Number
REF
177
Heading > N7 Loop > Mutually Defined > REF

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
ZZ
Mutually Defined
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N1
179
Heading > N7 Loop > Mutually Defined > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C5
Customer Identification File
FI
Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N3
180
Heading > N7 Loop > Mutually Defined > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
182
Heading > N7 Loop > Mutually Defined > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N1 Loop end
REF Mutually Defined end
REF Ocean Bill of Lading
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Mutually DefinedPermit Number
REF
177
Heading > N7 Loop > Ocean Bill of Lading > REF

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
OB
Ocean Bill of Lading
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N1
179
Heading > N7 Loop > Ocean Bill of Lading > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C5
Customer Identification File
FI
Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N3
180
Heading > N7 Loop > Ocean Bill of Lading > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
182
Heading > N7 Loop > Ocean Bill of Lading > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N1 Loop end
REF Ocean Bill of Lading end
REF Permit Number
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Mutually DefinedOcean Bill of Lading
REF
177
Heading > N7 Loop > Permit Number > REF

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
PN
Permit Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N1
179
Heading > N7 Loop > Permit Number > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C5
Customer Identification File
FI
Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N3
180
Heading > N7 Loop > Permit Number > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
182
Heading > N7 Loop > Permit Number > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N1 Loop end
REF Permit Number end
N7 Loop end
F9
190
Heading > F9

Origin Station

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
F9-01
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5
F9-02
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 19
F9-03
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
F9-05
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5
F9-06
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
F9-07
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
F9-08
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
F9-09
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
D9
200
Heading > D9

Destination Station

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
D9-01
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5
D9-02
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 19
D9-03
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
D9-05
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5
D9-06
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
D9-07
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
D9-08
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
D9-09
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
210
Heading > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N1-05
706
Entity Relationship Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N1-06
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N3
220
Heading > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
230
Heading > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
PER
240
Heading > N1 Loop > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
NT
Notification Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-05
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-09
443
Contact Inquiry Reference
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20
N1 Loop end
S1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
S1
430
Heading > S1 Loop > S1

Stop-off Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (S1-03) or Identification Code (S1-04) is present, then the other is required
S1-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
S1-02
459
Name (30 Character Format)
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
S1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
S1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
S1-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
S1-06
190
Accomplish Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
S2
440
Heading > S1 Loop > S2

Stop-off Address

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
S2-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
S2-02
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
S2-03
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
Usage notes
S9
448
Heading > S1 Loop > S9

Stop-off Station

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Location Qualifier (S9-07) or Location Identifier (S9-08) is present, then the other is required
S9-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
S9-02
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 9
S9-03
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 19
Usage notes
S9-04
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
S9-05
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
S9-06
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
BO
Bad Order
CI
Stop for Customs Inspection
CN
Clean-steam or Conditioning or Stop for Lading Consolidation
CR
Hold for Clearance
DC
Diversion or Reconsignment Party Responsible
DR
Deramp and Ramp for Subsequent Loading
DS
Deliver on Order of Shipper
FC
Flip Chassis
FD
Comments for Final Destination
FL
Finish Loading
GA
Galvanizing
GI
Stop for Grain Inspection
HP
Heat Prior to Loading
HT
Heat the Shipment
IC
Ice
IN
Inspection
PI
Ice Prior to Loading
PL
Part Load
PU
Part Unload
TD
Transloaded Lading Destination
TF
Lading Transfer Accomplished
TL
Transload
TO
Transloading Off Line
WE
Weigh This Car When Made Empty
WG
Weigh
WO
Weigh to Check Overload
S9-07
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
S9-08
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
N1
449
Heading > S1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
11
Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
AD
Party to be advised (Written orders)
AO
Account Of
AP
Account of (Origin Party)
AQ
Account of (Destination Party)
BN
Beneficial Owner
C1
In Care Of Party no. 1
CB
Customs Broker
CD
Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
CN
Consignee
CV
Converter
LP
Loading Party
N1
Notify Party no. 1
N2
Notify Party no. 2
NC
Cross-Town Switch
NP
Notify Party for Shipper's Order
OO
Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
PF
Party to Receive Freight Bill
PU
Party at Pick-up Location
PV
Party performing certification
RD
Destination Intermodal Ramp
RE
Party to receive commercial invoice remittance
RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N1-05
706
Entity Relationship Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N1-06
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N3
451
Heading > S1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
452
Heading > S1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
PER
453
Heading > S1 Loop > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
NT
Notification Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-05
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PER-09
443
Contact Inquiry Reference
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20
S1 Loop end
R2
460
Heading > R2

Route Information

RequiredMax use 13
Usage notes
Example
If Intermediate Switch Carrier (R2-08) is present, then Intermediate Switch Carrier (R2-07) is required
R2-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
R2-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
A
Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
D
DELY (Delivery Switch Carrier)
I
Origin Switch Carrier
R
Origin Carrier, Rule 11 Shipment
S
Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
R2-03
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Usage notes
R2-04
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
R2-05
177
Intermodal Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
15
Motor carrier, ramp to ramp.
20
Rail owned equipment, door to door service.
22
Rail owned equipment, door to ramp service.
25
Rail owned equipment, ramp to ramp service.
27
Rail owned equipment, ramp to door service.
40
Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, door to door service.
42
Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, door to ramp service.
45
Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, ramp to ramp service.
47
Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, ramp to door service.
60
Private owned equipment, door to door service.
62
Private owned equipment, door to ramp service.
65
Private owned equipment, ramp to ramp service.
67
Private owned equipment, ramp to door service.
80
Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, door to door service.
82
Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, door to ramp service.
85
Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, ramp to ramp service.
87
Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, ramp to door service.
R2-06
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
R
Rail
X
Intermodal (Piggyback)
R2-07
296
Intermediate Switch Carrier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
R2-08
296
Intermediate Switch Carrier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
H3
520
Heading > H3

Special Handling Instructions

OptionalMax use 20
Usage notes
Example
H3-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AV
Annual Volume
BN
If Bad Ordered Notify Shipper
CI
Customs Inspection
CY
Certification that this Shipment is for Recycling as Defined in Applicable Tariffs Containing Such Provisions
DS
Delivery Only on Surrender of Written Order
DU
Do Not Uncouple
ER
Return Empty Via Reverse Route
FC
Moving Under "For Furtherance Instructions" and May Be Delivered
GI
Grain Inspection
HE
Head End Car
HV
High Value Load
HW
High Wide Load
IB
In-bond
IS
Surveillance Service
LC
Car Trip Leased to Consignee
LF
Loaded to Full Visible Capacity
LS
Local Service Only
NH
Do Not Hump
NT
Do Not Transfer Contents
OO
Shippers Orders
PD
Privately Controlled Private Equipment Subject to Demurrage
PU
Cryogenic Shipment
RR
Rear Rider
UN
Unload as Placarded
WI
Waive Inspection
PS
530
Heading > PS

Protective Service Instructions

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
If Temperature (PS-04) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is required
If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is present, then at least one of Temperature (PS-04) or Temperature (PS-14) is required
If Temperature (PS-14) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is required
PS-01
746
Protective Service Rule Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
226
Stop for icing.
240
Initially iced by shipper- Do not reice.
242
Top Iced by shipper at origin.
245
Precooled and preiced by shipper- Do not reice.
509
Modified Carrier's Protective Service (Intrastate only).
510
Shipper's Protective Service.
515
Carrier's Protective Service.
580
Special heater protective service.
705
Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less.
710
Optimum temperature above zero.
711
Place under modified MPS at first regular inspection station.
712
Shippers's specified MPS at origin or stop point.
715
Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less (Car owned /Leased by shipper).
720
Do not operate unit.
765
Optimum temperature above zero. Body iced by shipper.
805
Optimum temperature above zero.
810
Ventilators opened at origin.
830
Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less.
PS-02
241
Protective Service Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
B
Body Ice
BC
Body Ice Consumed or Removed
D
Discontinue Service
HDN
Do Not Heat
HDNC
Do Not Heat in Canada
HSC
Standard Heating In Canada
M
Standard Mechanical Protective Service
MN
Modified Mechanical Protective Service
MNU
Do Not Operate
PS-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
PS-04
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
PS-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
PS-06
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5
PS-07
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
PS-08
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
PS-10
745
Pre-Cooled (Rule 710) Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
PS-11
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
PS-12
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
PS-13
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
PS-14
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LX Loop
RequiredMax >1
LX
540
Heading > LX Loop > LX

Assigned Number

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
LX-01
554
Assigned Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
L5
550
Heading > LX Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 15
Usage notes
Example
If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
If Marks and Numbers Qualifier (L5-07) is present, then Marks and Numbers (L5-06) is required
If either Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-08) or Commodity Code (L5-09) is present, then the other is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7
Usage notes
L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
L
Last Contained Contents STCC
T
Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
L5-05
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 5
L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
L5-07
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
L5-08
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L5-09
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
L5-10
595
Compartment ID Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L0 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L0
570
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L0-02) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L0-03) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight (L0-04) or Weight Qualifier (L0-05) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume (L0-06) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L0-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Lading Quantity (L0-08) or Packaging Form Code (L0-09) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Unit Code (L0-11) is present, then Weight (L0-04) is required
If either Quantity (L0-13) or Yes/No Condition or Response Code (L0-15) is present, then the other is required
L0-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
L0-02
220
Billed/Rated-as Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 11
L0-03
221
Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
L0-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
L0-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
N
Actual Net Weight
L0-06
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
L0-07
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L0-08
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
Usage notes
L0-09
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AMM
Ammo Pack
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BDL
Bundle
BEM
Beam
BIC
Bing Chest
BIN
Bin
BKG
Bulk Bag
BLK
Bulk
BOB
Bobbin
BOT
Bottle
BOX
Box
BRG
Barge
BSK
Basket or hamper
BXI
Box, with inner container
BXT
Bucket
CAB
Cabinet
CAG
Cage
CAN
Can
CAR
Carrier
CAS
Case
CBC
Containers of Bulk Cargo
CBY
Carboy
CCS
Can Case
CHE
Cheeses
CHS
Chest
CLD
Car Load, Rail
CNA
Household Goods Containers, Wood
CNB
Container, MAC-ISO (Military Airlift Container - International Standards Organization) Light Weight 8x8x20 Foot Air
CNC
Container, Navy Cargo Transporter
CND
Container, Commercial Highway Lift
CNE
Engine Container
CNF
Multiwall Container Secured to Warehouse Pallet
CNT
Container
CNX
CONEX - Container Express
CON
Cones
COR
Core
CRD
Cradle
CRT
Crate
CTN
Carton
CUB
Cube
CYL
Cylinder
DBK
Dry Bulk
DRK
Double-length Rack
DRM
Drum
DSK
Double-length Skid
DTB
Double-length Tote Bin
DUF
Duffle Bag
ENV
Envelope
FIR
Firkin
FLO
Flo-bin
FLX
Liner Bag Liquid
FRM
Frame
FSK
Flask
FWR
Forward Reel
GOH
Garments on Hangers
HED
Heads of Beef
HGH
Hogshead
HPR
Hamper
HPT
Hopper Truck
HRB
On Hanger or Rack in Boxes
HRK
Half-standard Rack
HTB
Half-Standard Tote Bin
JAR
Jar
JUG
Jug
KEG
Keg
KIT
Kit
KRK
Knockdown Rack
KTB
Knockdown Tote Bin
LBK
Liquid Bulk
LIF
Lifts
LOG
Log
LSE
Loose
LUG
Lug
LVN
Lift Van
MLV
MILVAN - Military Van
MRP
Multi-Roll Pack
MSV
MSCVAN - Military Sealift Command Van
MXD
Mixed Type Pack
NOL
Noil
OVW
Overwrap
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - not otherwise specified
PCS
Pieces
PIR
Pims
PKG
Package
PLF
Platform
PLN
Pipeline
PLT
Pallet
POV
Private Vehicle
PRK
Pipe Rack
QTR
Quarter of Beef
RAL
Rail (Semiconductor)
RCK
Rack
REL
Reel
ROL
Roll
RVR
Reverse Reel
SAK
Sack
SBC
Liner Bag Dry
SCS
Suitcase
SHK
Shook
SHT
Sheet
SID
Side of Beef
SKD
Skid
SKE
Skid, elevating or lift truck
SLP
Slip Sheet
SLV
Sleeve
SPI
Spin Cylinders
SPL
Spool
SVN
SEAVAN - Sea Van
TBE
Tube
TBN
Tote Bin
TKR
Tank Car
TKT
Tank Truck
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container Load (Rail)
TNK
Tank
TRC
Tierce
TRI
Triwall Box
TRK
Trunk and Chest
TRU
Truck
TRY
Tray
TSS
Trunk, Salesmen Sample
TTC
Tote Can
TUB
Tub
UNP
Unpacked
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicles
VPK
Van Pack
WHE
On Own Wheel
WLC
Wheeled Carrier
WRP
Wrapped
L0-10
458
Dunnage Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25
L0-11
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L0-12
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
L0-13
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
L0-14
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
L0-15
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L1
580
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L1

Rate and Charges

OptionalMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Charge (L1-04), Advances (L1-05) or Prepaid Amount (L1-06) is required
If either Declared Value (L1-14) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-15) is present, then the other is required
If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L1-17) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L1-18) is present, then the other is required
L1-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
L1-02
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9
Usage notes
L1-03
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
GT
Per Gross Ton
PA
Per Container
PC
Per Car
PH
Per Hundred (of Basic Unit)
PM
Per Mile
PP
Per Piece
PT
Per Net Ton
PV
Per Vehicle
TR
Per Trailer (Per Train)
L1-04
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12
L1-05
191
Advances
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9
L1-06
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9
L1-07
120
Rate Combination Point Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 9
L1-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
L1-09
121
Rate Class Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
L1-10
39
Entitlement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L1-11
16
Charge Method of Payment
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L1-12
276
Special Charge Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25
L1-13
257
Tariff Application Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L1-14
74
Declared Value
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 2Max 12
L1-15
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
L1-16
372
Lading Liability Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L1-17
220
Billed/Rated-as Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 11
L1-18
221
Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
L1-19
954
Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
L1-20
100
Currency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
L1-21
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15
PI
590
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > PI

Price Authority Identification

OptionalMax use 30
Usage notes
Example
If Alternation Precedence Code (PI-14) is present, then Date (PI-12) is required
If Alternation Precedence Code (PI-15) is present, then Date (PI-13) is required
PI-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
CT
Contract Number
PR
Price Quote Number
PI-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
PI-03
436
Primary Publication Authority Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
OP
Other Publication
TP
Tariff Publication
PI-04
930
Regulatory Agency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 5
Usage notes
PI-05
168
Tariff Agency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
PI-06
965
Issuing Carrier Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
PI-07
660
Contract Suffix
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2
PI-08
169
Tariff Item Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 16
Usage notes
PI-09
173
Tariff Supplement Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
PI-10
172
Tariff Section
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2
Usage notes
PI-11
660
Contract Suffix
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
PI-14
629
Alternation Precedence Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
PI-15
629
Alternation Precedence Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L0 Loop end
LX Loop end
L3
660
Heading > L3

Total Weight and Charges

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
L3-05
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12
L3-06
191
Advances
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9
L3-07
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9
LS
670
Heading > LS

Loop Header

OptionalMax use 1
Example
LS-01
447
Loop Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6
LH1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
LH1
680
Heading > LH1 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
1E
Empty Car
2W
Bin
12
Packet
18
55 Gallon Drum
20
20 Foot Container
21
40 Foot Container
26
Actual Tons
48
Bulk Car Load
B4
Barrel, Imperial
BA
Bale
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BC
Bucket
BD
Bundle
BDL
Bundle
BE
Beam
BEM
Beam
BG
Bag
BIN
Bin
BLK
Bulk
BN
Bulk
BOX
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Carload (Rail)
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coil
CP
Crate
CR
Cubic Meter
CRT
Crate
CT
Carton
CTN
Carton
CX
Coil
CYL
Cylinder
DR
Drum
DRM
Drum
DT
Dry Ton
DZ
Dozen
FO
Fluid Ounce
FSK
Flask
GA
Gallon
GL
Grams per Liter
GN
Gross Gallons
GR
Gram
HPC
Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
JAR
Jar
JR
Jar
JU
Jug
KE
Keg
KEG
Keg
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LSE
Loose
LT
Liter
ML
Milliliter
MM
Millimeter
MN
Metric Net Ton
MP
Metric Ton
MR
Meter
NC
Car
NG
Net Gallons
PA
Pail
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - Not Otherwise Specified
PCS
Package
PH
Pack (PAK)
PK
Package
PKG
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
PLT
Pallet
PN
Pounds Net
PT
Pint
QT
Quart
RA
Rack
RCK
Rack
RE
Reel
REL
Reel
RL
Roll
ROL
Roll
SAK
Sack
SJ
Sack
SKD
Skid
SO
Spool
SPL
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TBE
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TH
Thousand
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container
TN
Net Ton (2,000 LB).
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicle
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheels
Z3
Cask
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
LH1-04
200
Hazardous Materials Page
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6
LH1-05
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7
LH1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
1E
Empty Car
2W
Bin
12
Packet
18
55 Gallon Drum
20
20 Foot Container
21
40 Foot Container
26
Actual Tons
48
Bulk Car Load
B4
Barrel, Imperial
BA
Bale
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BC
Bucket
BD
Bundle
BDL
Bundle
BE
Beam
BEM
Beam
BG
Bag
BIN
Bin
BLK
Bulk
BN
Bulk
BOX
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Carload (Rail)
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coik
CP
Crate
CR
Cubic Meter
CRT
Crate
CT
Carton
CTN
Carton
CX
Coil
CYL
Cylinder
DR
Drum
DRM
Drum
DT
Dry Ton
DZ
Dozen
FO
Fluid Ounce
FSK
Flask
GA
Gallon
GL
Grams per Liter
GN
Gross Gallons
GR
Gram
HPC
Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
JAR
Jar
JR
Jar
JU
Jug
KE
Keg
KEG
Keg
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LSE
Loose
LT
Liter
ML
Milliliter
MM
Millimeter
MN
Metric Net Ton
MP
Metric Ton
MR
Meter
NC
Car
NG
Net Gallons
PA
Pail
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - Not Otherwise Specified
PCS
Package
PH
Pack (PAK)
PK
Package
PKG
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
PLT
Pallet
PN
Pounds Net
PT
Pint
QT
Quart
RA
Rack
RCK
Rack
RE
Reel
REL
Reel
RL
Roll
ROL
Roll
SAK
Sack
SJ
Sack
SKD
Skid
SO
Spool
SPL
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TBE
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TH
Thousand
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container
TN
Net Ton (2,000 LB).
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicle
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheels
Z3
Cask
LH1-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
LH1-08
595
Compartment ID Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Usage notes
LH1-09
665
Residue Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Usage notes
LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
LH1-11
1375
Interim Hazardous Material Regulatory Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 5
LH2
690
Heading > LH1 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

OptionalMax use 4
Usage notes
Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30
LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
P
Primary
S
Secondary
LH2-03
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40
Usage notes
LH2-04
222
Hazardous Endorsement
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 25
LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
RQ
Reportable Quantity
TEC
Technical or Group Name
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
1E
Empty Car
2W
Bin
12
Packet
18
55 Gallon Drum
20
20 Foot Container
21
40 Foot Container
26
Actual Tons
48
Bulk Car Load
B4
Barrel, Imperial
BA
Bale
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BC
Bucket
BD
Bundle
BDL
Bundle
BE
Beam
BEM
Beam
BG
Bag
BIN
Bin
BLK
Bulk
BN
Bulk
BOX
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Carload (Rail)
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coil
CP
Crate
CR
Cubic Meter
CRT
Crate
CT
Carton
CTN
Carton
CX
Coil
CYL
Cylinder
DR
Drum
DRM
Drum
DT
Dry Ton
DZ
Dozen
FO
Fluid Ounce
FSK
Flask
GA
Gallon
GL
Grams per Liter
GN
Gross Gallons
GR
Gram
HPC
Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
JAR
Jar
JR
Jar
JU
Jug
KE
Keg
KEG
Keg
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LSE
Loose
LT
Liter
ML
Milliliter
MM
Millimeter
MN
Metric Net Ton
MP
Metric Ton
MR
Meter
NC
Car
NG
Net Gallons
PA
Pail
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - Not Otherwise Specified
PCS
Package
PH
Pack (PAK)
PK
Package
PKG
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
PLT
Pallet
PN
Pounds Net
PT
Pint
QT
Quart
RA
Rack
RCK
Rack
RE
Reel
REL
Reel
RL
Roll
ROL
Roll
SAK
Sack
SJ
Sack
SKD
Skid
SO
Spool
SPL
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TBE
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TH
Thousand
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container
TN
Net Ton (2,000 LB).
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicle
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheels
Z3
Cask
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
1E
Empty Car
2W
Bin
12
Packet
18
55 Gallon Drum
20
20 Foot Container
21
40 Foot Container
26
Actual Tons
48
Bulk Car Load
B4
Barrel, Imperial
BA
Bale
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BC
Bucket
BD
Bundle
BDL
Bundle
BE
Beam
BEM
Beam
BG
Bag
BIN
Bin
BLK
Bulk
BN
Bulk
BOX
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Carload (Rail)
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coil
CP
Crate
CR
Cubic Meter
CRT
Crate
CT
Carton
CTN
Carton
CX
Coil
CYL
Cylinder
DR
Drum
DRM
Drum
DT
Dry Ton
DZ
Dozen
FO
Fluid Ounce
FSK
Flask
GA
Gallon
GL
Grams per Liter
GN
Gross Gallons
GR
Gram
HPC
Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
JAR
Jar
JR
Jar
JU
Jug
KE
Keg
KEG
Keg
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LSE
Loose
LT
Liter
ML
Milliliter
MM
Millimeter
MN
Metric Net Ton
MP
Metric Ton
MR
Meter
NC
Car
NG
Net Gallons
PA
Pail
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - Not Otherwise Specified
PCS
Package
PH
Pack (PAK)
PK
Package
PKG
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
PLT
Pallet
PN
Pounds Net
PT
Pint
QT
Quart
RA
Rack
RCK
Rack
RE
Reel
REL
Reel
RL
Roll
ROL
Roll
SAK
Sack
SJ
Sack
SKD
Skid
SO
Spool
SPL
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TBE
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TH
Thousand
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container
TN
Net Ton (2,000 LB).
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicle
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheels
Z3
Cask
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
1E
Empty Car
2W
Bin
12
Packet
18
55 Gallon Drum
20
20 Foot Container
21
40 Foot Container
26
Actual Tons
48
Bulk Car Load
B4
Barrel, Imperial
BA
Bale
BAG
Bag
BAL
Bale
BBL
Barrel
BC
Bucket
BD
Bundle
BDL
Bundle
BE
Beam
BEM
Beam
BG
Bag
BIN
Bin
BLK
Bulk
BN
Bulk
BOX
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Carload (Rail)
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coil
CP
Crate
CR
Cubic Meter
CRT
Crate
CT
Carton
CTN
Carton
CX
Coil
CYL
Cylinder
DR
Drum
DRM
Drum
DT
Dry Ton
DZ
Dozen
FO
Fluid Ounce
FSK
Flask
GA
Gallon
GL
Grams per Liter
GN
Gross Gallons
GR
Gram
HPC
Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
JAR
Jar
JR
Jar
JU
Jug
KE
Keg
KEG
Keg
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LSE
Loose
LT
Liter
ML
Milliliter
MM
Millimeter
MN
Metric Net Ton
MP
Metric Ton
MR
Meter
NC
Car
NG
Net Gallons
PA
Pail
PAL
Pail
PCK
Packed - Not Otherwise Specified
PCS
Package
PH
Pack (PAK)
PK
Package
PKG
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
PLT
Pallet
PN
Pounds Net
PT
Pint
QT
Quart
RA
Rack
RCK
Rack
RE
Reel
REL
Reel
RL
Roll
ROL
Roll
SAK
Sack
SJ
Sack
SKD
Skid
SO
Spool
SPL
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TBE
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TH
Thousand
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container
TN
Net Ton (2,000 LB).
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicle
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheels
Z3
Cask
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH3
700
Heading > LH1 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

OptionalMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C
Canadian Shipping Name
D
Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
I
International Shipping Name
N
HM 181
LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
Usage notes
LH3-04
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
LFH
710
Heading > LH1 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20
Usage notes
Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LFH-05) or Quantity (LFH-06) is present, then the other is required
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
D13
"DOT - 113, Do Not Bump or Cut Off Car While in Motion" Declaration
DWW
"Dangerous When Wet" Declaration
HZC
Hazardous Substance Constituents
INH
Inhalation Hazard
LQY
"Limited Quantity" Declaration
MPI
Marine Pollutant
PIH
"Poison - Inhalation Hazard" Declaration
POI
"Poison" Declaration
RAM
Radioactive Material Data
TEC
Technical or Chemical Group Name
TNM
Trade Name
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
LFH-03
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
LFH-04
1023
Hazard Zone Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
A
Hazard Zone A
B
Hazard Zone B
C
Hazard Zone C
D
Hazard Zone D
LFH-05
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LFH-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
LFH-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
LEP
720
Heading > LH1 Loop > LEP

EPA Required Data

OptionalMax use 3
Usage notes
Example
If either State or Province Code (LEP-03) or Reference Identification (LEP-04) is present, then the other is required
LEP-01
806
EPA Waste Stream Number Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 6
LEP-02
807
Waste Characteristics Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 12Max 16
LEP-03
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LEP-04
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
LH4
730
Heading > LH1 Loop > LH4

Canadian Dangerous Requirements

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Net Explosive Quantity (LH4-08) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH4-12) is present, then the other is required
LH4-01
238
Emergency Response Plan Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
LH4-02
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
LH4-03
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
LH4-04
230
Subsidiary Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
LH4-05
230
Subsidiary Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
LH4-06
230
Subsidiary Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
LH4-07
271
Subsidiary Risk Indicator
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
LH4-08
267
Net Explosive Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
LH4-09
805
Canadian Hazardous Notation
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
LH4-10
986
Special Commodity Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
S
Positive Indicator
LH4-11
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
LH4-12
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LHT
740
Heading > LH1 Loop > LHT

Transborder Hazardous Requirements

OptionalMax use 3
Usage notes
Example
LHT-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30
LHT-02
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40
LHT-03
222
Hazardous Endorsement
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 25
LHR
750
Heading > LH1 Loop > LHR

Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
LHR-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
M
Intergovernmental Maritime Organization Number
ZZ
Mutually Defined
LHR-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
PER
755
Heading > LH1 Loop > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-05
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-09
443
Contact Inquiry Reference
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20
LH1 Loop end
LE
760
Heading > LE

Loop Trailer

OptionalMax use 1
Example
LE-01
447
Loop Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6
PER
770
Heading > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-05
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
PER-09
443
Contact Inquiry Reference
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20
LH2
780
Heading > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

OptionalMax use 6
Usage notes
Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30
LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
LH2-03
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40
LH2-04
222
Hazardous Endorsement
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 25
LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LHR
790
Heading > LHR

Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
LHR-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
HE
Hazardous Exemption Number
LHR-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
LH6
800
Heading > LH6

Hazardous Certification

OptionalMax use 5
Usage notes
Example
If either Hazardous Certification Code (LH6-02) or Hazardous Certification Declaration (LH6-03) is present, then the other is required
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
LH6-02
272
Hazardous Certification Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
1
Abbreviated Hazardous Certification
2
Long Form of Hazardous Certification
LH6-03
273
Hazardous Certification Declaration
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
LH6-04
273
Hazardous Certification Declaration
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
XH
810
Heading > XH

Pro Forma - B13 Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
XH-01
100
Currency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CND
Canadian Dollars
USD
US Dollar
XH-02
645
Related Company Indication Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
N
Transaction Between Unrelated Companies
XH-03
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
FCB
Freight Charges to Border
FCD
Freight Charges to Destination
XH-04
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15
XH-05
503
Block 20 Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
XH-06
504
Chemical Analysis Percentage
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 2Max 9
XH-07
212
Unit Price
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
X7
820
Heading > X7

Customs Information

OptionalMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
X7-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
X7-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
SE
840
Heading > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10
SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
Heading end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5
IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9
EDI Samples

Minimal Data Requirements for a Carload Bill of Lading

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231030*0234*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SR*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231030*023439*000000001*X*004010
ST*404*1234
BX*00*R*PP**BNSF*L*B*N
BNX*A
M3*B*19981231*1526*CT
N9*RP*AWI226**19981231*1526*CT
N9*BM*HGP2684**19981231*1526*CT
N7*ATSF*311597*195320*N*******RR
F9**CYRIL*OK
D9**HOUSTON*TX
N1*CN*ABC CUSTOMER
N4*HOUSTON*TX
N1*SH*XZY CUSTOMER
N4*CYRIL*OK
PER*NT*JOHN DOE*TE*123-456-7890
R2*BNSF*S****R
LX*1
L5*1*GYPSUM CRUDE*1491110*T
L0*1*******1*CLD
PI*CT*12345***BNSF*BNC
SE*20*1234
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Minimal Data Requirements for an Intermodal Bill of Lading

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231030*0234*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SR*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231030*023453*000000001*X*004010
ST*404*1234
BX*00*R*PP**BNSF*L*B*N
BNX*A
M3*B*19981231*1526*CT
N9*BM*HGP2684**19981231*1526*CT
N7*REAZ*123456*25000*N*******TL
F9**CHICAGO*IL
D9**SEATTLE*WA
N1*CN*ABC CUSTOMER
N4*SEATTLE*WA
N1*SH*XZY CUSTOMER
N4*CHICAGO*IL
PER*NT*JOHN DOE*TE*123-456-7890
R2*BNSF*S***25*X
LX*1
L5*1*FAK*4611110*T
L0*1*******1*TLD
PI*CT*12345***BNSF*QT
SE*19*1234
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

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