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X12 410 Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice Transaction Set (410) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment.
The transaction set can be used to provide detailed information of charges associated with a rail movement. The information is provided by a rail carrier and is sent to the freight payer.

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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
B3B
020
Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice
Max use 1
Required
N9
040
Reference Identification
Max use 30
Required
CM
045
Cargo Manifest
Max use 2
Optional
NTE
047
Note/Special Instruction
Max use 2
Optional
N7 Loop
N8
130
Waybill Reference
Max use 499
Required
F9
140
Origin Station
Max use 1
Required
D9
150
Destination Station
Max use 1
Required
R2
400
Route Information
Max use 13
Optional
PS
420
Protective Service Instructions
Max use 5
Optional
L3
540
Total Weight and Charges
Max use 1
Required
SE
570
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

To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information

00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)

ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Security Information

00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will use this as a receiving ID to route data to them

ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format

Date of the interchange

ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format

Time of the interchange

ISA-11
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer

U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)

This version number covers the interchange control segments

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

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1)

0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code to indicate whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information

I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1

Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator and the segment terminator

>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

IR
Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice (410, 980)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party receiving transmission. Codes agreed to by trading partners

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard

T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)

Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed

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

To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

  • The transaction set identifier (ST01) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
410
Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

B3B
020
Heading > B3B

Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set

Usage notes

Example:
B3B09387448PP200001015290020000101BNSF*XLUSD

Example
B3B-01
76
Invoice Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number assigned by issuer

Usage notes

BNSF document number.

B3B-02
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

CC
Collect
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • B3B03 is the billing date.
B3B-04
193
Net Amount Due
Required
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

Total charges to be paid by the receiver of this transaction set expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Total amount to be collected. Two decimal positions are implied unless otherwise specified as customer requirement.

Max length limited to 9 for rail transactions.

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • B3B05 is the payment due date.
B3B-06
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Usage notes

SCAC of railroad to collect charges (BNSF or MRL).

B3B-07
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

R
Rail
X
Intermodal (Piggyback)

If equipment type equals CN, CC or TL.

B3B-08
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)

B3B-09
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

  • The B3B09 default value is pounds.
L
Pounds
B3B-10
202
Correction Indicator
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code used to indicate that the transaction set contains information which corrects previous information

B3B-11
100
Currency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

  • B3B11 defines the currency used in the transaction.
USD
US Dollar
N9
040
Heading > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 30

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Usage notes

Example: N9BMEDIC0001**20000101

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)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

If other qualifiers are needed, refer to the data dictionary within the standards documentation.

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
PO
Purchase Order Number
SN
Seal Number

Also reflected in M7.

SO
Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)
WM
Weight Agreement Number
WY
Waybill Number
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

N9-03
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45

Free-form descriptive text

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

Usage notes

Format: HHMM

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

  • N906 reflects the time zone which the time reflects.
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
045
Heading > CM

Cargo Manifest

OptionalMax use 2

To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments

Usage notes

Example: CM110DBALTIMORE20000101BOOKING1234BNSF***NAME

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)

Identifying designator for the particular flight or voyage on which the cargo travels

1
Last port at which cargo is unloaded from a vessel.
D
Port at which cargo is discharged from the first or only vessel which will carry the cargo.
L
First port at which the cargo is loaded to the first vessel.
CM-02
115
Port or Terminal Function Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code defining function performed at the port or terminal with respect to a shipment

  • CM02 is "D" for rail origin and "L" for rail destination.
CM-03
114
Port Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 24

Free-form name for the place at which an offshore carrier originates or terminates (by transshipment or otherwise) its actual ocean carriage of property

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • CM04 is qualified by CM02.
Usage notes

If CM02 = D, this will represent the dock date.

If CM02 = L, this will represent the sail date.

CM-05
13
Booking Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 17

Number assigned by the carrier for space reservation

CM-06
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • CM06 contains the carrier code.
CM-07
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • CM07 contains the previous carrier code.
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • CM08 is the manifest date.
CM-09
182
Vessel Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 28

Name of ship as documented in "Lloyd's Register of Ships"

CM-10
113
Pier Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Identifying number for the pier

CM-11
112
Pier Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 14

Free-form name of the pier

CM-12
174
Terminal Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form field for terminal name

CM-13
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

CM-14
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

CM-15
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

  • CM15 is the vessel agent number.
NTE
047
Heading > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 2

To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction

Usage notes

These are free form comments that have been created by BNSF personnel. This segment will not contain any free form comments that may have been included on your bill of lading

Example: NTEADDFREE FORM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Example
NTE-01
363
Note Reference Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the functional area or purpose for which the note applies

ADD
Additional Information
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

N7 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N7
050
Heading > N7 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

Usage notes

Examples:
N7TRIU56495410224N7500**4000A*102 (Intermodal)
N7
NW
178483*100129
N65100RRA******C113 (Carload)

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

Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

  • N701 is mandatory for rail transactions.
N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10

Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

N7-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

N7-04
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

E
Estimated Net Weight
G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
N7-05
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8

Weight of the equipment

Usage notes

Tare represents the weight of the equipment only.

N7-06
232
Weight Allowance
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 2Max 6

Allowance made for increased weight due to such factors as snow

N7-07
205
Dunnage
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Weight of material used to protect lading (even bracings, false floors, etc.)

N7-10
102
Ownership Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating the relationship of equipment to carrier or ownership of equipment

N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

CC
Container resting on a Chassis
CN
Container
ID
Idler Car
RR
Rail Car
TL
Trailer (not otherwise specified)
N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N712 is the owner of the equipment.
N7-14
219
Position
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 3

Relative position of shipment in car, trailer, or container (mutually defined)

N7-15
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5

Length (in feet and inches) of equipment ordered or used to transport shipment (The format is FFFII where FFF is feet and II is inches; the range for II is 00 through 11)

Usage notes

Format is Feet/Inches (40 foot reflected at 4000).

N7-16
571
Tare Qualifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the type of tare

N7-18
761
Equipment Number Check Digit
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1

Number which designates the check digit applied to a piece of equipment

N7-20
65
Height
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

  • N720 and N721 are expressed in inches.
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position

N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4

Code identifying equipment type

N7-23
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N723 is the operator or carrier of the rights of the equipment.
N7-24
301
Car Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4

Code specifying type of rail car or intermodal equipment type and its general characteristics

VC
060
Heading > N7 Loop > VC

Motor Vehicle Control

OptionalMax use 21

To define motor vehicle identification and logistics

Usage notes

Example: VC*VINNUMBER1234567

Example
VC-01
539
Vehicle Identification Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Unique identification number stamped on the vehicle by the manufacturer

VC-02
836
Vehicle Deck Position Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code to identify the specific position of a vehicle on multi-level equipment; when dealing with rail cars the front end will be defined as that end of the rail car which the vehicle faces

VC-03
837
Vehicle Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Vehicle Type Code for freight rate and claims purposes

1
Automobile
2
Truck
3
Others
4
Used Vehicles
5
Military
VC-04
838
Dealer Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 9

A code assigned by a manufacturer to identify their dealers

VC-05
1
Route Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 13

Mutually defined route code

  • VC05 is the automotive manufacturer route code.
VC-10
583
Factory Car Order Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 6Max 10

This number to be supplied by the shipper for Canadian customer requirements at border points for all finished motor vehicles exported to the United States from Canada

M7
080
Heading > N7 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 5

To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals

Usage notes

Example: M7*SEAL NUMBER

Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

Usage notes

BNSF supports one occurrence.

M7-02
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-03
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-04
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M12
120
Heading > N7 Loop > M12

In-bond Identifying Information

OptionalMax use 1

To transmit in-bond information

Usage notes

Segment is mandatory for rail in-bond shipments. M1206 In-bond Control Number contains conventional in-bond number.

Example: M12611234567NA$20PER**S4

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
M12-01
581
Customs Entry Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of entry assigned by U.S. Customs

61
IT Number
62
TE Number
M12-02
601
Customs Entry Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 15

Automated Commercial System Code Furnished by U.S. Customs Service

  • If M1202 does not contain the paperless entry number, then M1206 is required.
M12-03
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • M1203 is a four-digit numeric census schedule D when identifying a U.S. port, and a three-digit numeric memorandum D when identifying a Canadian port. It is the port of destination if M1201 is "61". It is the port of export if M1201 is "62" or "63".
M12-04
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • M1204 is five-digit numeric census schedule K. It is the foreign port of destination if M1201 is "62" or "63".
M12-05
602
Customs Shipment Value
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 8

Customs value in whole dollars

  • M1205 is the value in whole dollars of the in-bond movement. Use twenty dollars per kilo if value is unknown.
M12-06
603
In-bond Control Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Currently assigned control number for in-bond movement

M12-08
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

M12-09
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

M12-10
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

N7 Loop end
N8
130
Heading > N8

Waybill Reference

RequiredMax use 499

To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details

Usage notes

If this is a 410 freight bill for an intermodal shipment, the N803 will reflect T and the subsequent N804 and N805 will contain the equipment initial and number of the flat car. Flat car information may only be available on BNSF origin traffic, as flat car information is not always received on billing information from interline carriers.

If this is a 410 freight bill for a carload shipment, the N803 will reflect L and will cross reference the lead car of a multiple car shipment.

Example: N838240819991001

Example
If either Cross Reference Type Code (N8-03), Equipment Initial (N8-04) or Equipment Number (N8-05) are present, then the others are required
If either Waybill Number (N8-06) or Date (N8-07) is present, then the other is required
If either City Name (N8-08) or State or Province Code (N8-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Standard Carrier Alpha Code (N8-10) or Freight Station Accounting Code (N8-11) is present, then the other is required
N8-01
186
Waybill Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Carrier accounting number of the waybill for the inbound movement

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • N802 is the waybill date.
N8-03
231
Cross Reference Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining relationship of equipment to equipment cross-referenced

L
Lead Car
T
Trailer
N8-04
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

N8-05
207
Equipment Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6

Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

N8-06
186
Waybill Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Carrier accounting number of the waybill for the inbound movement

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • N807 is the waybill date.
N8-08
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • N808 is the destination station of movement.
N8-09
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

N8-10
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N810 will contain destination railroad initial Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).
N8-11
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5

Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

  • N811 will contain railroad destination Freight Station Accounting Code (FSAC).
F9
140
Heading > F9

Origin Station

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the rail origin of the shipment

Usage notes

Example: F9*CHICAGOIL

Example
F9-01
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5

Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

F9-02
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 19

Free-form text for city name

  • F902 is the origin station for movement.
F9-03
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

F9-08
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6

Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

  • F908 is the Standard Point Location Code (SPLC) for the city named in the F902.
F9-09
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

  • F909 is the postal code for the city named in the F902.
D9
150
Heading > D9

Destination Station

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the rail destination of the shipment

Usage notes

Example: D9*MINNEAPOLISMN

Example
D9-01
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5

Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

D9-02
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 19

Free-form text for city name

  • D902 is the destination station of movement.
D9-03
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

D9-08
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6

Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

  • D908 is the Standard Point Location Code (SPLC) for the city named in the D902.
D9-09
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

  • D909 is the postal code for the city names in the D902.
N1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
160
Heading > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

Example: N1SHSHIPPER NAME

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)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

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

Where the car will be spotted for unloading if there is no C1 segment.

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

Release to patron (shipper order / delivery order).

RO
Original Intermodal Ramp
SF
Ship From
SH
Shipper
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
TT
Transfer To
UC
Ultimate Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N1-05
706
Entity Relationship Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code describing entity relationship

  • N105 and N106 further define the type of entity in N101.
N1-06
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

N3
170
Heading > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N3*1234 Main Street

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
180
Heading > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N4DALLASTX*77075

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

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying type of location

N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

N1 Loop end
R2
400
Heading > R2

Route Information

OptionalMax use 13

To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

Usage notes

Each set of shipment information must include at least one R2 segment. When including interline city names, the AAR Rule 260 abbreviations should be used.

Examples:
R2BNSFSBMONTR
R2UP1 (Carload)
R2BNSFS*
25*X (Intermodal)

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

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Usage notes

BNSF

R2-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code describing the relationship of a carrier to a specific shipment movement

Usage notes

This code indicates the order of the routing. Subsequent R2s (to indicate further interline movement) are indicated numerically.

A
Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
D
DELY (Delivery Switch Carrier)
I
Origin Switch Carrier

If used, the carrier at origin will receive origin switch billing information used in handling the equipment properly.

R
Origin Carrier, Rule 11 Shipment
S
Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
R2-03
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • R203 is the station or city name at which carriers interchange shipments.
Usage notes

Refer to the AAR Rule 260 Junction abbreviations.

R2-04
154
Standard Point Location Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 9

Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

R2-05
177
Intermodal Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the Intermodal Service Plan

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)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

R2-07
296
Intermediate Switch Carrier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Code defining a road which neither originates nor terminates the shipment but provides a switching service between two roadhaul rail carriers (SCAC code for rail switch carrier)

R2-08
296
Intermediate Switch Carrier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Code defining a road which neither originates nor terminates the shipment but provides a switching service between two roadhaul rail carriers (SCAC code for rail switch carrier)

PS
420
Heading > PS

Protective Service Instructions

OptionalMax use 5

To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions

Usage notes

Example: PS800MFA32

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)

Association of American Railroads (AAR) Protective Service that applies to shipment

226
Stop for icing.
240
Initially iced by shipper- Do not re-ice.
242
Top Iced by shipper at origin.
245
Pre-cooled and pre-iced by shipper- Do not re-ice.
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)

Code specifying perishable protective service- rail carriers only

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)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

  • PS03 qualifies the temperature in PS04 and PS14.
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
PS-04
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

  • PS04 is the optimum allowable temperature condition for shipment.
Usage notes

Negative temperatures are accepted if preceded by minus (-) indicator.

PS-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • PS05 through PS08 are used to specify the station to which the temperature applies. PS05 and PS06 are preferred over PS07 and PS08.
PS-06
573
Freight Station Accounting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 5

Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

PS-07
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

PS-08
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

PS-10
745
Pre-Cooled (Rule 710) Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating whether or not the shipment was precooled per Association of American Railroads Protective Service Rule 710

PS-11
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

  • PS11 identifies the location of the heater. A "Y" indicates the heater is ceiling-mounted; an "N" indicates the heater is in the body.
PS-12
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

  • PS12 identifies whether or not the commodity is a food product. A "Y" indicates the commodity is a food product; an "N" indicates it is a non-food product.
PS-13
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

  • PS13 indicates the amount of doorway space for the full width of the car. A "Y" indicates the doorway space is not less than 30 inches for the full width of the car; an "N" indicates it is less than 30 inches.
PS-14
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

  • PS14 is the set temperature at service origin.
LX Loop
RequiredMax >1
LX
430
Heading > LX Loop > LX

Assigned Number

RequiredMax use 1

To reference a line number in a transaction set

Usage notes

Example: LX*1

Example
LX-01
554
Assigned Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

Usage notes

Start with one (1) and increment by one (1).

L5
440
Heading > LX Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 15

To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers

Usage notes

Example: L501BOILER PARTS,NEC,CAST IRO3443360T

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

Sequential line number for a lading item

Usage notes

Line number for the associated commodity.

L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes

  • L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

Usage notes

Standard Transportation Commodity Code - STCC - that describes the lading.

L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

T
Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
L5-05
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 5

Code identifying the type of packaging; Part 1: Packaging Form, Part 2: Packaging Material; if the Data Element is used, then Part 1 is always required

L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

L5-07
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87)

L5-08
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

L5-09
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

L5-10
595
Compartment ID Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car

L0 Loop
RequiredMax >1
L0
460
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

RequiredMax use 1

To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data

Usage notes

Example: L0180000N1*CLD

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

Sequential line number for a lading item

Usage notes

Line number for the associated L5 segment.

L0-02
220
Billed/Rated-as Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 11

Basis for rating (miles, value, volume, etc.); Note: Weight may be defined by either data element 220 or 81

L0-03
221
Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the type of quantity or value on which the rate or item pricing is based

L0-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

Usage notes

Weight of commodity for the entire shipment (if multiple bill - reflecting M in BNX03).

L0-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

Usage notes

All weights provided in this segment are assumed to be net.

N
Actual Net Weight
L0-06
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

L0-07
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

L0-08
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • L008 is the number of handling units of the line item tendered to the carrier.
Usage notes

Number of car/trailer load equivalents in this transaction.

L0-09
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

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
BN
Bulk
BO
Box
BR
Barrel
BS
Basket
BU
Bushel
BX
Box
C4
Carload (Rail)
CA
Case
CAN
Can
CAS
Case
CF
Cubic Feet
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CLD
Car Load, Rail
CM
Centimeter
CN
Can
CNT
Container
COL
Coil
CP
Crate
CR
Car Load
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 Gallon
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
Pieces
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
Thousands
TK
Tank
TKR
Tank Car
TLD
Intermodal Trailer/Container Load (Rail)
TN
Net Ton (2000 LB)
TNK
Tank
TO
Troy Ounce
UN
Unit
UNT
Unit
VEH
Vehicles
WE
Wet Ton
WHE
On Own Wheel
Z3
Cask
L0-10
458
Dunnage Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25

Material used to protect lading

L0-11
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

L0-12
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

L0-13
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • L013 can only be used if the code in L009 is PLT, SKD, or SLP.
  • L013 is used to convey the total number of boxes, cartons, or pieces contained on a pallet, skid, or slip sheet for the line item.
L0-14
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

L0-15
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

  • L015 designates whether the carrier will be required to verify the number of units contained on a pallet, slip sheet or skid. Code "Y" indicates that the carrier will be required to verify. Code "N" indicates that the carrier will not be required to verify.
L1
470
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L1

Rate and Charges

RequiredMax use 10

To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements

Usage notes

Example: L111020PC102000102000************USD

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

Sequential line number for a lading item

Usage notes

Associated line from L5 segment.

L1-02
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Rate that applies to the specific commodity

Usage notes

Shipment rate per unit. Decimal point supplied if fractional dollar amount.

L1-03
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

GT
Per Gross Ton
MM
Per Metric Ton (Tonne)
PA
Per Container
PC
Per Car
PH
Per Hundred (of Basic Unit)
PM
Per Mile
PP
Per Piece
PT
Per Net Ton
PU
Per Unit
PV
Per Vehicle
TN
Per Train Rate
TR
Per Trailer (Per Train)
L1-04
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Two decimal points implied.

L1-05
191
Advances
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Incidental charges occurring during transportation which are not generally considered to be freight charges (examples - stop charges, diversion and reconsignment, icing) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Two decimal points implied.

L1-06
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Two decimal points implied.

L1-07
120
Rate Combination Point Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 9

The code denoting the connecting station for a joint rate obtained by combining two or more published rates which are used for the calculation of transportation charges

L1-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

L1-09
121
Rate Class Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code identifying specifically designated class of goods; Note: For international air shipments, see IATA Resolution 600k

L1-10
39
Entitlement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying entitlement party

L1-11
16
Charge Method of Payment
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code defining method of payment

L1-12
276
Special Charge Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25

Identification of special charge; this data element is used whenever an applicable code cannot be found in data element 150

L1-13
257
Tariff Application Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies

L1-14
74
Declared Value
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 2Max 12

Monetary assigned value expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

L1-15
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

L1-16
372
Lading Liability Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying limits of liability

L1-17
220
Billed/Rated-as Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 11

Basis for rating (miles, value, volume, etc.); Note: Weight may be defined by either data element 220 or 81

L1-18
221
Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the type of quantity or value on which the rate or item pricing is based

L1-19
954
Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Percentage expressed as a decimal

  • L119 is the percent used to determine the charge in L104.
L1-20
100
Currency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

  • L120, if used, indicates the currency for all monetary amounts in this L1 segment.
USD
US Dollar
L1-21
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • L121 is the origin rated as charge amount.
PI
480
Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > PI

Price Authority Identification

OptionalMax use 30

To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number

Usage notes

Examples:
PIPR9999999999MDZZQTISO0000000000 (Price authority example)
PITS0000004022BNSFBNSF0000052360 (Tariff example)

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)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

CT
Contract Number
PR
Price Quote Number
TS
Tariff Number
PI-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

PI-03
436
Primary Publication Authority Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating type of external reference

OP
Other Publication
TP
Tariff Publication
PI-04
930
Regulatory Agency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 5

Code relating to the regulatory agency governing the price reference

Usage notes

Code relating to the governing agency in effect for the move.

PI-05
168
Tariff Agency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4

Code defining the tariff bureau or tariff publishing agent that governs the rates applied to this shipment

Usage notes

BNSF. The SCAC of the railroad who issued the price authority.

PI-06
965
Issuing Carrier Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10

Identification assigned by issuing carrier

Usage notes

Identifying element used by the price authority issuer in conjunction with the authority number to help identify the primary price authority (makes the number unique within a carrier). Some examples may be QT123456 or
BNQ12345. QT and BNQ are the unique prefix that distinguishes this price authority.

PI-07
660
Contract Suffix
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2

Used to identify a type of contract

  • PI07 is the price authority suffix for the contract.
PI-08
169
Tariff Item Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 16

Number assigned in the tariff to specific rate or group of rates that applies to one or more items in the shipment

  • PI08 is the price authority item number.
Usage notes

Number assigned in the tariff to specify a rate or group of rates that apply to one or more items in the shipment.

PI-09
173
Tariff Supplement Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate used

  • PI09 is the price authority supplement.
Usage notes

Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate.

PI-10
172
Tariff Section
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2

Number used as an extension of the basic tariff number to identify the rates published within specific sections of the tariff

  • PI10 is the price authority section number.
Usage notes

Number used as an extension of the basic tariff number to identify the rates published within specific sections of the tariff.

PI-11
660
Contract Suffix
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2

Used to identify a type of contract

  • PI11 is the price authority suffix for tariff.
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • PI12 is the effective date.
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • PI13 is the expiration date.
PI-14
629
Alternation Precedence Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the priority of rate application when two or more rates apply to a given movement; if rate application includes two or more rates of the same value for this element, individual carrier rules and procedures shall govern

PI-15
629
Alternation Precedence Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the priority of rate application when two or more rates apply to a given movement; if rate application includes two or more rates of the same value for this element, individual carrier rules and procedures shall govern

L0 Loop end
LX Loop end
L3
540
Heading > L3

Total Weight and Charges

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items

Usage notes

Used for total charges, advances, and prepaid only.

Example: L3***102000102000

Example
L3-05
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

  • L305 is the total charges.
Usage notes

Total charges. Two decimal points implied.

L3-06
191
Advances
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Incidental charges occurring during transportation which are not generally considered to be freight charges (examples - stop charges, diversion and reconsignment, icing) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

L3-07
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

SE
570
Heading > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)

Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

Heading end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5

A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

EDI Samples

Carload

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231030*0235*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*IR*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231030*023516*000000001*X*004010
ST*410*464800001
B3B*18064947*PP*19991005*102000*19991020*BNSF*R*558760***USD
N9*BM*558760**19991001
N7*NW*178483*100129*N*65100******RR*****A******C113
N8*382408*19991001
F9*92007*ST LOUIS*MO*****567500
D9*92239*SPRINGFIELD*MO*****576550
N1*SH*SHIPPER NAME
N4*ST LOUIS*MO
N1*CN*CONSIGNEE NAME
N4*SPRINGFIELD*MO
R2*BNSF*S****R
LX*1
L5*1*WHEAT GRAIN MILL FEED, OTHER THAN PELLETIZED, VI*2041290*T
L5*1*WHT MIDS GRM W
L0*1***100129*N*1*R*1*CLD
L1*1*1000*PC*100000**100000**************USD
PI*TS*0000004022***BNSF*BNSF**0000052360
L3*****102000**102000
SE*20*464800001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Intermodal

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231030*0235*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*IR*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231030*023526*000000001*X*004010
ST*410*135683
B3B*18071803*PP*19991005*130000*19991020*BNSF*R*2950000***USD
N9*BM*2950000**19990929
N7*TRIU*564954*10224*N*7500**********4000*A****102
N8*435527*19990929
F9*93732*BIRMINGHAM*AL*****472600
D9*16002*SOUTH SEATTLE*WA*****845203
N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER
N4*BIRMINGHAM*AL
N1*CN*INTERMODAL CONSIGNEE
N4*SEATTLE*WA
N1*PF*INTERMODAL FREIGHT PAYOR
N3*123 STREET
N4*MEMPHIS*TN*381209401
LX*1
L5*1*FURNITURE, NEC, METALLIC OR WOODEN*2519990*T
L5*1*FURNITURE, NEC
L0*1***10224*N*1*T*64*CTN
L1*1*1300*PA*130000**130000**************USD
PI*PR*9999999999***MDZZ*QTISO**0000000000
L3*****130000**130000
SE*22*135683
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

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