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X12 355 U.S. Customs Acceptance/Rejection

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
M10
020
Manifest Identifying Information
Max use 1
Required
K1
030
Remarks
Max use 10
Optional
P4 Loop
P4
040
U.S. Port Information
Max use 1
Required
K1
050
Remarks
Max use 10
Optional
LX Loop
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)
SO
Ocean Shipment Information (304, 306, 309, 311, 317, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 350, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 361)
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)
355
U.S. Customs Acceptance/Rejection
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
M10
020
Heading > M10

Manifest Identifying Information

RequiredMax use 1
Example
M10-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
M10-02
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
Usage notes
M10-03
26
Country Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
M10-06
55
Flight/Voyage Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 10
Usage notes
M10-08
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
M10-09
256
Manifest Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Usage notes
M10-12
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1
030
Heading > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
P4 Loop
RequiredMax >1
P4
040
Heading > P4 Loop > P4

U.S. Port Information

RequiredMax use 1
Example
P4-01
310
Location Identifier
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
P4-03
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
K1
050
Heading > P4 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
LX Loop
OptionalMax >1
LX
060
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > LX

Assigned Number

RequiredMax use 1
Example
LX-01
554
Assigned Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
M13 Loop
OptionalMax >1
M13
070
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M13 Loop > M13

Manifest Amendment Details

RequiredMax use 1
Example
M13-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
M13-02
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M13-03
580
Amendment Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Usage notes
M13-04
598
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
Usage notes
M13-08
598
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
Usage notes
M13-09
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
K1
080
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M13 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M13 Loop end
M11 Loop
OptionalMax >1
M11
090
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M11 Loop > M11

Manifest Bill of Lading Details

RequiredMax use 1
Example
M11-01
598
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
Usage notes
M11-02
310
Location Identifier
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M11-03
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
M11-04
599
Manifest Unit Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
M11-05
81
Weight
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
M11-06
188
Weight Unit Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Usage notes
M11-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
M11-13
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
M11-16
1302
Shipper's Export Declaration Requirements
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2
Usage notes
M11-17
1578
Export Exception Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
K1
100
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M11 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M11 Loop end
N9 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N9
105
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N9 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Example
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
BN
Booking Number
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
K1
107
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N9 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N9 Loop end
N1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N1
110
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
Usage notes
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
K1
120
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N3 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N3
130
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > N3 Loop > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 1
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
Usage notes
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
Usage notes
K1
140
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > N3 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N3 Loop end
N4 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N4
141
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > N4 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1
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
Usage notes
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
Usage notes
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
K1
142
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > N1 Loop > N4 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N4 Loop end
N1 Loop end
M15 Loop
OptionalMax >1
M15
163
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M15 Loop > M15

U.S. Customs Events Advisory Details

RequiredMax use 1
Example
M15-01
1497
Notification Entity Qualifier
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2
Usage notes
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
M15-04
310
Location Identifier
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
Usage notes
K1
164
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > M15 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
M15 Loop end
VID Loop
OptionalMax >1
VID
170
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > VID

Conveyance Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Example
VID-02
206
Equipment Initial
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
VID-03
207
Equipment Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
VID-04
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Usage notes
VID-05
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Usage notes
VID-06
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5
Usage notes
VID-09
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4
Usage notes
K1
175
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
VC Loop
OptionalMax >1
VC
200
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > VC Loop > VC

Motor Vehicle Control

RequiredMax use 1
Example
VC-01
539
Vehicle Identification Number
Required
String (AN)
Usage notes
VIN
K1
205
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > VC Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
VC Loop end
N10 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N10
210
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > N10

Quantity and Description

RequiredMax use 1
Example
N10-01
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
N10-02
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45
Usage notes
N10-03
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
N10-05
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1
215
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
H1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
H1
220
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > H1 Loop > H1

Hazardous Material

RequiredMax use 1
Example
H1-01
62
Hazardous Material Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 4Max 10
Usage notes
K1
230
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > H1 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
H2 Loop
OptionalMax >1
H2
240
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > H1 Loop > H2 Loop > H2

Additional Hazardous Material Description

RequiredMax use 1
Example
H2-01
64
Hazardous Material Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Usage notes
H2-02
274
Hazardous Material Classification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1
250
Heading > P4 Loop > LX Loop > VID Loop > N10 Loop > H1 Loop > H2 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
H2 Loop end
H1 Loop end
N10 Loop end
VID Loop end
LX Loop end
P4 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

K3
010
Detail > K3

File Information

RequiredMax use 1
Example
K3-01
449
Fixed Format Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
SE
020
Detail > 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
Detail 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

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