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X12 856 Customer Ship Notice/Manifest
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Overview
ISA
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Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
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Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
detail
Shipment
HL
010
Hierarchical Level
Max use 1
Required
TD1
110
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Max use 20
Optional
TD5
120
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Max use 12
Required
REF
150
Reference Identification
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
200
Date/Time Reference
Max use 10
Optional
GE
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Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
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Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
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- 00
- No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
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- 00
- No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
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- U
- U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
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- 00401
- Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
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- 0
- No Acknowledgment Requested
- 1
- Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
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- T
- Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
- X
- Accredited Standards Committee X12
Heading
Heading end
Detail
HL Shipment
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes
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TD1
110
Detail > Shipment > TD1
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
OptionalMax use 20
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Usage notes
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Example
If Weight Qualifier (TD1-06) is present, then Weight (TD1-07) is required
If either Weight (TD1-07) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (TD1-08) is present, then the other is required
TD5
120
Detail > Shipment > TD5
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
RequiredMax use 12
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Usage notes
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Example
If Identification Code Qualifier (TD5-02) is present, then Identification Code (TD5-03) is required
At least one of Identification Code Qualifier (TD5-02), Transportation Method/Type Code (TD5-04), Routing (TD5-05), Shipment/Order Status Code (TD5-06) or Service Level Code (TD5-12) is required
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- A
- Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
- B
- Origin/Delivery Carrier (Any Mode)
- O
- Origin Carrier (Air, Motor, or Ocean)
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- M
- Motor (Common Carrier)
- T
- Best Way (Shippers Option)
- U
- Private Parcel Service
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- 3D
- Three Day Service
- AM
- A.M.
- CG
- Ground
- D1
- Delivery Scheduled Next Day by Cartage Agent
- D2
- Delivery scheduled second day by cartage agent
- D3
- Delivery scheduled third day by cartage agent
- G2
- Standard Service
- ND
- Next Day Air—
- PB
- Priority Mail—
- SA
- Same Day
- SC
- Second Day Air—
- SD
- Saturday
- SE
- Second Day
- SG
- Standard Ground
- ZZ
- Mutually Defined
N1 Ship From
RequiredMax 1
Variants (all may be used)
Ship ToN1
220
Detail > Shipment > Ship From > N1
Name
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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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
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- 9
- D-U-N-S+4, D-U-N-S Number with Four Character Suffix
- 15
- Standard Address Number (SAN)
- 91
- Assigned by Seller or Seller's Agent
- 92
- Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
- 93
- Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
- UL
- UCC/EAN Location Code—
N1 Ship From end
N1
220
Detail > Shipment > Ship To > N1
Name
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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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
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- 9
- D-U-N-S+4, D-U-N-S Number with Four Character Suffix
- 15
- Standard Address Number (SAN)
- 91
- Assigned by Seller or Seller's Agent
- 92
- Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
- 93
- Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
- UL
- UCC/EAN Location Code—
N1 Ship To end
HL Order
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes
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LIN
020
Detail > Shipment > Order > Item > LIN
Item Identification
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-04) or Product/Service ID (LIN-05) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-06) or Product/Service ID (LIN-07) is present, then the other is required
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- UP
- U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
SN1
030
Detail > Shipment > Order > Item > SN1
Item Detail (Shipment)
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Quantity Ordered (SN1-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SN1-06) is present, then the other is required
PO4
060
Detail > Shipment > Order > Item > PO4
Item Physical Details
OptionalMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Size (PO4-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-03) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Qualifier (PO4-05) is present, then Gross Weight per Pack (PO4-06) is required
If either Gross Weight per Pack (PO4-06) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-07) is present, then the other is required
If Length (PO4-10) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Width (PO4-11) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Height (PO4-12) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is present, then at least one of Length (PO4-10), Width (PO4-11) or Height (PO4-12) is required
PID
070
Detail > Shipment > Order > Item > PID
Product/Item Description
OptionalMax use 200
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Usage notes
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Example
REF
150
Detail > Shipment > Order > Item > REF
Reference Identification
OptionalMax use >1
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Usage notes
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Example
HL Item end
HL Item
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes
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LIN
020
Detail > Shipment > Order > Pack > Item > LIN
Item Identification
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-04) or Product/Service ID (LIN-05) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-06) or Product/Service ID (LIN-07) is present, then the other is required
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- UP
- U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
SN1
030
Detail > Shipment > Order > Pack > Item > SN1
Item Detail (Shipment)
RequiredMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Quantity Ordered (SN1-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SN1-06) is present, then the other is required
PO4
060
Detail > Shipment > Order > Pack > Item > PO4
Item Physical Details
OptionalMax use 1
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Usage notes
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Example
If either Size (PO4-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-03) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Qualifier (PO4-05) is present, then Gross Weight per Pack (PO4-06) is required
If either Gross Weight per Pack (PO4-06) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-07) is present, then the other is required
If Length (PO4-10) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Width (PO4-11) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Height (PO4-12) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is present, then at least one of Length (PO4-10), Width (PO4-11) or Height (PO4-12) is required
PID
070
Detail > Shipment > Order > Pack > Item > PID
Product/Item Description
OptionalMax use 200
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Usage notes
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Example
REF
150
Detail > Shipment > Order > Pack > Item > REF
Reference Identification
OptionalMax use >1
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Usage notes
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Example
HL Item end
HL Pack end
HL Order end
HL Shipment end
Detail end
Summary
Summary end
EDI Samples
Sample With S,O,,I
ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0322*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SH*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*032217*000000001*X*004010
ST*856*0061
BSN*00*1234567890*20141231*1230*0004
HL*1**S
TD1**1****G*10.24*LB
TD5*B*2*ABCD*M*ABCD Freight Co.
REF*IA*123456789012345
REF*CN*123456789876543
REF*BM*987654321098765
DTM*011*20150105
N1*ST*D & H Distributing Co.*92*01
N3*UNION SQUARE IND PK*909 KATIE COURT
N4*Harrisburg*PA*17109*US
N1*SF*Business Name
HL*2*1*O
PRF*123456789A***20141217
REF*IV*1234567890
REF*VN*987654321
HL*3*2*I
LIN*1*UP*1234567890*VP*1234567890*BP*1234567890
SN1**50*EA**50*EA
PO4*1*50*EA**G*0.1*LB***2*5*1*IN
PID*F****Product Description****EN
HL*4*2*I
LIN*2*UP*123456780*VP*123456780*BP*123456780
SN1**2*EA**2*EA
PO4*1*2*EA**G*0.1*LB
PID*F****Product Description
REF*SE*Serialnumber1
REF*SE*SerialNumber2
CTT*6
SE*31*0061
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001
GS*SH*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*032217*000000001*X*004010
ST*856*0061
BSN*00*1234567890*20141231*1230*0004
HL*1**S
TD1**1****G*10.24*LB
TD5*B*2*ABCD*M*ABCD Freight Co.
REF*IA*123456789012345
REF*CN*123456789876543
REF*BM*987654321098765
DTM*011*20150105
N1*ST*D & H Distributing Co.*92*01
N3*UNION SQUARE IND PK*909 KATIE COURT
N4*Harrisburg*PA*17109*US
N1*SF*Business Name
HL*2*1*O
PRF*123456789A***20141217
REF*IV*1234567890
REF*VN*987654321
HL*3*2*I
LIN*1*UP*1234567890*VP*1234567890*BP*1234567890
SN1**50*EA**50*EA
PO4*1*50*EA**G*0.1*LB***2*5*1*IN
PID*F****Product Description****EN
HL*4*2*I
LIN*2*UP*123456780*VP*123456780*BP*123456780
SN1**2*EA**2*EA
PO4*1*2*EA**G*0.1*LB
PID*F****Product Description
REF*SE*Serialnumber1
REF*SE*SerialNumber2
CTT*6
SE*31*0061
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001
Sample With S,O,P,I
ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0322*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SH*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*032235*000000001*X*004010
ST*856*0061
BSN*00*1234567890*20141231*1230*0001
HL*1**S
TD1**1****G*10.24*LB
TD5*B*2*ABCD*M*ABCD Freight Co.
REF*IA*123456789012345
REF*CN*123456789876543
REF*BM*987654321098765
DTM*011*20150105
N1*ST*D & H Distributing Co.*92*01
N3*UNION SQUARE IND PK*909 KATIE COURT
N4*Harrisburg*PA*17109*US
N1*SF*Business Name
HL*2*1*O
PRF*123456789A***20141217
REF*IV*1234567890
REF*VN*987654321
HL*3*2*P
MAN*GM*00109111040123456789**CP*987654321098765
HL*4*3*I
LIN*1*UP*1234567890*VP*1234567890*BP*1234567890
SN1**50*EA**50*EA
PO4*1*50*EA**G*0.1*LB***2*5*1*IN
PID*F****Product Description****EN
HL*5*2*P
MAN*GM*00109111040123456789**CP*987654321098765
HL*6*5*I
LIN*2*UP*123456780*VP*123456780*BP*123456780
SN1**2*EA**2*EA
PO4*1*2*EA**G*0.1*LB
PID*F****Product Description
REF*SE*Serialnumber1
REF*SE*SerialNumber2
CTT*6
SE*35*0061
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001
GS*SH*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*032235*000000001*X*004010
ST*856*0061
BSN*00*1234567890*20141231*1230*0001
HL*1**S
TD1**1****G*10.24*LB
TD5*B*2*ABCD*M*ABCD Freight Co.
REF*IA*123456789012345
REF*CN*123456789876543
REF*BM*987654321098765
DTM*011*20150105
N1*ST*D & H Distributing Co.*92*01
N3*UNION SQUARE IND PK*909 KATIE COURT
N4*Harrisburg*PA*17109*US
N1*SF*Business Name
HL*2*1*O
PRF*123456789A***20141217
REF*IV*1234567890
REF*VN*987654321
HL*3*2*P
MAN*GM*00109111040123456789**CP*987654321098765
HL*4*3*I
LIN*1*UP*1234567890*VP*1234567890*BP*1234567890
SN1**50*EA**50*EA
PO4*1*50*EA**G*0.1*LB***2*5*1*IN
PID*F****Product Description****EN
HL*5*2*P
MAN*GM*00109111040123456789**CP*987654321098765
HL*6*5*I
LIN*2*UP*123456780*VP*123456780*BP*123456780
SN1**2*EA**2*EA
PO4*1*2*EA**G*0.1*LB
PID*F****Product Description
REF*SE*Serialnumber1
REF*SE*SerialNumber2
CTT*6
SE*35*0061
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001
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