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X12 322 Terminal Operations and Intermodal Ramp Activity

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
015
Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change
Max use 1
Optional
Q5
016
Status Details
Max use 1
Required
N7 Loop
SE
220
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)
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)
322
Terminal Operations and Intermodal Ramp Activity
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
ZC1
015
Heading > ZC1

Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change

OptionalMax use 1
Example
ZC1-01
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
ZC1-02
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
ZC1-03
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
ZC1-04
244
Transaction Reference Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 15
Usage notes
ZC1-05
243
Transaction Reference Date
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
ZC1-06
202
Correction Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
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)
Min 1Max 2
Q5
016
Heading > Q5

Status Details

RequiredMax use 1
Example
If either Time (Q5-03) or Time Code (Q5-04) is present, then the other is required
If State or Province Code (Q5-07) is present, then City Name (Q5-06) is required
If either Reference Identification Qualifier (Q5-11) or Reference Identification (Q5-12) is present, then the other is required
If Direction Identifier Code (Q5-13) is present, then Reference Identification (Q5-12) is required
If either Reference Identification Qualifier (Q5-14) or Reference Identification (Q5-15) is present, then the other is required
If Direction Identifier Code (Q5-16) is present, then Reference Identification (Q5-15) is required
Q5-01
157
Shipment Status Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
AE
Loaded on Vessel
AI
Shipment Has Been Reconsigned
AL
Loaded on Rail
AO
Loaded on Barge
AR
Rail Arrival at Destination Intermodal Ramp
CA
Shipment Cancelled
D
Completed Unloading at Delivery Location
I
In-Gate
L
Loading
OA
Out-Gate
RL
Rail Departure from Origin Intermodal Ramp
T
At Terminal; Intra-Terminal Movement
UR
Unloaded from a Rail Car
UV
Unloaded From Vessel
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
Q5-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
LT
Local Time
Q5-05
641
Status Reason Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
Q5-06
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Q5-07
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Q5-08
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Q5-09
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Q5-10
207
Equipment Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Q5-11
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Q5-12
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Q5-13
1280
Direction Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Q5-14
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Q5-15
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Q5-16
1280
Direction Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
Q5-17
954
Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Q5-18
108
Pick-up or Delivery Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N7 Loop
RequiredMax 1000
N7
020
Heading > N7 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1
Example
If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume (N7-08) or Volume Unit Qualifier (N7-09) 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
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
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)
A6
VGM Weight
G
Gross Weight
N7-05
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8
N7-06
232
Weight Allowance
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 2Max 6
N7-07
205
Dunnage
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
N7-08
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
Usage notes
N7-09
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
E
Cubic Feet
X
Cubic Meters
N7-10
102
Ownership Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
N
Not Customer Owned or Leased Not shipper-owned
S
Customer Owned or Leased Shipper-owned
T
Trip Leased
N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CC
Container on Chassis
CH
Chassis
CN
Container
GS
Genset without container or chassis
N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
N7-13
319
Temperature Control
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 6
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)
A
Actual
M
Marked
N7-17
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
N7-18
761
Equipment Number Check Digit
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1
N7-19
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
HH
House-to-house
HP
House-to-pier
PH
Pier-to-house
PP
Pier-to-pier
N7-20
65
Height
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
Usage notes
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
Usage notes
N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4
Usage notes
N7-23
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
N7-24
301
Car Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4
V4
030
Heading > N7 Loop > V4

Cargo Location Reference

OptionalMax use 1
Example
V4-01
877
Vessel Stowage Location
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
DTM
040
Heading > N7 Loop > DTM

Date/Time Reference

OptionalMax use 2
Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
At least one of Date (DTM-02), Time (DTM-03) or Date Time Period Format Qualifier (DTM-05) is required
If either Date Time Period Format Qualifier (DTM-05) or Date Time Period (DTM-06) is present, then the other is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
007
Effective
140
Actual Date of Change
152
Effective Date of Change
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
LT
Local Time
DTM-05
1250
Date Time Period Format Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
DTM-06
1251
Date Time Period
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35
M7
050
Heading > N7 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 5
Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Usage notes
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
M7-05
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CA
Carrier
CM
Customs
PH
Shipper
SW
Sealing Company
W09
060
Heading > N7 Loop > W09

Equipment and Temperature

OptionalMax use 1
Example
If either Temperature (W09-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (W09-03) is present, then the other is required
If either Temperature (W09-04) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (W09-05) is present, then the other is required
W09-01
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CJ
Container, Insulated/Ventilated
CZ
Refrigerated Container
W09-02
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
W09-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
W09-04
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
W09-05
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
W09-06
3
Free Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
W09-07
1122
Vent Setting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
W09-08
488
Percent
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
W09-09
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
W2
070
Heading > N7 Loop > W2

Equipment Identification

OptionalMax use 1
Example
If either Date (W2-09) or Type of Locomotive Maintenance Code (W2-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Equipment Initial (W2-11) or Equipment Number (W2-12) is present, then the other is required
W2-01
206
Equipment Initial
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
W2-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
W2-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
W2-04
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CC
Container on Chassis
CH
Chassis
CN
Container
W2-05
578
Equipment Status Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
AI
Devanned / Stripped and en route to pool from a consignee
F
For Stuff indication
W2-06
577
Net Tons
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
W2-07
177
Intermodal Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
W2-08
240
Car Service Order Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 5
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
W2-10
502
Type of Locomotive Maintenance Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 2
W2-11
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
W2-12
207
Equipment Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
W2-13
761
Equipment Number Check Digit
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1
W2-14
219
Position
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 3
W2-15
301
Car Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4
W2-16
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
NA
080
Heading > N7 Loop > NA

Cross-Reference Equipment

OptionalMax use 30
Example
If Reference Identification Qualifier (NA-01) is present, then Reference Identification (NA-02) is required
NA-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
EQ
Equipment Number
NA-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
NA-03
206
Equipment Initial
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
NA-04
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
NA-05
231
Cross Reference Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
D
Chassis Attached to Container
F
Flatcar
H
Generator Set
NA-06
219
Position
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 3
NA-07
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
NA-08
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5
NA-09
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
NA-10
845
Chassis Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
NA-11
1073
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
GR5
085
Heading > N7 Loop > GR5

Loading Details

OptionalMax use 10
Example
At least one of Surface/Layer/Position Code (GR5-02) or Measurement Value (GR5-03) is required
If either Measurement Value (GR5-03) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (GR5-04) is present, then the other is required
GR5-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
GR5-02
752
Surface/Layer/Position Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
GR5-03
739
Measurement Value
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
GR5-04
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
GR5-05
641
Status Reason Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
Y7
100
Heading > N7 Loop > Y7

Priority

OptionalMax use 1
Example
If either Priority Code (Y7-02) or Priority Code Qualifier (Y7-03) is present, then the other is required
Y7-01
467
Priority
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1
Y7-02
470
Priority Code
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1
Y7-03
471
Priority Code Qualifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1
Y7-04
468
Port Call File Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 4
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
V1
110
Heading > N7 Loop > V1

Vessel Identification

OptionalMax use 1
Example
At least one of Vessel Code (V1-01) or Vessel Name (V1-02) is required
If Vessel Code Qualifier (V1-08) is present, then Vessel Code (V1-01) is required
V1-01
597
Vessel Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 8
Usage notes
V1-02
182
Vessel Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 28
Usage notes
V1-03
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
V1-04
55
Flight/Voyage Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 10
V1-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
V1-06
249
Vessel Requirement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
V1-07
854
Vessel Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
V1-08
897
Vessel Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C
Ship's Radio Call Signal
L
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
V1-09
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
R4 Loop
RequiredMax 20
R4
120
Heading > N7 Loop > R4 Loop > R4

Port or Terminal

RequiredMax use 1
Example
If either Location Qualifier (R4-02) or Location Identifier (R4-03) is present, then the other is required
R4-01
115
Port or Terminal Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
1
Final Port of Discharge (Operational)
5
Activity Location (Operational)
7
Destination Rail Intermodal Terminal
8
First optional port of discharge
9
Second optional port of discharge
A
Place of Acceptance (Operational)
D
Port of Discharge (Operational)
E
Place of Delivery (Contractual)
I
Interim Point (Operational)
L
Port of Loading (Operational)
N
Final Destination (Operational)
O
Origin (Operational)
P
Dispatching Pool (Operational)
R
Place of Receipt (Contractual)
S
Return Pool (Operational)
X
Third optional port of discharge
R4-02
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CS
Canadian SPLC
D
Census Schedule D
K
Census Schedule K
SL
SPLC
UN
United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)
ZZ
Facility code of depot to be supplied by OOCL
R4-03
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
R4-04
114
Port Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 24
Usage notes
R4-05
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
R4-06
174
Terminal Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
R4-07
113
Pier Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
R4-08
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
DTM
130
Heading > N7 Loop > R4 Loop > DTM

Date/Time Reference

OptionalMax use 15
Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
At least one of Date (DTM-02), Time (DTM-03) or Date Time Period Format Qualifier (DTM-05) is required
If either Date Time Period Format Qualifier (DTM-05) or Date Time Period (DTM-06) is present, then the other is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
152
Effective Date of Change
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
DTM-05
1250
Date Time Period Format Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
DTM-06
1251
Date Time Period
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35
R4 Loop end
H3
140
Heading > N7 Loop > H3

Special Handling Instructions

RequiredMax use 6
Example
Only one of Special Handling Code (H3-01) or Special Handling Description (H3-02) may be present
H3-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
DM
Domestic
IP
Import Shipment Inbound
XP
Export Outbound
H3-02
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
H3-03
241
Protective Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 8
H3-04
242
Vent Instruction Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 7
H3-05
257
Tariff Application Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
N1 Loop
RequiredMax 10
N1
150
Heading > N7 Loop > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
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)
BT
Bill-to-Party
CA
Carrier
CN
Consignee
FW
Forwarder
MC
Motor Carrier
NP
Notify Party for Shipper’s Order Notify party
RR
Railroad
SH
Shipper
ST
Ship To For store door deliveries
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
2
Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
94
Code assigned by the organization that is the ultimate destination of the transaction set
ZZ
Mutually Defined
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
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
153
Heading > N7 Loop > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
N4
156
Heading > N7 Loop > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax 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
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
N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
D
Census Schedule D
K
Census Schedule K
PS
5 Digit U.S. ZIP
UN
United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N1 Loop end
K1
160
Heading > N7 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 2
Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
N9
170
Heading > N7 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 10
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)
7W
Interchange Train Identification
BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
BT
Batch Number
CD
Credit Note Number
CR
Customer Reference Number
CT
Contract Number
DR
Dock Receipt Number
HS
Harmonized Code System (Canada)
HW
High/Wide File Number
IT
Internal Customer Number
LO
Load Planning Number
LW
Location Within Equipment
OB
Ocean Bill of Lading
ON
Dealer Order Number
OW
Service Order Number
P8
Pickup Reference Number
RE
Release Number (empty authorization)
TI
TIR Number
TJ
Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
TN
Transaction Reference Number
TT
Terminal Code
UT
Unit Train
VT
Motor Vehicle ID Number
WO
Work Order Number
WY
Waybill Number
ZB
Ultimate Consignee
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
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
N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N9-07
C040
Reference Identifier
OptionalMax use 1
To identify one or more reference numbers or identification numbers as specified by the Reference Qualifier
C040-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
C040-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
L0 Loop
RequiredMax 999
L0
180
Heading > N7 Loop > L0 Loop > L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

RequiredMax use 1
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 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 either Quantity (L0-13) or Yes/No Condition or Response Code (L0-15) 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 Weight Unit Code (L0-11) is present, then Weight (L0-04) is required
L0-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
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
L0-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
L0-06
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
Usage notes
L0-07
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
E
Cubic Feet
X
Cubic Meters
L0-08
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
L0-09
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
Usage notes
L0-10
458
Dunnage Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25
L0-11
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
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
L5
190
Heading > N7 Loop > L0 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

OptionalMax use 1
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
L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
Usage notes
L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
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
H1
200
Heading > N7 Loop > L0 Loop > H1

Hazardous Material

OptionalMax use 3
Example
If either Flashpoint Temperature (H1-07) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (H1-08) is present, then the other is required
H1-01
62
Hazardous Material Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 4Max 10
Usage notes
H1-02
209
Hazardous Material Class Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4
Usage notes
H1-03
208
Hazardous Material Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
I
Intergovernmental Maritime Organization (IMO) Code
H1-04
64
Hazardous Material Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Usage notes
H1-05
63
Hazardous Material Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 24
H1-06
200
Hazardous Materials Page
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6
Usage notes
H1-07
77
Flashpoint Temperature
Optional
Numeric (N)
Min 1Max 5
H1-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
H1-09
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3
L0 Loop end
L3
210
Heading > N7 Loop > L3

Total Weight and Charges

OptionalMax use 2
Example
If either Freight Rate (L3-03) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L3-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume (L3-09) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L3-10) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required
If either Declared Value (L3-14) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L3-15) is present, then the other is required
L3-01
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
L3-03
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9
L3-04
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
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
L3-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
L3-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
L3-10
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L3-11
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
L3-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
L3-13
171
Tariff Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7
L3-14
74
Declared Value
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 2Max 12
L3-15
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N7 Loop end
SE
220
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

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