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X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

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
B2
020
Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction
Max use 1
Required
B2A
030
Set Purpose
Max use 1
Required
L11
080
Business Instructions and Reference Number
Max use 50
Required
G62
090
Date/Time
Max use 1
Optional
AT5
110
Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
Max use 6
Optional
PLD
120
Pallet Information
Max use 1
Optional
NTE
130
Note/Special Instruction
Max use 10
Optional
Bill-to-Party
Customer
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)
SM
Motor Carrier Load Tender (204)
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)
204
Motor Carrier Load Tender
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
B2
020
Heading > B2

Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
B2-02
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
B2-04
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
B2-06
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)
CC
Collect
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
TP
Third Party Pay
B2A
030
Heading > B2A

Set Purpose

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
B2A-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
Original
01
Cancellation
04
Change
B2A-02
346
Application Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
LT
Load Tender - Truckload (TL) Carrier Only
L11
080
Heading > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

RequiredMax use 50
Usage notes
Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
G62
090
Heading > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Date (G62-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Time Qualifier (G62-03) is required
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
64
Must Respond By
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
1
Must Respond By
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
Usage notes
G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
GM
Greenwich Mean Time
UT
Universal Time Coordinate
AT5
110
Heading > AT5

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

OptionalMax use 6
Usage notes
Example
Only one of Special Handling Code (AT5-01) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
Only one of Special Services Code (AT5-02) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
AT5-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
AT5-02
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 10
Usage notes
AT5-03
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Usage notes
PLD
120
Heading > PLD

Pallet Information

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight Unit Code (PLD-03) or Weight (PLD-04) is present, then the other is required
PLD-01
406
Quantity of Pallets Shipped
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
PLD-03
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
L
Pounds
PLD-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
NTE
130
Heading > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
0100 Bill-to-Party
RequiredMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Customer
N1
140
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
BT
Bill-to-Party
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
N3
160
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2
Usage notes
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
N4
170
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
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
G61
190
Heading > Bill-to-Party > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
IC
Information Contact
ZZ
Mutually Defined
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
0100 Bill-to-Party end
0100 Customer
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-Party
N1
140
Heading > Customer > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
LW
Customer
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
0100 Customer end
0200 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N7
200
Heading > 0200 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required
N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
N7-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
N7-04
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
RT
Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)
TF
Trailer, Dry Freight
TW
Trailer, Refrigerated
N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4
Usage notes
N7-15
567
Equipment Length
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5
M7
210
Heading > 0200 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
0200 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

0300 Loop
RequiredMax >1
S5
010
Detail > 0300 Loop > S5

Stop Off Details

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight (S5-03) or Weight Unit Code (S5-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Number of Units Shipped (S5-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (S5-06) is present, then the other is required
S5-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
S5-02
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CL
Complete
CU
Complete Unload
LD
Load
PL
Part Load
PU
Part Unload
UL
Unload
S5-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
S5-04
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
S5-05
382
Number of Units Shipped
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
S5-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
L11
020
Detail > 0300 Loop > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50
Usage notes
Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3
Usage notes
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
G62
030
Detail > 0300 Loop > G62

Date/Time

RequiredMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
If either Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Date (G62-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Time Qualifier (G62-03) is required
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
10
Requested Ship Date/Pick-up Date
37
Ship Not Before Date
38
Ship Not Later Than Date
53
Deliver Not Before Date
54
Deliver No Later Than Date
68
Requested Delivery Date
69
Scheduled Pick-Up Date
70
Scheduled Delivery Date
EP
Earliest Pickup Date
LP
Latest Pickup Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
1
Must Respond By
2
Pickup Appointment Scheduled Time
3
Delivery Appointment Scheduled Time
4
Pickup Requested Scheduled Time
5
Delivery Requested Scheduled Time
G
Earliest Requested Deliver Time
I
Earliest Requested Pick Up Time
K
Latest Requested Pick Up Time
L
Latest Requested Delivery Time
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
LT
Local Time
AT8
040
Detail > 0300 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight Qualifier (AT8-01), Weight Unit Code (AT8-02) or Weight (AT8-03) are present, then the others are required
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
AT8-05
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
Usage notes
NTE
065
Detail > 0300 Loop > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 20
Usage notes
Example
NTE-01
363
Note Reference Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
0310 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
070
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CN
Consignee
SH
Shipper
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
N3
090
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2
Usage notes
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
N4
100
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
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
G61
120
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 3
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
IC
Information Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
0310 Loop end
0320 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L5
130
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
If Marks and Numbers Qualifier (L5-07) is present, then Marks and Numbers (L5-06) is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
Usage notes
L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
N
National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)
L5-05
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Part 1/1
PCS
Pieces
L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
L5-07
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
SI
Self-Identifying Container via Radio Frequency ID Device
AT8
135
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight Qualifier (AT8-01), Weight Unit Code (AT8-02) or Weight (AT8-03) are present, then the others are required
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
AT8-05
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
Usage notes
0325 Loop
RequiredMax >1
G61
140
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
IC
Information Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
0330 Loop
OptionalMax >1
LH1
143
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
Usage notes
LH1-05
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
LH1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH1-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
I
II
III
LH2
144
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

RequiredMax use 4
Usage notes
Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
P
Primary
S
Secondary
LH2-03
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40
LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
RQ
Reportable Quantity
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH3
145
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

RequiredMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
Usage notes
LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C
Canadian Shipping Name
D
Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
I
International Shipping Name
LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
NOS
N.O.S. Regulatory Requirements Apply
LFH
146
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20
Usage notes
Example
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
0330 Loop end
0325 Loop end
0320 Loop end
0350 Loop
OptionalMax >1
OID
150
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > OID

Order Identification Detail

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
At least one of Reference Identification (OID-01) or Purchase Order Number (OID-02) is required
OID-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
OID-02
324
Purchase Order Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22
LAD
180
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > LAD

Lading Detail

OptionalMax use 999
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight Unit Code (LAD-05) or Weight (LAD-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LAD-07) or Product/Service ID (LAD-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LAD-09) or Product/Service ID (LAD-10) is present, then the other is required
LAD-01
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3
LAD-02
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
LAD-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
E
Metric Ton
G
Grams
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
M
Measurement Ton
O
Ounces
S
Short Ton
T
Long Ton
LAD-06
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
LAD-07
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
IN
Buyer's Item Number
LAD-08
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
LAD-09
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
PO
Purchase Order Number
LAD-10
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
LAD-13
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
0360 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L5
190
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
If Marks and Numbers Qualifier (L5-07) is present, then Marks and Numbers (L5-06) is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
Usage notes
L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
Usage notes
L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
N
National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)
L5-05
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Part 1/1
PCS
Pieces
L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
L5-07
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
SI
Self-Identifying Container via Radio Frequency ID Device
AT8
195
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Weight Qualifier (AT8-01), Weight Unit Code (AT8-02) or Weight (AT8-03) are present, then the others are required
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
AT8-05
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
Usage notes
0365 Loop
OptionalMax >1
G61
200
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > 0365 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
IC
Information Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
0370 Loop
OptionalMax >1
LH1
203
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > 0365 Loop > 0370 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1
Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
KG
Kilogram
LB
Pound
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6
Usage notes
LH1-05
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
LH1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
LH1-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
I
II
III
LH2
204
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > 0365 Loop > 0370 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

RequiredMax use 4
Usage notes
Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
P
Primary
S
Secondary
LH2-03
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40
LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
RQ
Reportable Quantity
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4
LH3
205
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > 0365 Loop > 0370 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

RequiredMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
Usage notes
LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
C
Canadian Shipping Name
D
Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
I
International Shipping Name
LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
NOS
N.O.S. Regulatory Requirements Apply
LFH
206
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0350 Loop > 0360 Loop > 0365 Loop > 0370 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20
Usage notes
Example
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25
0370 Loop end
0365 Loop end
0360 Loop end
0350 Loop end
0300 Loop end
Detail end

Summary

L3
010
Summary > L3

Total Weight and Charges

OptionalMax use 1
Usage notes
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
L3-01
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
L3-03
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9
Usage notes
L3-04
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
FR
Flat Rate
L3-05
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12
Usage notes
L3-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8
L3-10
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
E
Cubic Feet
L3-11
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
L3-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
L
Pounds
SE
020
Summary > 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
Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

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

Interchange Control Trailer

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

Sample outbound 204

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *02*RECEIVER *190918*1200*U*00401*000077665*0*P*>~
GS*SM*CUSTOMERCODE*RECEIVER*20190918*120000*000077665*X*004010~
ST*204*960000001~
B2**SCAC**SC08207920**PP~
B2A*00*LT~
L11*shipment1*PO*PO Number~
L11*shipment2*PO*PO Number~
L11*ABCD-1702315*TN*Transaction Reference Number~
G62*64*20190814*1*0830*GM~
AT5*HM~
AT5**NC~
AT5***Some random requirement~
AT5***MinTemp -10~
AT5***MaxTemp 32~
PLD*4**L*200~
NTE**Comments will go here~
N1*LW*Customer Name*93*CUSTOMERCODE~
N1*BT*Paying Party*93*ABCD1234~
N3*1765 N Elston Ave*Suite 300~
N4*CHICAGO*IL*60622*USA~
G61*IC*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
N7**UNKNOWN*5000*L*******TF*SCAC***5300~
M7*123456~
S5*1*CL*5000*L*350*N1~
L11*SO644179*PO*PO Number~
G62*37*20190814*1*0830*LT~
G62*38*20190814*1*0830*LT~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
NTE**Comments will go here~
N1*SH*Shipping Location *93*Shipper Code~
N3*1234 Main St~
N4*HEBRON*KY*41048*USA~
G61*IC*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
L5**Items***PCS*001613623000-0*SI~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
OID*1234*shipment1~
LAD*UNT*100***L*1500*IN*ITEMID2*PO*shipment1***Item Description 2~
L5*2*Item Description 2~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
OID*999*shipment2~
LAD*UNT*50***L*500*IN*ITEMID3*PO*shipment2***Item Description 3~
L5*3*Item Description 3~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
S5*2*PU*4500*L*350*N1~
L11*shipment1*PO*PO Number~
G62*37*20190814*1*0830*LT~
G62*38*20190814*1*0830*LT~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
NTE**Comments will go here~
N1*CN*Receiver 1*93*ReceiverCode1~
N3*5678 Secondary St~
N4*SEARCY*AR*72143*USA~
G61*IC*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
L5**Items***PCS*001613623000-0*SI~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
OID*1234*shipment1~
LAD*UNT*100***L*1500*IN*ITEMID2*PO*shipment1***Item Description 2~
L5*2*Item Description 2~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
S5*3*CU*500*L*350*N1~
L11*shipment2*PO*PO Number~
G62*53*20190814*1*0830*LT~
G62*54*20190814*1*0830*LT~
AT8*G*L*1500.0**40~
NTE**Comments will go here~
N1*CN*Receiver 2*93*ReceiverCode2~
N3*777 Eleventh St. ~
N4*BENTONVILLE*AR*72712*USA~
G61*IC*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
L5**Items***PCS*001613623000-0*SI~
AT8*G*L*984**74~
G61*HM*Contact Name*TE*555-555-5555~
LH1*LB*2000*UN2356**POC*PL*20***I~
LH2*1*P***RQ*FA*80*FA*50*FA*80~
LH3*PAINT*D~
L3*5000*G*2433.57*FR*243357****0*E*350*L~
SE*95*960000001~
GE*1*000077665~
IEA*1*000077665~

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