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X12 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice Transaction Set (210) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment.
The transaction set can be used to provide detail information for charges for services rendered by a motor carrier. It is used both as a motor carrier invoice to request payment or as details pertaining to motor freight shipment(s) charges.

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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
B3
020
Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice
Max use 1
Required
C2
030
Bank ID
Max use 1
Optional
C3
040
Currency
Max use 1
Optional
ITD
050
Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale
Max use 1
Optional
N9
060
Reference Identification
Max use 300
Optional
G62
070
Date/Time
Max use 6
Optional
R3
080
Route Information - Motor
Max use 12
Optional
H3
090
Special Handling Instructions
Max use 6
Optional
K1
100
Remarks
Max use 10
Optional
0100 Loop
detail
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

IM
Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice (210, 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).
210
Motor 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

B3
020
Heading > B3

Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit basic data relating to the carrier's invoice

Example
If either Delivery Date (B3-09) or Date/Time Qualifier (B3-10) is present, then the other is required
B3-01
147
Shipment Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code defining relationship of this shipment with respect to other shipments given to the carrier at the same time

B3-02
76
Invoice Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number assigned by issuer

B3-03
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)

B3-04
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

B3-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • B306 is the billing date.
B3-07
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

B3-08
202
Correction Indicator
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

B3-09
32
Delivery Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date for delivery of cargo to final consignee or to next mode expressed in format CCYYMMDD

  • On collect freight bills the data in B309 will be the actual delivery date. For the shipments invoiced prior to delivery, the B309 will be the estimated date of delivery.
B3-10
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

B3-11
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

B3-13
375
Tariff Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying the types of services for rating purposes

B3-14
335
Transportation Terms Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying the trade terms which apply to the shipment transportation responsibility

  • If B314 is used, B304 will indicate the party or parties responsible for payment of the transportation terms identified in B314.
C2
030
Heading > C2

Bank ID

OptionalMax use 1

To specify data required for electronic payment

Example
C2-01
8
Bank Client Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying payee or payer

C2-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

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

C2-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

C2-04
20
Client Bank Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 9

Federal Reserve Routing Code

C2-05
7
Bank Account Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 6Max 17

ID number assigned by bank to its client

C2-06
107
Payment Method Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying type of payment procedures

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • C207 is the effective payment date.
Usage notes

The effective payment date

C3
040
Heading > C3

Currency

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

Usage notes

Currency is implied by the code for the country in whose currency the monetary amounts are specified.

Example
C3-01
100
Currency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

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

  • C301 is the billing currency.
C3-02
280
Exchange Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 4Max 10

Value to be used as a multiplier conversion factor to convert monetary value from one currency to another

C3-03
100
Currency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

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

  • C303 is the payment currency.
C3-04
100
Currency Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

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

  • C304 is the rated currency.
ITD
050
Heading > ITD

Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale

OptionalMax use 1

To specify terms of sale

Usage notes

If the code in ITD01 is "04", then ITD07 or ITD09 is required and either ITD10 or ITD11 is required; if the code in ITD01 is "05", then ITD06 or ITD07 is required.

Example
If Terms Deferred Due Date (ITD-09) is present, then at least one of Deferred Amount Due (ITD-10) or Percent of Invoice Payable (ITD-11) is required
If Terms Discount Percent (ITD-03) is present, then at least one of Terms Discount Due Date (ITD-04) or Terms Discount Days Due (ITD-05) is required
If Terms Discount Amount (ITD-08) is present, then at least one of Terms Discount Due Date (ITD-04) or Terms Discount Days Due (ITD-05) is required
If Terms Discount Percent (ITD-03) is present, then at least one of Terms Discount Due Date (ITD-04), Terms Discount Days Due (ITD-05) or Day of Month (ITD-13) is required
If Terms Discount Amount (ITD-08) is present, then at least one of Terms Discount Due Date (ITD-04), Terms Discount Days Due (ITD-05) or Day of Month (ITD-13) is required
ITD-01
336
Terms Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying type of payment terms

  • If the code in ITD01 is "04", then ITD07 or ITD09 is required and either ITD10 or ITD11 is required; if the code in ITD01 is "05", then ITD06 or ITD07 is required.
ITD-02
333
Terms Basis Date Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying the beginning of the terms period

ITD-03
338
Terms Discount Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 6

Terms discount percentage, expressed as a percent, available to the purchaser if an invoice is paid on or before the Terms Discount Due Date

ITD-04
370
Terms Discount Due Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date payment is due if discount is to be earned expressed in format CCYYMMDD

ITD-05
351
Terms Discount Days Due
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of days in the terms discount period by which payment is due if terms discount is earned

ITD-06
446
Terms Net Due Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date when total invoice amount becomes due expressed in format CCYYMMDD

ITD-07
386
Terms Net Days
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of days until total invoice amount is due (discount not applicable)

ITD-08
362
Terms Discount Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 10

Total amount of terms discount

ITD-09
388
Terms Deferred Due Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date deferred payment or percent of invoice payable is due expressed in format CCYYMMDD

ITD-10
389
Deferred Amount Due
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 10

Deferred amount due for payment

ITD-11
342
Percent of Invoice Payable
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 5

Amount of invoice payable expressed in percent

ITD-12
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

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

ITD-13
765
Day of Month
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 2

The numeric value of the day of the month between 1 and the maximum day of the month being referenced

ITD-14
107
Payment Method Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying type of payment procedures

ITD-15
954
Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Percentage expressed as a decimal

  • ITD15 is the percentage applied to a base amount used to determine a late payment charge.
N9
060
Heading > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 300

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

G62
070
Heading > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 6

To specify pertinent dates and times

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)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

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)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

R3
080
Heading > R3

Route Information - Motor

OptionalMax use 12

To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

Example
If Service Level Code (R3-11) is present, then Service Level Code (R3-10) is required
If Service Level Code (R3-12) is present, then Service Level Code (R3-11) is required
R3-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

R3-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

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

R3-03
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • R303 is the station or city name at which carriers interchange shipments
R3-04
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

R3-05
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

R3-06
76
Invoice Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number assigned by issuer

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • R307 is the carrier's billing date.
R3-08
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • R308 is the amount due the carrier.
R3-09
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45

Free-form descriptive text

R3-10
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

R3-11
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

R3-12
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

H3
090
Heading > H3

Special Handling Instructions

OptionalMax use 6

To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

H3-02
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

H3-03
241
Protective Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4

Code specifying perishable protective service- rail carriers only

H3-04
242
Vent Instruction Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 7

Code specifying vent instructions

H3-05
257
Tariff Application Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies

K1
100
Heading > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10

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

Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

0100 Loop
OptionalMax 10
N1
110
Heading > 0100 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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)
Min 2Max 3

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

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

N2
120
Heading > 0100 Loop > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
130
Heading > 0100 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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
140
Heading > 0100 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.

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

N9
150
Heading > 0100 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 5

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

0100 Loop end
0200 Loop
OptionalMax 10
N7
160
Heading > 0200 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

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

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)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

N7-05
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8

Weight of the equipment

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.)

N7-08
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

N7-09
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

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)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N712 is the owner of the equipment.
N7-13
319
Temperature Control
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 6

Free-form abbreviation of temperature range or flash-point temperature

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)

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

Code identifying the type of tare

N7-17
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

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

N7-19
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

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

M7
170
Heading > 0200 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 2

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

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

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

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

M7-05
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

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

  • M705 indicates the name of the organization which applied the seal(s).
0200 Loop end
0250 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
SPO
180
Heading > 0250 Loop > SPO

Shipment Purchase Order Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the purchase order details for a shipment

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SPO-03) or Quantity (SPO-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (SPO-05) or Weight (SPO-06) is present, then the other is required
SPO-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

SPO-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

  • SPO02 is the department number.
SPO-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SPO-04
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • SPO04 is the total quantity for the purchase order.
SPO-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

SPO-06
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

  • SPO06 is the total weight for the purchase order.
SPO-07
647
Application Error Condition Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating application error condition

  • SPO07 indicates the data error condition relative to the shipment management information.
SPO-08
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

  • SPO08 is used to specify sorting and/or segregating reference numbers for each receiving location (processing area).
SDQ
185
Heading > 0250 Loop > SDQ

Destination Quantity

OptionalMax use 10

To specify destination and quantity detail

Example
If either Identification Code (SDQ-05) or Quantity (SDQ-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-07) or Quantity (SDQ-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-09) or Quantity (SDQ-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-11) or Quantity (SDQ-12) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-13) or Quantity (SDQ-14) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-15) or Quantity (SDQ-16) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-17) or Quantity (SDQ-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-21) or Quantity (SDQ-22) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-19) or Quantity (SDQ-20) is present, then the other is required
SDQ-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SDQ-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

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

  • SDQ02 is used only if different than previously defined in the transaction set.
SDQ-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • SDQ03 is the store number.
SDQ-04
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-05
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-07
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-08
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-09
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-10
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-11
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-12
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-13
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-14
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-15
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-16
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-17
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-18
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-19
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-20
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-21
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-22
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-23
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • SDQ23 identifies the area within the location identified in SDQ03, SDQ05, SDQ07, SDQ09, SDQ11, SDQ13, SDQ15, SDQ17, SDQ19, and SDQ21.
  • SDQ23 may be used to identify areas within a store, e.g., front room, back room, selling outpost, end aisle display, etc. The value is agreed to by trading partners or industry conventions.
0250 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

0300 Loop
OptionalMax 999
S5
010
Detail > 0300 Loop > S5

Stop Off Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

  • Loops 0300, 0305, 0310 and 0320 shall only be used to identify all stop-off locations and associated data for loading and unloading of freight with the exception of the original stop-off location (shipper) for truckload carriers.
    The original stop-off location (shipper) shall be transmitted in loop 0100.
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
If either Volume (S5-07) or Volume Unit Qualifier (S5-08) is present, then the other is required
S5-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

S5-02
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying the reason for the stop

S5-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

S5-04
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

S5-05
382
Number of Units Shipped
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of units shipped in manufacturer's shipping units for a line item or transaction set

S5-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

S5-07
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

S5-08
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

S5-09
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

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

  • S509 is the stop reason description.
S5-10
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

S5-11
190
Accomplish Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating the status of a specified stop

N9
020
Detail > 0300 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 10

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

G62
030
Detail > 0300 Loop > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 10

To specify pertinent dates and times

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)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

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)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

H3
040
Detail > 0300 Loop > H3

Special Handling Instructions

OptionalMax use 6

To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

H3-02
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

H3-03
241
Protective Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 4

Code specifying perishable protective service- rail carriers only

H3-04
242
Vent Instruction Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 7

Code specifying vent instructions

H3-05
257
Tariff Application Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies

0305 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
SPO
045
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0305 Loop > SPO

Shipment Purchase Order Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the purchase order details for a shipment

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SPO-03) or Quantity (SPO-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (SPO-05) or Weight (SPO-06) is present, then the other is required
SPO-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

SPO-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

  • SPO02 is the department number.
SPO-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SPO-04
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • SPO04 is the total quantity for the purchase order.
SPO-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

SPO-06
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

  • SPO06 is the total weight for the purchase order.
SPO-07
647
Application Error Condition Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating application error condition

  • SPO07 indicates the data error condition relative to the shipment management information.
SPO-08
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

  • SPO08 is used to specify sorting and/or segregating reference numbers for each receiving location (processing area).
SDQ
047
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0305 Loop > SDQ

Destination Quantity

OptionalMax use 10

To specify destination and quantity detail

Example
If either Identification Code (SDQ-05) or Quantity (SDQ-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-07) or Quantity (SDQ-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-09) or Quantity (SDQ-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-11) or Quantity (SDQ-12) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-13) or Quantity (SDQ-14) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-15) or Quantity (SDQ-16) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-17) or Quantity (SDQ-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-19) or Quantity (SDQ-20) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-21) or Quantity (SDQ-22) is present, then the other is required
SDQ-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SDQ-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

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

  • SDQ02 is used only if different than previously defined in the transaction set.
SDQ-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • SDQ03 is the store number.
SDQ-04
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-05
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-07
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-08
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-09
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-10
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-11
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-12
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-13
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-14
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-15
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-16
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-17
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-18
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-19
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-20
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-21
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-22
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-23
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • SDQ23 identifies the area within the location identified in SDQ03, SDQ05, SDQ07, SDQ09, SDQ11, SDQ13, SDQ15, SDQ17, SDQ19, and SDQ21.
  • SDQ23 may be used to identify areas within a store, e.g., front room, back room, selling outpost, end aisle display, etc. The value is agreed to by trading partners or industry conventions.
0305 Loop end
0310 Loop
OptionalMax 2
N1
050
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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)
Min 2Max 3

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

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
Required
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

N2
060
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
070
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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
080
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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

N9
090
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 5

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

0320 Loop
OptionalMax 10
N7
100
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > 0320 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

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

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)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

N7-05
167
Tare Weight
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 3Max 8

Weight of the equipment

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.)

N7-08
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

N7-09
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

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)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N712 is the owner of the equipment.
N7-13
319
Temperature Control
Optional
String (AN)
Min 3Max 6

Free-form abbreviation of temperature range or flash-point temperature

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)

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

Code identifying the type of tare

N7-17
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

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

N7-19
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

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

M7
110
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0310 Loop > 0320 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 2

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

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

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

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

M7-05
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

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

  • M705 indicates the name of the organization which applied the seal(s).
0320 Loop end
0310 Loop end
0300 Loop end
0400 Loop
OptionalMax 9999
LX
120
Detail > 0400 Loop > LX

Assigned Number

RequiredMax use 1

To reference a line number in a transaction set

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

Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

N9
130
Detail > 0400 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 5

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

POD
137
Detail > 0400 Loop > POD

Proof of Delivery

OptionalMax use 1

To provide proof of delivery

Example
Required
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)

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

L5
140
Detail > 0400 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

OptionalMax use 30

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

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

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 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

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

H1
150
Detail > 0400 Loop > H1

Hazardous Material

OptionalMax use 3

To specify information relative to hazardous material

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

Code relating to hazardous material code qualifier for regulated hazardous materials

H1-02
209
Hazardous Material Class Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Code specifying the kind of hazard for a material

H1-03
208
Hazardous Material Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code which qualifies the Hazardous Material Class Code (209)

H1-04
64
Hazardous Material Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any

H1-05
63
Hazardous Material Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 24

Phone number and name of person or department to contact in case of emergency

H1-06
200
Hazardous Materials Page
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6

The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials

H1-07
77
Flashpoint Temperature
Optional
Numeric (N)
Min 1Max 3

The flashpoint temperature for hazardous material

  • H107 is the lowest temperature for hazardous materials.
H1-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

H1-09
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

H2
160
Detail > 0400 Loop > H2

Additional Hazardous Material Description

OptionalMax use 2

To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment

Example
H2-01
64
Hazardous Material Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any

H2-02
274
Hazardous Material Classification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form description of hazardous material classification or division or label requirements

L0
170
Detail > 0400 Loop > L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

OptionalMax use 10

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

Example
If either Quantity (L0-13) or Yes/No Condition or Response Code (L0-15) 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 Volume (L0-06) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L0-07) 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
If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L0-02) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L0-03) 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

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

L0-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of 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.
L0-09
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

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
180
Detail > 0400 Loop > L1

Rate and Charges

OptionalMax use 10

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

Example
If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L1-17) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L1-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Declared Value (L1-14) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-15) is present, then the other is required
If either Freight Rate (L1-02) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-03) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Charge (L1-04), Advances (L1-05) or Prepaid Amount (L1-06) is required
L1-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

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

Rate that applies to the specific commodity

L1-03
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

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

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

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

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)
Min 3Max 3

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.
L1-21
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • L121 is the origin rated as charge amount.
L4
190
Detail > 0400 Loop > L4

Measurement

OptionalMax use 10

To describe physical dimensions and quantities

Example
L4-01
82
Length
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

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

L4-03
65
Height
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

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

L4-04
90
Measurement Unit Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the linear dimensional unit

L4-05
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

L4-06
1271
Industry Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code indicating a code from a specific industry code list

  • L406 is the Rounding in Pattern for dimensional shipments.
L7
200
Detail > 0400 Loop > L7

Tariff Reference

OptionalMax use 10

To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge

Example
L7-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L7-02
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

L7-03
171
Tariff Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7

Standard tariff number for the tariff which governs the rates applied to the commodity item(s)

L7-04
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

L7-05
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

L7-06
170
Tariff Item Part
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 2

Number assigned to subsection of a specific tariff item (arbitrary)

L7-07
59
Freight Class Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 5

Code indicating generalized classification that applies to one or more items in the shipment, i.e., class 70, 77.5, etc.

L7-08
173
Tariff Supplement Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate used

L7-09
46
Ex Parte
Optional
String (AN)
Min 4Max 4

Level of rates as published in the tariff

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • L710 is the effective date.
L7-11
119
Rate Basis Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6

The (mileage) factor published for rating purposes in the appropriate tariff

L7-12
227
Tariff Column
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 2

A tariff commodity classification that is used, as a means of control, for grouping of commodities in tariff applications

L7-13
294
Tariff Distance
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5

Distance on which the rate for a shipment is based

L7-14
295
Distance Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the distance unit

L7-15
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • In L715 and L716, "City" and "State" are used for rate combination city and state.
L7-16
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

K1
210
Detail > 0400 Loop > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 10

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

Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

0430 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
SPO
220
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0430 Loop > SPO

Shipment Purchase Order Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the purchase order details for a shipment

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SPO-03) or Quantity (SPO-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (SPO-05) or Weight (SPO-06) is present, then the other is required
SPO-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

SPO-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

  • SPO02 is the department number.
SPO-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SPO-04
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • SPO04 is the total quantity for the purchase order.
SPO-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

SPO-06
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

  • SPO06 is the total weight for the purchase order.
SPO-07
647
Application Error Condition Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating application error condition

  • SPO07 indicates the data error condition relative to the shipment management information.
SPO-08
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

  • SPO08 is used to specify sorting and/or segregating reference numbers for each receiving location (processing area).
SDQ
230
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0430 Loop > SDQ

Destination Quantity

OptionalMax use 10

To specify destination and quantity detail

Example
If either Identification Code (SDQ-05) or Quantity (SDQ-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-07) or Quantity (SDQ-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-09) or Quantity (SDQ-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-11) or Quantity (SDQ-12) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-13) or Quantity (SDQ-14) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-15) or Quantity (SDQ-16) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-17) or Quantity (SDQ-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-19) or Quantity (SDQ-20) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-21) or Quantity (SDQ-22) is present, then the other is required
SDQ-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SDQ-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • SDQ03 is the store number.
SDQ-04
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-05
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-07
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-08
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-09
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-10
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-11
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-12
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-13
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-14
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-15
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-16
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-17
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-18
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-19
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-20
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-21
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-22
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-23
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • SDQ23 identifies the area within the location identified in SDQ03, SDQ05, SDQ07, SDQ09, SDQ11, SDQ13, SDQ15, SDQ17, SDQ19, and SDQ21.
  • SDQ23 may be used to identify areas within a store, e.g., front room, back room, selling outpost, end aisle display, etc. The value is agreed to by trading partners or industry conventions.
0430 Loop end
0460 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
N1
240
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

  • Loops 0460 and 0463 shall be used to identify all small package carrier details related to the consignee (delivery location) and the related shipment. The shipper shall be identified in loop 0100.
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)
Min 2Max 3

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

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

N2
250
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
260
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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
270
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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

N9
280
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 10

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

0463 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
CD3
300
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > CD3

Carton (Package) Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying codes, weights, and other related information related to an individual carton (package)

Example
If either Rate/Value Qualifier (CD3-07) or Charge (CD3-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Rate/Value Qualifier (CD3-09) or Charge (CD3-10) is present, then the other is required
If Service Level Code (CD3-11) is present, then Service Level Code (CD3-05) is required
If Service Level Code (CD3-12) is present, then Service Level Code (CD3-11) is required
If Country Code (CD3-14) is present, then Service Level Code (CD3-05) is required
CD3-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

CD3-02
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 3

To identify zone

CD3-04
34
Service Standard
Optional
Numeric (N1)
Min 1Max 4

To report the time period of carrier's standard service for the shipment

CD3-05
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

CD3-06
108
Pick-up or Delivery Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Specifies the location or type of pickup or delivery

CD3-07
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

CD3-08
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

  • CD308 is the charge for the single package.
CD3-09
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

CD3-10
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

  • CD310 is the total charge for all of the packages.
CD3-11
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

CD3-12
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

CD3-13
591
Payment Method Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying the method for the movement of payment instructions

CD3-14
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

  • CD314 is the country where the service is to be performed.
N9
310
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 20

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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)
Min 2Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

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)

N9-06
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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.
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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

C040-02
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

H6
320
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > H6

Special Services

OptionalMax use 10

To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services

Example
If Special Services Code (H6-02) is present, then Special Services Code (H6-01) is required
At least one of Special Services Code (H6-01) or Pick-up or Delivery Code (H6-07) is required
H6-01
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 10

Code identifying the special service

  • H601 indicates base services. If H601 equals "PC" and H602 equals "PL", then H603 must be used.
H6-02
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 10

Code identifying the special service

  • H602 indicates special services.
H6-03
406
Quantity of Pallets Shipped
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of pallets shipped

H6-04
399
Pallet Exchange Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying pallet exchange instructions

H6-05
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

H6-06
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

  • H606 is used only when H605 is expressed in a unit of measure other than pounds (weight refers to pallet weight only).
H6-07
108
Pick-up or Delivery Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Specifies the location or type of pickup or delivery

L9
330
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > L9

Charge Detail

OptionalMax use 10

To specify special charge code and the associated monetary amount

Example
L9-01
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

L9-02
782
Monetary Amount
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • L902 is the transportation charge for a special service performed, expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified.
POD
335
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > POD

Proof of Delivery

OptionalMax use 1

To provide proof of delivery

Example
Required
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)

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G62
340
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0463 Loop > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

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)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

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)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

0463 Loop end
0465 Loop
OptionalMax 999999
SPO
350
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0465 Loop > SPO

Shipment Purchase Order Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the purchase order details for a shipment

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SPO-03) or Quantity (SPO-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (SPO-05) or Weight (SPO-06) is present, then the other is required
SPO-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

SPO-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

  • SPO02 is the department number.
SPO-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SPO-04
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • SPO04 is the total quantity for the purchase order.
SPO-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

SPO-06
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

  • SPO06 is the total weight for the purchase order.
SPO-07
647
Application Error Condition Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating application error condition

  • SPO07 indicates the data error condition relative to the shipment management information.
SPO-08
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

  • SPO08 is used to specify sorting and/or segregating reference numbers for each receiving location (processing area).
SDQ
360
Detail > 0400 Loop > 0460 Loop > 0465 Loop > SDQ

Destination Quantity

OptionalMax use 10

To specify destination and quantity detail

Example
If either Identification Code (SDQ-05) or Quantity (SDQ-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-07) or Quantity (SDQ-08) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-09) or Quantity (SDQ-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-11) or Quantity (SDQ-12) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-13) or Quantity (SDQ-14) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-15) or Quantity (SDQ-16) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-17) or Quantity (SDQ-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-19) or Quantity (SDQ-20) is present, then the other is required
If either Identification Code (SDQ-21) or Quantity (SDQ-22) is present, then the other is required
SDQ-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

SDQ-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

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

  • SDQ02 is used only if different than previously defined in the transaction set.
SDQ-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • SDQ03 is the store number.
SDQ-04
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-05
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-07
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-08
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-09
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-10
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-11
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-12
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-13
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-14
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-15
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-16
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-17
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-18
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-19
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-20
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-21
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

SDQ-22
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SDQ-23
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

  • SDQ23 identifies the area within the location identified in SDQ03, SDQ05, SDQ07, SDQ09, SDQ11, SDQ13, SDQ15, SDQ17, SDQ19, and SDQ21.
  • SDQ23 may be used to identify areas within a store, e.g., front room, back room, selling outpost, end aisle display, etc. The value is agreed to by trading partners or industry conventions.
0465 Loop end
0460 Loop end
0400 Loop end
Detail end

Summary

L3
010
Summary > L3

Total Weight and Charges

OptionalMax 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

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

Numeric value of weight

L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

L3-03
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Rate that applies to the specific commodity

L3-04
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

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.
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

L3-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

L3-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

L3-10
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

L3-11
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

L3-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

L3-13
171
Tariff Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 7

Standard tariff number for the tariff which governs the rates applied to the commodity item(s)

L3-14
74
Declared Value
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 2Max 12

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

L3-15
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

SE
020
Summary > 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

Summary 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

EDI sample from Werner

ST*210*222570001~
B3**111111*222222*PP*L*20090210*38200**20090204*035*SCAC*20090203~
N9*CR*SHIPPER REF WHEN APPLICABLE~
N9*PO*PO NUMBER WHEN APPLICABLE~
G62*11*20090203~
N1*SH*SHIPPER NAME~
N3*SHIPPER ADDRESS~
N4*CITY *ST*ZIP*CN~
N1*CN*CONSIGNEE NAME~
N3*ADDRESS~
N4*CITY*ST*ZIP*CN~
N1*BT*BILL TO NAME~
N3*ADDRESS~
N4*CITY*ST*ZIP*CN~
N7**C53133*********TL~
LX*1~
L5*1*FREIGHT DESC~
L0*1*1*FR*1*G***1*PCS**L~
L1*1*1.00*FR*100~
LX*2~
L0*2*381*DM~
L1*2*1.00*PM*38100****FUE~
L3*1*G***38200******1*L~
SE*24*222570001~

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