RA Rate Header

To indicate a route code and other codes which define the use of the RB and FK segments which follow.

Position: RA-01 · Element: 1 · Name: Route Code · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 13 · Repeat: -

Mutually defined route code.

RA01 is the origin SCAC (4 chars), destination SCAC (4 chars), and a mutually defined route number (4 chars).

Position: RA-02 · Element: 122 · Name: Rate/Value Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value.

RA02 qualifies the rate and factor.

Position: RA-03 · Element: 122 · Name: Rate/Value Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value.

RA03 qualifies the minima.

Position: RA-04 · Element: 629 · Name: Alternation Precedence Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code identifying the priority of rate application when two or more rates apply to a given movement. If rate application includes two or more rates of the same value for this element, individual carrier rules and procedures shall govern.

RA04 default is "L".

Position: RA-05 · Element: 631 · Name: Number of Rates · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Number of RB segments that are in the given loop iteration.

Position: RA-06 · Element: 637 · Name: Unit Conversion Factor · Type: N4 · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 9 · Repeat: -

Identifies the weight in pounds of units specified by data element 122 Applicable to Rates.

Position: RA-07 · Element: 856 · Name: Rate Level Qualifier Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code identifying the type of rate level used.

Position: RA-08 · Element: 500 · Name: Rate Level · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 5 · Repeat: -

Identifies the broad tariff change which is reflected in the rate amounts and need not be separately applied. When a rail carrier's cost recovery (RCCR) change is not applicable, then "N/A" will appear in this element.

Position: RA-09 · Element: 373 · Name: Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date (YYMMDD). Also see: Date/Time Qualifier (374) and Date Qualifier (432).

RA09 is the effective date of RA08.

Position: RA-10 · Element: 373 · Name: Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date (YYMMDD). Also see: Date/Time Qualifier (374) and Date Qualifier (432).

RA10 is the expiration date of RA08.