X4 Customs Release Information

To identify items for release

Position: X4-01 · Element: 598 · Name: Bill of Lading/Waybill Number · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 12 · Repeat: -

Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator.

Position: X4-02 · Element: 380 · Name: Quantity · Type: Decimal number (R) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 10 · Repeat: -

Numeric value of Quantity. Also see: Unit of Measurement Code (355).

X402 is used for quantity released.

Position: X4-03 · Element: 581 · Name: Entry Type Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code defining the type of entry assigned by U.S. Customs.

X403 is used for quantity on the entry.

Position: X4-04 · Element: 601 · Name: Entry Number · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 15 · Repeat: -

Customs entry number, a form number or regulatory provision of entry.

Position: X4-05 · Element: 494 · Name: Release Issue Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date that the authority for release of parts or material is issued.

Position: X4-06 · Element: 337 · Name: Time · Type: Time (TM) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 4 · Max: 4 · Repeat: -

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time (HHMM) (Time range: 0000 through 2359). Also see: Time Qualifier (176).

Position: X4-07 · Element: 35 · Name: Disposition Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code advising the carrier or port authority about postings to a bill of lading.

Position: X4-08 · Element: 598 · Name: Bill of Lading/Waybill Number · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 12 · Repeat: -

Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator.