L5 Description, Marks and Numbers

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

Position: L5-01 · Element: 213 · Name: Lading Line Item Number · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Sequential line number for a lading item.

If either L503 or L504 is present, then the other is required.

Position: L5-02 · Element: 79 · Name: Lading Description · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 50 · Repeat: -

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes.

Position: L5-03 · Element: 22 · Name: Commodity Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 16 · Repeat: -

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.

L503 and L504 are "Paired" data elements. If one is used, both must be used except for rail transaction sets where STCC is understood.

Position: L5-04 · Element: 23 · Name: Commodity Code Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code.

Position: L5-05 · Element: 103 · Name: Packaging Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 5 · Max: 5 · Repeat: -

Code identifying the type of packaging. Part 1. Packaging form. Part 2. Packaging Material.

Position: L5-06 · Element: 87 · Name: Marks and Numbers · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 45 · Repeat: -

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment.

Position: L5-07 · Element: 88 · Name: Marks and Numbers Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87).