BA1 Beginning Segment for Shipper's Export Declaration
To indicate the beginning of the Shipper's Export Declaration transaction set and transmit basic data
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Code indicating parties to a transaction.
Code indicating type of merchandise
Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment.
Code indicating the statistical month
Code identifying the country.
BA105 is the country of ultimate destination.
Code indicating type of trade
Code indicating export licenses issued by Department of Commerce
Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States).
Code indicating containerization
Code identifying intransit shipments, nonstatistical shipments, and correction records
Code identifying the country.
BA111 is the country from which the cargo is shipped (used only for in-transit shipments).
Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency.
Name or code of authority for authorizing action or reservation.
Standard Carrier Alpha Code