L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers.
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Sequential line number for a lading item.
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.
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.
P0304: If either L5-03 or L5-04 is present, then the other is required
Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code.
Code identifying the type of packaging. Part 1. Packaging form. Part 2.
Packaging Material.
Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment.
Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87).
C0706: If L5-07 is present, then L5-06 is required
Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code.
P0809: If either L5-08 or L5-09 is present, then the other is required
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car.