RA Rate Header
To indicate a route code and other codes which define the use of the RB and FK segments which follow
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Mutually defined route code
RA01 is the origin Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) (four characters), destination SCAC (four characters), and a mutually defined route number (4 characters).
Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value
RA02 qualifies the rate and factor.
Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value
RA03 qualifies the minima.
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".
Number of RB segments that are in the given loop iteration
Identifies the weight in pounds of units specified by data element 122 Applicable to Rates
Code identifying the type of rate level used
P0708: If either RA-07 or RA-08 is present, then the other is required
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
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
RA09 is the effective date of RA08.
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
RA10 is the expiration date of RA08.