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X12 410 Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice Transaction Set (410) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment.
The transaction set can be used to provide detailed information of charges associated with a rail movement. The information is provided by a rail carrier and is sent to the freight payer.

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    ISA
    -
    Interchange Control Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    GS
    -
    Functional Group Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    heading
    ST
    010
    Transaction Set Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    B3B
    020
    Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice
    Max use 1
    Required
    N9
    040
    Reference Identification
    Max use 30
    Required
    CM
    045
    Cargo Manifest
    Max use 2
    Optional
    NTE
    047
    Note/Special Instruction
    Max use 2
    Optional
    N7 Loop
    N8
    130
    Waybill Reference
    Max use 499
    Required
    F9
    140
    Origin Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    D9
    150
    Destination Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    R2
    400
    Route Information
    Max use 13
    Optional
    PS
    420
    Protective Service Instructions
    Max use 5
    Optional
    L3
    540
    Total Weight and Charges
    Max use 1
    Required
    SE
    570
    Transaction Set Trailer
    Max use 1
    Required
    GE
    -
    Functional Group Trailer
    Max use 1
    Required
    IEA
    -
    Interchange Control Trailer
    Max use 1
    Required
    ISA

    Interchange Control Header

    RequiredMax use 1

    To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

    Example
    ISA-01
    I01
    Authorization Information Qualifier
    Required

    Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information

    00
    No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
    ISA-02
    I02
    Authorization Information
    Required
    Min 10Max 10

    Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)

    ISA-03
    I03
    Security Information Qualifier
    Required

    Code to identify the type of information in the Security Information

    00
    No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
    ISA-04
    I04
    Security Information
    Required
    Min 10Max 10

    This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

    ISA-05
    I05
    Interchange ID Qualifier
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

    Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

    Codes
    ISA-06
    I06
    Interchange Sender ID
    Required
    Min 15Max 15

    Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

    ISA-07
    I05
    Interchange ID Qualifier
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

    Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

    Codes
    ISA-08
    I07
    Interchange Receiver ID
    Required
    Min 15Max 15

    Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will use this as a receiving ID to route data to them

    ISA-09
    I08
    Interchange Date
    Required
    YYMMDD format

    Date of the interchange

    ISA-10
    I09
    Interchange Time
    Required
    HHMM format

    Time of the interchange

    ISA-11
    I10
    Interchange Control Standards Identifier
    Required

    Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer

    U
    U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
    ISA-12
    I11
    Interchange Control Version Number
    Required

    This version number covers the interchange control segments

    00401
    Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
    ISA-13
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    ISA-14
    I13
    Acknowledgment Requested
    Required
    Min 1Max 1

    Code sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1)

    0
    No Acknowledgment Requested
    1
    Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
    ISA-15
    I14
    Usage Indicator
    Required
    Min 1Max 1

    Code to indicate whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information

    I
    Information
    P
    Production Data
    T
    Test Data
    ISA-16
    I15
    Component Element Separator
    Required
    Min 1Max 1

    Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator and the segment terminator

    >
    Component Element Separator

    Functional Group Header

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

    Example
    GS-01
    479
    Functional Identifier Code
    Required

    Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

    IR
    Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice (410, 980)
    GS-02
    142
    Application Sender's Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

    Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

    GS-03
    124
    Application Receiver's Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

    Code identifying party receiving transmission. Codes agreed to by trading partners

    GS-04
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    GS-05
    337
    Time
    Required
    HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

    Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

    GS-06
    28
    Group Control Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    GS-07
    455
    Responsible Agency Code
    Required
    Min 1Max 2

    Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard

    T
    Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
    X
    Accredited Standards Committee X12
    GS-08
    480
    Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
    Required

    Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed

    004010
    Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

    Heading

    ST
    010

    Transaction Set Header

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

    Example
    ST-01
    143
    Transaction Set Identifier Code
    Required

    Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

    • The transaction set identifier (ST01) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
    410
    Rail Carrier Freight Details and Invoice
    ST-02
    329
    Transaction Set Control Number
    Required
    Min 4Max 9

    Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

    B3B
    020

    Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice

    RequiredMax use 1

    To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set

    Usage notes

    Example:
    B3B09387448PP200001015290020000101BNSF*XLUSD

    Example
    B3B-01
    76
    Invoice Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 22

    Identifying number assigned by issuer

    Usage notes

    BNSF document number.

    B3B-02
    146
    Shipment Method of Payment
    Required

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

    CC
    Collect
    PP
    Prepaid (by Seller)
    B3B-03
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • B3B03 is the billing date.
    B3B-04
    193
    Net Amount Due
    Required
    Min 1Max 12

    Total charges to be paid by the receiver of this transaction set expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    Usage notes

    Total amount to be collected. Two decimal positions are implied unless otherwise specified as customer requirement.

    Max length limited to 9 for rail transactions.

    B3B-05
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • B3B05 is the payment due date.
    B3B-06
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    Usage notes

    SCAC of railroad to collect charges (BNSF or MRL).

    B3B-07
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    R
    Rail
    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)

    If equipment type equals CN, CC or TL.

    B3B-08
    145
    Shipment Identification Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)

    B3B-09
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    • The B3B09 default value is pounds.
    L
    Pounds
    B3B-10
    202
    Correction Indicator
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code used to indicate that the transaction set contains information which corrects previous information

    B3B-11
    100
    Currency Code
    Optional

    Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

    • B3B11 defines the currency used in the transaction.
    USD
    US Dollar
    N9
    040

    Reference Identification

    RequiredMax use 30

    To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    Usage notes

    Example: N9BMEDIC0001**20000101

    Example
    At least one of Reference Identification (N9-02) or Free-form Description (N9-03) is required
    If Time Code (N9-06) is present, then Time (N9-05) is required
    N9-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    Usage notes

    If other qualifiers are needed, refer to the data dictionary within the standards documentation.

    BL
    Government Bill of Lading
    BM
    Bill of Lading Number
    BN
    Booking Number
    CO
    Customer Order Number
    EB
    Embargo Permit Number
    EN
    Embargo Number
    GR
    Grain Order Reference Number
    PO
    Purchase Order Number
    SN
    Seal Number

    Also reflected in M7.

    SO
    Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)
    WM
    Weight Agreement Number
    WY
    Waybill Number
    N9-02
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    N9-03
    369
    Free-form Description
    Optional
    Min 1Max 45

    Free-form descriptive text

    N9-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    N9-05
    337
    Time
    Optional
    HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

    Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

    Usage notes

    Format: HHMM

    N9-06
    623
    Time Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

    • N906 reflects the time zone which the time reflects.
    AT
    Alaska Time
    CT
    Central Time
    ET
    Eastern Time
    LT
    Local Time
    MT
    Mountain Time
    NT
    Newfoundland Time
    PT
    Pacific Time
    TT
    Atlantic Time
    CM
    045

    Cargo Manifest

    OptionalMax use 2

    To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments

    Usage notes

    Example: CM110DBALTIMORE20000101BOOKING1234BNSF***NAME

    Example
    If Date (CM-04) is present, then Port or Terminal Function Code (CM-02) is required
    CM-01
    55
    Flight/Voyage Number
    Optional

    Identifying designator for the particular flight or voyage on which the cargo travels

    1
    Last port at which cargo is unloaded from a vessel.
    D
    Port at which cargo is discharged from the first or only vessel which will carry the cargo.
    L
    First port at which the cargo is loaded to the first vessel.
    CM-02
    115
    Port or Terminal Function Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code defining function performed at the port or terminal with respect to a shipment

    • CM02 is "D" for rail origin and "L" for rail destination.
    CM-03
    114
    Port Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 24

    Free-form name for the place at which an offshore carrier originates or terminates (by transshipment or otherwise) its actual ocean carriage of property

    CM-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • CM04 is qualified by CM02.
    Usage notes

    If CM02 = D, this will represent the dock date.

    If CM02 = L, this will represent the sail date.

    CM-05
    13
    Booking Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 17

    Number assigned by the carrier for space reservation

    CM-06
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • CM06 contains the carrier code.
    CM-07
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • CM07 contains the previous carrier code.
    CM-08
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • CM08 is the manifest date.
    CM-09
    182
    Vessel Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 28

    Name of ship as documented in "Lloyd's Register of Ships"

    CM-10
    113
    Pier Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Identifying number for the pier

    CM-11
    112
    Pier Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 14

    Free-form name of the pier

    CM-12
    174
    Terminal Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form field for terminal name

    CM-13
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    CM-14
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    CM-15
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    • CM15 is the vessel agent number.
    NTE
    047

    Note/Special Instruction

    OptionalMax use 2

    To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction

    Usage notes

    These are free form comments that have been created by BNSF personnel. This segment will not contain any free form comments that may have been included on your bill of lading

    Example: NTEADDFREE FORM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Example
    NTE-01
    363
    Note Reference Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the functional area or purpose for which the note applies

    ADD
    Additional Information
    NTE-02
    352
    Description
    Required
    Min 1Max 80

    A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

    N7 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N7
    050

    Equipment Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the equipment

    Usage notes

    Examples:
    N7TRIU56495410224N7500**4000A*102 (Intermodal)
    N7
    NW
    178483*100129
    N65100RRA******C113 (Carload)

    Example
    If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required
    If either Tare Weight (N7-05) or Tare Qualifier Code (N7-16) is present, then the other is required
    N7-01
    206
    Equipment Initial
    Required
    Min 1Max 4

    Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

    • N701 is mandatory for rail transactions.
    N7-02
    207
    Equipment Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 10

    Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

    N7-03
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    N7-04
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional

    Code defining the type of weight

    E
    Estimated Net Weight
    G
    Gross Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    N7-05
    167
    Tare Weight
    Optional
    Min 3Max 8

    Weight of the equipment

    Usage notes

    Tare represents the weight of the equipment only.

    N7-06
    232
    Weight Allowance
    Optional
    Min 2Max 6

    Allowance made for increased weight due to such factors as snow

    N7-07
    205
    Dunnage
    Optional
    Min 1Max 6

    Weight of material used to protect lading (even bracings, false floors, etc.)

    N7-10
    102
    Ownership Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating the relationship of equipment to carrier or ownership of equipment

    N7-11
    40
    Equipment Description Code
    Optional

    Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

    CC
    Container resting on a Chassis
    CN
    Container
    ID
    Idler Car
    RR
    Rail Car
    TL
    Trailer (not otherwise specified)
    N7-12
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • N712 is the owner of the equipment.
    N7-14
    219
    Position
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Relative position of shipment in car, trailer, or container (mutually defined)

    N7-15
    567
    Equipment Length
    Optional
    Min 4Max 5

    Length (in feet and inches) of equipment ordered or used to transport shipment (The format is FFFII where FFF is feet and II is inches; the range for II is 00 through 11)

    Usage notes

    Format is Feet/Inches (40 foot reflected at 4000).

    N7-16
    571
    Tare Qualifier Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the type of tare

    N7-18
    761
    Equipment Number Check Digit
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Number which designates the check digit applied to a piece of equipment

    N7-20
    65
    Height
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

    • N720 and N721 are expressed in inches.
    N7-21
    189
    Width
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position

    N7-22
    24
    Equipment Type
    Optional
    Min 4Max 4

    Code identifying equipment type

    N7-23
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • N723 is the operator or carrier of the rights of the equipment.
    N7-24
    301
    Car Type Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Code specifying type of rail car or intermodal equipment type and its general characteristics

    VC
    060

    Motor Vehicle Control

    OptionalMax use 21

    To define motor vehicle identification and logistics

    Usage notes

    Example: VC*VINNUMBER1234567

    Example
    VC-01
    539
    Vehicle Identification Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 25

    Unique identification number stamped on the vehicle by the manufacturer

    VC-02
    836
    Vehicle Deck Position Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code to identify the specific position of a vehicle on multi-level equipment; when dealing with rail cars the front end will be defined as that end of the rail car which the vehicle faces

    VC-03
    837
    Vehicle Type Code
    Optional

    Vehicle Type Code for freight rate and claims purposes

    1
    Automobile
    2
    Truck
    3
    Others
    4
    Used Vehicles
    5
    Military
    VC-04
    838
    Dealer Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 9

    A code assigned by a manufacturer to identify their dealers

    VC-05
    1
    Route Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 13

    Mutually defined route code

    • VC05 is the automotive manufacturer route code.
    VC-10
    583
    Factory Car Order Number
    Optional
    Min 6Max 10

    This number to be supplied by the shipper for Canadian customer requirements at border points for all finished motor vehicles exported to the United States from Canada

    M7
    080

    Seal Numbers

    OptionalMax use 5

    To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals

    Usage notes

    Example: M7*SEAL NUMBER

    Example
    M7-01
    225
    Seal Number
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports one occurrence.

    M7-02
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M7-03
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M7-04
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M12
    120

    In-bond Identifying Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    To transmit in-bond information

    Usage notes

    Segment is mandatory for rail in-bond shipments. M1206 In-bond Control Number contains conventional in-bond number.

    Example: M12611234567NA$20PER**S4

    Example
    Only one of Customs Entry Number (M12-02) or In-bond Control Number (M12-06) may be present
    If In-bond Control Number (M12-06) is present, then Reference Identification Qualifier (M12-08) is required
    If either Reference Identification Qualifier (M12-08) or Reference Identification (M12-09) is present, then the other is required
    M12-01
    581
    Customs Entry Type Code
    Required

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

    61
    IT Number
    62
    TE Number
    M12-02
    601
    Customs Entry Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Automated Commercial System Code Furnished by U.S. Customs Service

    • If M1202 does not contain the paperless entry number, then M1206 is required.
    M12-03
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code which identifies a specific location

    • M1203 is a four-digit numeric census schedule D when identifying a U.S. port, and a three-digit numeric memorandum D when identifying a Canadian port. It is the port of destination if M1201 is "61". It is the port of export if M1201 is "62" or "63".
    M12-04
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code which identifies a specific location

    • M1204 is five-digit numeric census schedule K. It is the foreign port of destination if M1201 is "62" or "63".
    M12-05
    602
    Customs Shipment Value
    Optional
    Min 2Max 8

    Customs value in whole dollars

    • M1205 is the value in whole dollars of the in-bond movement. Use twenty dollars per kilo if value is unknown.
    M12-06
    603
    In-bond Control Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Currently assigned control number for in-bond movement

    M12-08
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    M12-09
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    M12-10
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    N8
    130

    Waybill Reference

    RequiredMax use 499

    To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details

    Usage notes

    If this is a 410 freight bill for an intermodal shipment, the N803 will reflect T and the subsequent N804 and N805 will contain the equipment initial and number of the flat car. Flat car information may only be available on BNSF origin traffic, as flat car information is not always received on billing information from interline carriers.

    If this is a 410 freight bill for a carload shipment, the N803 will reflect L and will cross reference the lead car of a multiple car shipment.

    Example: N838240819991001

    Example
    If either Cross Reference Type Code (N8-03), Equipment Initial (N8-04) or Equipment Number (N8-05) are present, then the others are required
    If either Waybill Number (N8-06) or Date (N8-07) is present, then the other is required
    If either City Name (N8-08) or State or Province Code (N8-09) is present, then the other is required
    If either Standard Carrier Alpha Code (N8-10) or Freight Station Accounting Code (N8-11) is present, then the other is required
    N8-01
    186
    Waybill Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 6

    Carrier accounting number of the waybill for the inbound movement

    N8-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • N802 is the waybill date.
    N8-03
    231
    Cross Reference Type Code
    Optional

    Code defining relationship of equipment to equipment cross-referenced

    L
    Lead Car
    T
    Trailer
    N8-04
    206
    Equipment Initial
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

    N8-05
    207
    Equipment Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 6

    Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

    N8-06
    186
    Waybill Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 6

    Carrier accounting number of the waybill for the inbound movement

    N8-07
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • N807 is the waybill date.
    N8-08
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    • N808 is the destination station of movement.
    N8-09
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    N8-10
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • N810 will contain destination railroad initial Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).
    N8-11
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

    Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

    • N811 will contain railroad destination Freight Station Accounting Code (FSAC).
    F9
    140

    Origin Station

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the rail origin of the shipment

    Usage notes

    Example: F9*CHICAGOIL

    Example
    F9-01
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

    Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

    F9-02
    19
    City Name
    Required
    Min 2Max 19

    Free-form text for city name

    • F902 is the origin station for movement.
    F9-03
    156
    State or Province Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    F9-08
    154
    Standard Point Location Code
    Optional
    Min 6Max 6

    Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

    • F908 is the Standard Point Location Code (SPLC) for the city named in the F902.
    F9-09
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 15

    Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

    • F909 is the postal code for the city named in the F902.
    D9
    150

    Destination Station

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the rail destination of the shipment

    Usage notes

    Example: D9*MINNEAPOLISMN

    Example
    D9-01
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

    Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

    D9-02
    19
    City Name
    Required
    Min 2Max 19

    Free-form text for city name

    • D902 is the destination station of movement.
    D9-03
    156
    State or Province Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    D9-08
    154
    Standard Point Location Code
    Optional
    Min 6Max 6

    Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

    • D908 is the Standard Point Location Code (SPLC) for the city named in the D902.
    D9-09
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 15

    Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

    • D909 is the postal code for the city names in the D902.
    N1 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N1
    160

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHSHIPPER NAME

    Example
    At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
    If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
    N1-01
    98
    Entity Identifier Code
    Required

    Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

    11
    Party to be billed(AAR Accounting Rule 11)
    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner
    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1
    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)
    CN
    Consignee

    Where the car will be spotted for unloading if there is no C1 segment.

    CV
    Converter
    LP
    Loading Party
    N1
    Notify Party no. 1
    N2
    Notify Party no. 2
    NC
    Cross-Town Switch
    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)
    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill
    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification
    RD
    Destination Intermodal Ramp
    RE
    Party to receive commercial invoice remittance

    Release to patron (shipper order / delivery order).

    RO
    Original Intermodal Ramp
    SF
    Ship From
    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 80

    Code identifying a party or other code

    • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
    N1-05
    706
    Entity Relationship Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code describing entity relationship

    • N105 and N106 further define the type of entity in N101.
    N1-06
    98
    Entity Identifier Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

    N3
    170

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Usage notes

    Example: N3*1234 Main Street

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    180

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Usage notes

    Example: N4DALLASTX*77075

    Example
    If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
    N4-02
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
    N4-03
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 15

    Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    N4-05
    309
    Location Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code identifying type of location

    N4-06
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code which identifies a specific location

    R2
    400

    Route Information

    OptionalMax use 13

    To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

    Usage notes

    Each set of shipment information must include at least one R2 segment. When including interline city names, the AAR Rule 260 abbreviations should be used.

    Examples:
    R2BNSFSBMONTR
    R2UP1 (Carload)
    R2BNSFS*
    25*X (Intermodal)

    Example
    If Intermediate Switch Carrier (R2-08) is present, then Intermediate Switch Carrier (R2-07) is required
    R2-01
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    Usage notes

    BNSF

    R2-02
    133
    Routing Sequence Code
    Required

    Code describing the relationship of a carrier to a specific shipment movement

    Usage notes

    This code indicates the order of the routing. Subsequent R2s (to indicate further interline movement) are indicated numerically.

    A
    Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
    D
    DELY (Delivery Switch Carrier)
    I
    Origin Switch Carrier

    If used, the carrier at origin will receive origin switch billing information used in handling the equipment properly.

    R
    Origin Carrier, Rule 11 Shipment
    S
    Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
    R2-03
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    • R203 is the station or city name at which carriers interchange shipments.
    Usage notes

    Refer to the AAR Rule 260 Junction abbreviations.

    R2-04
    154
    Standard Point Location Code
    Optional
    Min 6Max 9

    Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city

    R2-05
    177
    Intermodal Service Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the Intermodal Service Plan

    20
    Rail owned equipment, door to door service.
    22
    Rail owned equipment, door to ramp service.
    25
    Rail owned equipment, ramp to ramp service.
    27
    Rail owned equipment, ramp to door service.
    40
    Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, door to door service.
    42
    Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, door to ramp service.
    45
    Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, ramp to ramp service.
    47
    Steamship owned equipment moving domestically, ramp to door service.
    60
    Private owned equipment, door to door service.
    62
    Private owned equipment, door to ramp service.
    65
    Private owned equipment, ramp to ramp service.
    67
    Private owned equipment, ramp to door service.
    80
    Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, door to door service.
    82
    Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, door to ramp service.
    85
    Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, ramp to ramp service.
    87
    Steamship owned equipment moving internationally, ramp to door service.
    R2-06
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    R2-07
    296
    Intermediate Switch Carrier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Code defining a road which neither originates nor terminates the shipment but provides a switching service between two roadhaul rail carriers (SCAC code for rail switch carrier)

    R2-08
    296
    Intermediate Switch Carrier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Code defining a road which neither originates nor terminates the shipment but provides a switching service between two roadhaul rail carriers (SCAC code for rail switch carrier)

    PS
    420

    Protective Service Instructions

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions

    Usage notes

    Example: PS800MFA32

    Example
    If Temperature (PS-04) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is required
    If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is present, then at least one of Temperature (PS-04) or Temperature (PS-14) is required
    If Temperature (PS-14) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PS-03) is required
    PS-01
    746
    Protective Service Rule Code
    Required

    Association of American Railroads (AAR) Protective Service that applies to shipment

    226
    Stop for icing.
    240
    Initially iced by shipper- Do not re-ice.
    242
    Top Iced by shipper at origin.
    245
    Pre-cooled and pre-iced by shipper- Do not re-ice.
    509
    Modified Carrier's Protective Service (Intrastate only).
    510
    Shipper's Protective Service.
    515
    Carrier's Protective Service.
    580
    Special heater protective service.
    705
    Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less.
    710
    Optimum temperature above zero.
    711
    Place under modified MPS at first regular inspection station.
    712
    Shippers's specified MPS at origin or stop point.
    715
    Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less (Car owned /Leased by shipper).
    720
    Do not operate unit.
    765
    Optimum temperature above zero. Body iced by shipper.
    805
    Optimum temperature above zero.
    810
    Ventilators opened at origin.
    830
    Optimum temperature of zero degrees or less.
    PS-02
    241
    Protective Service Code
    Required

    Code specifying perishable protective service- rail carriers only

    B
    Body Ice
    BC
    Body Ice Consumed or Removed
    D
    Discontinue Service
    HDN
    Do Not Heat
    HDNC
    Do Not Heat in Canada
    HSC
    Standard Heating In Canada
    M
    Standard Mechanical Protective Service
    MN
    Modified Mechanical Protective Service
    MNU
    Do Not Operate
    PS-03
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

    • PS03 qualifies the temperature in PS04 and PS14.
    CE
    Centigrade, Celsius
    FA
    Fahrenheit
    PS-04
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    • PS04 is the optimum allowable temperature condition for shipment.
    Usage notes

    Negative temperatures are accepted if preceded by minus (-) indicator.

    PS-05
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • PS05 through PS08 are used to specify the station to which the temperature applies. PS05 and PS06 are preferred over PS07 and PS08.
    PS-06
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

    Code (Freight Station Accounting) (AAR Managed Code for Locations)

    PS-07
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    PS-08
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

    PS-10
    745
    Pre-Cooled (Rule 710) Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating whether or not the shipment was precooled per Association of American Railroads Protective Service Rule 710

    PS-11
    1073
    Yes/No Condition or Response Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

    • PS11 identifies the location of the heater. A "Y" indicates the heater is ceiling-mounted; an "N" indicates the heater is in the body.
    PS-12
    1073
    Yes/No Condition or Response Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

    • PS12 identifies whether or not the commodity is a food product. A "Y" indicates the commodity is a food product; an "N" indicates it is a non-food product.
    PS-13
    1073
    Yes/No Condition or Response Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

    • PS13 indicates the amount of doorway space for the full width of the car. A "Y" indicates the doorway space is not less than 30 inches for the full width of the car; an "N" indicates it is less than 30 inches.
    PS-14
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    • PS14 is the set temperature at service origin.
    LX Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    LX
    430

    Assigned Number

    RequiredMax use 1

    To reference a line number in a transaction set

    Usage notes

    Example: LX*1

    Example
    LX-01
    554
    Assigned Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 6

    Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

    Usage notes

    Start with one (1) and increment by one (1).

    L5
    440

    Description, Marks and Numbers

    RequiredMax use 15

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

    Usage notes

    Example: L501BOILER PARTS,NEC,CAST IRO3443360T

    Example
    If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
    If Marks and Numbers Qualifier (L5-07) is present, then Marks and Numbers (L5-06) is required
    If either Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-08) or Commodity Code (L5-09) is present, then the other is required
    L5-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    Usage notes

    Line number for the associated commodity.

    L5-02
    79
    Lading Description
    Optional
    Min 1Max 50

    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.
    L5-03
    22
    Commodity Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 7

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    Usage notes

    Standard Transportation Commodity Code - STCC - that describes the lading.

    L5-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    T
    Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
    L5-05
    103
    Packaging Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 5

    Code identifying the type of packaging; Part 1: Packaging Form, Part 2: Packaging Material; if the Data Element is used, then Part 1 is always required

    L5-06
    87
    Marks and Numbers
    Optional
    Min 1Max 48

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

    L5-07
    88
    Marks and Numbers Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    L5-08
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    L5-09
    22
    Commodity Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    L5-10
    595
    Compartment ID Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car

    L0 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    L0
    460

    Line Item - Quantity and Weight

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data

    Usage notes

    Example: L0180000N1*CLD

    Example
    If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L0-02) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L0-03) is present, then the other is required
    If either Weight (L0-04) or Weight Qualifier (L0-05) is present, then the other is required
    If either Volume (L0-06) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L0-07) is present, then the other is required
    If either Lading Quantity (L0-08) or Packaging Form Code (L0-09) is present, then the other is required
    If Weight Unit Code (L0-11) is present, then Weight (L0-04) is required
    If either Quantity (L0-13) or Yes/No Condition or Response Code (L0-15) is present, then the other is required
    L0-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    Usage notes

    Line number for the associated L5 segment.

    L0-02
    220
    Billed/Rated-as Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 11

    Basis for rating (miles, value, volume, etc.); Note: Weight may be defined by either data element 220 or 81

    L0-03
    221
    Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of quantity or value on which the rate or item pricing is based

    L0-04
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    Usage notes

    Weight of commodity for the entire shipment (if multiple bill - reflecting M in BNX03).

    L0-05
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional

    Code defining the type of weight

    Usage notes

    All weights provided in this segment are assumed to be net.

    N
    Actual Net Weight
    L0-06
    183
    Volume
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Value of volumetric measure

    L0-07
    184
    Volume Unit Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the volume unit

    L0-08
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    • L008 is the number of handling units of the line item tendered to the carrier.
    Usage notes

    Number of car/trailer load equivalents in this transaction.

    L0-09
    211
    Packaging Form Code
    Optional

    Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

    1E
    Empty Car
    2W
    Bin
    12
    Packet
    18
    55 Gallon Drum
    20
    20 Foot Container
    21
    40 Foot Container
    26
    Actual Tons
    48
    Bulk Car Load
    B4
    Barrel, Imperial
    BN
    Bulk
    BO
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload (Rail)
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Car Load, Rail
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coil
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Car Load
    CRT
    Crate
    CT
    Carton
    CTN
    Carton
    CX
    Coil
    CYL
    Cylinder
    DR
    Drum
    DRM
    Drum
    DT
    Dry Ton
    DZ
    Dozen
    FO
    Fluid Ounce
    FSK
    Flask
    GA
    Gallon
    GL
    Grams Per Liter
    GN
    Gross Gallon
    GR
    Gram
    HPC
    Hopper Pneumatic Discharge
    JAR
    Jar
    JR
    Jar
    JU
    Jug
    KE
    Keg
    KEG
    Keg
    KG
    Kilogram
    LB
    Pound
    LSE
    Loose
    LT
    Liter
    ML
    Milliliter
    MM
    Millimeter
    MN
    Metric Net Ton
    MP
    Metric Ton
    MR
    Meter
    NC
    Car
    NG
    Net Gallons
    PA
    Pail
    PAL
    Pail
    PCK
    Packed - not otherwise specified
    PCS
    Pieces
    PH
    Pack (Pak)
    PK
    Package
    PKG
    Package
    PL
    Pallet/Unit Load
    PLT
    Pallet
    PN
    Pounds Net
    PT
    Pint
    QT
    Quart
    RA
    Rack
    RCK
    Rack
    RE
    Reel
    REL
    Reel
    RL
    Roll
    ROL
    Roll
    SAK
    Sack
    SJ
    Sack
    SKD
    Skid
    SO
    Spool
    SPL
    Spool
    SV
    Skid
    TB
    Tube
    TBE
    Tube
    TC
    Truckload
    TE
    Tote
    TH
    Thousands
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container Load (Rail)
    TN
    Net Ton (2000 LB)
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicles
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheel
    Z3
    Cask
    L0-10
    458
    Dunnage Description
    Optional
    Min 2Max 25

    Material used to protect lading

    L0-11
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code specifying the weight unit

    L0-12
    56
    Type of Service Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

    L0-13
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • L013 can only be used if the code in L009 is PLT, SKD, or SLP.
    • L013 is used to convey the total number of boxes, cartons, or pieces contained on a pallet, skid, or slip sheet for the line item.
    L0-14
    211
    Packaging Form Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 3

    Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

    L0-15
    1073
    Yes/No Condition or Response Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

    • L015 designates whether the carrier will be required to verify the number of units contained on a pallet, slip sheet or skid. Code "Y" indicates that the carrier will be required to verify. Code "N" indicates that the carrier will not be required to verify.
    L1
    470

    Rate and Charges

    RequiredMax use 10

    To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements

    Usage notes

    Example: L111020PC102000102000************USD

    Example
    At least one of Charge (L1-04), Advances (L1-05) or Prepaid Amount (L1-06) is required
    If either Declared Value (L1-14) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-15) is present, then the other is required
    If either Billed/Rated-as Quantity (L1-17) or Billed/Rated-as Qualifier (L1-18) is present, then the other is required
    L1-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    Usage notes

    Associated line from L5 segment.

    L1-02
    60
    Freight Rate
    Optional
    Min 1Max 9

    Rate that applies to the specific commodity

    Usage notes

    Shipment rate per unit. Decimal point supplied if fractional dollar amount.

    L1-03
    122
    Rate/Value Qualifier
    Optional

    Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

    GT
    Per Gross Ton
    MM
    Per Metric Ton (Tonne)
    PA
    Per Container
    PC
    Per Car
    PH
    Per Hundred (of Basic Unit)
    PM
    Per Mile
    PP
    Per Piece
    PT
    Per Net Ton
    PU
    Per Unit
    PV
    Per Vehicle
    TN
    Per Train Rate
    TR
    Per Trailer (Per Train)
    L1-04
    58
    Charge
    Optional
    Min 1Max 12

    For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    Usage notes

    Two decimal points implied.

    L1-05
    191
    Advances
    Optional
    Min 1Max 9

    Incidental charges occurring during transportation which are not generally considered to be freight charges (examples - stop charges, diversion and reconsignment, icing) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    Usage notes

    Two decimal points implied.

    L1-06
    117
    Prepaid Amount
    Optional
    Min 1Max 9

    Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    Usage notes

    Two decimal points implied.

    L1-07
    120
    Rate Combination Point Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 9

    The code denoting the connecting station for a joint rate obtained by combining two or more published rates which are used for the calculation of transportation charges

    L1-08
    150
    Special Charge or Allowance Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 3

    Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

    L1-09
    121
    Rate Class Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code identifying specifically designated class of goods; Note: For international air shipments, see IATA Resolution 600k

    L1-10
    39
    Entitlement Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying entitlement party

    L1-11
    16
    Charge Method of Payment
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code defining method of payment

    L1-12
    276
    Special Charge Description
    Optional
    Min 2Max 25

    Identification of special charge; this data element is used whenever an applicable code cannot be found in data element 150

    L1-13
    257
    Tariff Application Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies

    L1-14
    74
    Declared Value
    Optional
    Min 2Max 12

    Monetary assigned value expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    L1-15
    122
    Rate/Value Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

    L1-16
    372
    Lading Liability Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying limits of liability

    L1-17
    220
    Billed/Rated-as Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 11

    Basis for rating (miles, value, volume, etc.); Note: Weight may be defined by either data element 220 or 81

    L1-18
    221
    Billed/Rated-as Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of quantity or value on which the rate or item pricing is based

    L1-19
    954
    Percent
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Percentage expressed as a decimal

    • L119 is the percent used to determine the charge in L104.
    L1-20
    100
    Currency Code
    Optional

    Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

    • L120, if used, indicates the currency for all monetary amounts in this L1 segment.
    USD
    US Dollar
    L1-21
    610
    Amount
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Monetary amount

    • L121 is the origin rated as charge amount.
    PI
    480

    Price Authority Identification

    OptionalMax use 30

    To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number

    Usage notes

    Examples:
    PIPR9999999999MDZZQTISO0000000000 (Price authority example)
    PITS0000004022BNSFBNSF0000052360 (Tariff example)

    Example
    If Alternation Precedence Code (PI-14) is present, then Date (PI-12) is required
    If Alternation Precedence Code (PI-15) is present, then Date (PI-13) is required
    PI-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    CT
    Contract Number
    PR
    Price Quote Number
    TS
    Tariff Number
    PI-02
    127
    Reference Identification
    Required
    Min 1Max 30

    Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    PI-03
    436
    Primary Publication Authority Code
    Optional

    Code indicating type of external reference

    OP
    Other Publication
    TP
    Tariff Publication
    PI-04
    930
    Regulatory Agency Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 5

    Code relating to the regulatory agency governing the price reference

    Usage notes

    Code relating to the governing agency in effect for the move.

    PI-05
    168
    Tariff Agency Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Code defining the tariff bureau or tariff publishing agent that governs the rates applied to this shipment

    Usage notes

    BNSF. The SCAC of the railroad who issued the price authority.

    PI-06
    965
    Issuing Carrier Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Identification assigned by issuing carrier

    Usage notes

    Identifying element used by the price authority issuer in conjunction with the authority number to help identify the primary price authority (makes the number unique within a carrier). Some examples may be QT123456 or
    BNQ12345. QT and BNQ are the unique prefix that distinguishes this price authority.

    PI-07
    660
    Contract Suffix
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Used to identify a type of contract

    • PI07 is the price authority suffix for the contract.
    PI-08
    169
    Tariff Item Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 16

    Number assigned in the tariff to specific rate or group of rates that applies to one or more items in the shipment

    • PI08 is the price authority item number.
    Usage notes

    Number assigned in the tariff to specify a rate or group of rates that apply to one or more items in the shipment.

    PI-09
    173
    Tariff Supplement Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate used

    • PI09 is the price authority supplement.
    Usage notes

    Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate.

    PI-10
    172
    Tariff Section
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Number used as an extension of the basic tariff number to identify the rates published within specific sections of the tariff

    • PI10 is the price authority section number.
    Usage notes

    Number used as an extension of the basic tariff number to identify the rates published within specific sections of the tariff.

    PI-11
    660
    Contract Suffix
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Used to identify a type of contract

    • PI11 is the price authority suffix for tariff.
    PI-12
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • PI12 is the effective date.
    PI-13
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • PI13 is the expiration date.
    PI-14
    629
    Alternation Precedence Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    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

    PI-15
    629
    Alternation Precedence Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    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

    L3
    540

    Total Weight and Charges

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items

    Usage notes

    Used for total charges, advances, and prepaid only.

    Example: L3***102000102000

    Example
    L3-05
    58
    Charge
    Optional
    Min 1Max 12

    For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    • L305 is the total charges.
    Usage notes

    Total charges. Two decimal points implied.

    L3-06
    191
    Advances
    Optional
    Min 1Max 9

    Incidental charges occurring during transportation which are not generally considered to be freight charges (examples - stop charges, diversion and reconsignment, icing) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    L3-07
    117
    Prepaid Amount
    Optional
    Min 1Max 9

    Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

    SE
    570

    Transaction Set Trailer

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)

    Example
    SE-01
    96
    Number of Included Segments
    Required
    Min 1Max 10

    Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

    SE-02
    329
    Transaction Set Control Number
    Required
    Min 4Max 9

    Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

    Functional Group Trailer

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information

    Example
    GE-01
    97
    Number of Transaction Sets Included
    Required
    Min 1Max 6

    Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

    GE-02
    28
    Group Control Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    Interchange Control Trailer

    RequiredMax use 1

    To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

    Example
    IEA-01
    I16
    Number of Included Functional Groups
    Required
    Min 1Max 5

    A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

    IEA-02
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    EDI Samples

    Carload

    ST*410*464800001
    B3B*18064947*PP*19991005*102000*19991020*BNSF*R*558760***USD
    N9*BM*558760**19991001
    N7*NW*178483*100129*N*65100******RR*****A******C113
    N8*382408*19991001
    F9*92007*ST LOUIS*MO*****567500
    D9*92239*SPRINGFIELD*MO*****576550
    N1*SH*SHIPPER NAME
    N4*ST LOUIS*MO
    N1*CN*CONSIGNEE NAME
    N4*SPRINGFIELD*MO
    R2*BNSF*S****R
    LX*1
    L5*1*WHEAT GRAIN MILL FEED, OTHER THAN PELLETIZED, VI*2041290*T
    L5*1*WHT MIDS GRM W
    L0*1***100129*N*1*R*1*CLD
    L1*1*1000*PC*100000**100000**************USD
    PI*TS*0000004022***BNSF*BNSF**0000052360
    L3*****102000**102000
    SE*20*464800001

    Intermodal

    ST*410*135683
    B3B*18071803*PP*19991005*130000*19991020*BNSF*R*2950000***USD
    N9*BM*2950000**19990929
    N7*TRIU*564954*10224*N*7500**********4000*A****102
    N8*435527*19990929
    F9*93732*BIRMINGHAM*AL*****472600
    D9*16002*SOUTH SEATTLE*WA*****845203
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER
    N4*BIRMINGHAM*AL
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL CONSIGNEE
    N4*SEATTLE*WA
    N1*PF*INTERMODAL FREIGHT PAYOR
    N3*123 STREET
    N4*MEMPHIS*TN*381209401
    LX*1
    L5*1*FURNITURE, NEC, METALLIC OR WOODEN*2519990*T
    L5*1*FURNITURE, NEC
    L0*1***10224*N*1*T*64*CTN
    L1*1*1300*PA*130000**130000**************USD
    PI*PR*9999999999***MDZZ*QTISO**0000000000
    L3*****130000**130000
    SE*22*135683

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