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X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Rail Carrier Shipment Information Transaction Set (404) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to transmit rail-carrier-specific bill of lading information to a railroad. It is the initial tender of a shipment between a consignor and a rail carrier and can be used as notification of equipment release and/or a legal bill of lading.

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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
    ZC1
    020
    Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change
    Max use 1
    Optional
    BX
    030
    General Shipment Information
    Max use 1
    Required
    BNX
    040
    Rail Shipment Information
    Max use 1
    Optional
    M3
    050
    Release
    Max use 1
    Required
    N9
    060
    Reference Identification
    Max use 30
    Required
    CM
    070
    Cargo Manifest
    Max use 2
    Optional
    DTM
    090
    Certification
    Max use 5
    Optional
    DTM
    090
    Converted to Electronic Date
    Max use 5
    Optional
    DTM
    090
    Delivery Requested
    Max use 5
    Optional
    N7 Loop
    N7
    100
    Equipment Details
    Max use 1
    Required
    VC Loop
    M7
    130
    Seal Numbers
    Max use 5
    Optional
    IC
    150
    Intermodal Chassis Equipment
    Max use 1
    Optional
    M12
    170
    In-bond Identifying Information
    Max use 2
    Optional
    F9
    190
    Origin Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    D9
    200
    Destination Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    R2
    460
    Route Information
    Max use 13
    Required
    H3
    520
    Special Handling Instructions
    Max use 20
    Optional
    PS
    530
    Protective Service Instructions
    Max use 5
    Optional
    L3
    660
    Total Weight and Charges
    Max use 1
    Optional
    LS
    670
    Loop Header
    Max use 1
    Optional
    LE
    760
    Loop Trailer
    Max use 1
    Optional
    PER
    770
    Administrative Communications Contact
    Max use 5
    Optional
    LH2
    780
    Hazardous Classification Information
    Max use 6
    Optional
    LHR
    790
    Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers
    Max use 1
    Optional
    LH6
    800
    Hazardous Certification
    Max use 5
    Optional
    XH
    810
    Pro Forma - B13 Information
    Max use 1
    Optional
    X7
    820
    Customs Information
    Max use 10
    Optional
    SE
    840
    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

    SR
    Rail Carrier Shipment Information (404, 419)
    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).
    404
    Rail Carrier Shipment Information
    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

    ZC1
    020

    Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change

    OptionalMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    BNSF's systems uses equipment initial and number as the key to find a match within 4 days of its original receipt. Other matching keys are bill of lading number and origin/destination. If an origin point is attempted to be corrected, customer must supply the above information, including the waybill number and date (ZC104 and ZC105).

    Corrections are automatically applied on intermodal shipments if it's received prior to equipment ramping or assignment. Corrections to carload shipments are handled on a manual basis. The corrected bill comes in, creates a voided transaction, and sends a printed copy to Customer Waybill Center for reviewal.

    Each correction will create an interline 417 to include the ZC1 segment and BNSF forwards on to interline carriers if applicable and/or as long as BNSF still has responsibility of the car.

    Example: ZC143002007ABCD12345612210919981231AIBNSFR

    Example
    ZC1-01
    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)

    ZC1-02
    206
    Equipment Initial
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

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

    • For any rail shipment, ZC102 is required.
    ZC1-03
    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)

    Usage notes

    BNSF uses first 6 characters of the equipment number. If a 7th digit is present, it is assumed to be an intermodal check digit.

    ZC1-04
    244
    Transaction Reference Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 15

    Sender's assigned number for referenced transaction set

    ZC1-05
    243
    Transaction Reference Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date of referenced transaction set expressed in format CCYYMMDD

    ZC1-06
    202
    Correction Indicator
    Required

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

    AI
    Supply Additional Information
    CO
    Correction
    ZC1-07
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    Usage notes

    BNSF

    ZC1-08
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    • If ZC108 is "R" (Rail), then ZC102 is required.
    R
    Rail
    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)
    BX
    030

    General Shipment Information

    RequiredMax use 1

    To transmit identification numbers and other basic shipment data

    • BX05 contains the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of the original roadhaul carrier receiving the shipment.
    Usage notes

    Example: BX00RPP**BNSFL**S

    Example
    BX-01
    353
    Transaction Set Purpose Code
    Required

    Code identifying purpose of transaction set

    00
    Original
    04
    Change

    If this is a change / correction, use in conjunction with ZC1 segment.

    BX-02
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    R
    Rail
    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)
    BX-03
    146
    Shipment Method of Payment
    Required

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

    CC
    Collect
    CM
    Company Material

    If company material, use CM and also reflect H in the BX07 listed below.

    NR
    Non Revenue
    PP
    Prepaid (by Seller)
    BX-04
    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)

    BX-05
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    Usage notes

    BNSF

    BX-06
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    S
    Short Ton
    BX-07
    147
    Shipment Qualifier
    Optional

    Code defining relationship of this shipment with respect to other shipments given to the carrier at the same time

    B
    Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment
    E
    Empty Equipment Billing (Non-Revenue)
    H
    Company Business (Non-revenue)
    BX-08
    226
    Section Seven Code
    Optional

    Code indicating applicability of section seven option (if not transmitted assume not in effect)

    N
    Not in Effect
    S
    In Effect
    BX-09
    195
    Capacity Load Code
    Optional

    Code specifying type of capacity load

    C
    Full Cubic Capacity
    F
    Full Capacity
    G
    Gallonage Capacity
    M
    Marked Capacity
    V
    Full Visible Capacity
    BX-11
    501
    Customs Documentation Handling Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code defining method of handling for documentation

    Usage notes

    If BX11 = 14, 24, or 34; then X1 segment is required for Canadian origins only.

    BX-12
    199
    Confidential Billing Request Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code used by the shipper to request that the carrier inhibit origin identification information from the invoice transaction sets and/or rate and charges from waybill documents and transaction sets when shipment moves under confidential contract rates

    BX-13
    714
    Goods and Services Tax Reason Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code required to identify the reason for a 0% rated goods and services tax

    BNX
    040

    Rail Shipment Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    To transmit rail-specific shipment data

    Usage notes

    If customer intends for the railroad to weigh the shipment, the BX01 should reflect R, and the N704 (weight qualifier) should reflect E (estimate).

    BNSF application systems converts the BX01 value to a two character equivalent shown below:

    A agreement weights convert to PW
    D destination weights convert to DW
    R railroad scale weights convert to EW
    S shipper scale weights convert to SW
    T tariff weights convert to TW
    N no weight required converts to CW
    M manifest weight converts to SW
    O official weight converts to WA
    U mutually defined weight converts to CW

    Example: BNX*A**S

    Example
    BNX-01
    460
    Shipment Weight Code
    Optional

    Code indicating the way by which weights are obtained for a particular shipment

    A
    Shipper's Weight Agreement
    D
    Destination Weight Agreement
    M
    Manifest Weight
    N
    No Wt. Req., Ship. Moving on Contract or per car rate
    O
    Official Weight
    R
    Carrier Scale Weight

    RR to weight the shipment.

    S
    Shipper Certified Scale Weights
    T
    Tariff Authorized Weight
    U
    Mutually Defined Weight
    BNX-02
    129
    Referenced Pattern Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 13

    Identification of a repetitive pattern that is to be used as a basis for creating a shipment record or a new pattern; or identification of a pattern requiring change or deletion

    BNX-03
    11
    Billing Code
    Optional

    Code indicating type of Bill

    M
    Multiple Shipment Billing
    S
    Loaded Revenue Bill
    U
    Unit Train Billing
    BNX-04
    223
    Repetitive Pattern Number
    Optional
    Min 5Max 5

    RWC number composed of a four-digit number with a fifth digit being a modulus 10 check digit

    M3
    050

    Release

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate that the equipment is or is not to be released

    Usage notes

    BNSF uses its own applications to perform equipment release. This segment is for billing purposes only - it will not create an auto release of equipment based on time and date reflected within this segment.

    Example: M3B199812311*1300

    Example
    At least one of Date (M3-02) or Time (M3-03) is required
    If Time Code (M3-04) is present, then Time (M3-03) is required
    M3-01
    132
    Release Code
    Required

    Code signifying whether or not the shipment information transaction set includes instructions for pick-up and movement of the shipment; (This code provides a means for the shipper to transmit billing data along with the movement instructions, transmit billing data ahead of the movement instructions, or follow movement instructions with complete billing data at a later date)

    • If M301 contains code value "S" or "R", then M302 is the date of release. If M301 contains code value "U", then M302 is the estimated date of release.
    B
    Not Released - Billing Data Only
    M3-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    M3-03
    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

    M3-04
    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

    • M304 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
    N9
    060

    Reference Identification

    RequiredMax use 30

    To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    Usage notes

    Example: N9BMEDIC0001*199812311300

    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

    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
    RP
    Repetitive Pattern Code
    SN
    Seal Number

    Also reflected in M7.

    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
    070

    Cargo Manifest

    OptionalMax use 2

    To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments

    Usage notes

    Example: CM110DBALTIMORE19981231BOOKING1234BNSF***VESSEL

    Example
    If Date (CM-04) is present, then Port or Terminal Function Code (CM-02) is required
    CM-01
    55
    Flight/Voyage Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 10

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

    CM-02
    115
    Port or Terminal Function Code
    Optional

    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.
    D
    Port of Discharge (Operational)
    I
    Interim Point (Operational)
    L
    Port of Loading (Operational)
    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.
    Usage notes

    Current carrier.

    CM-07
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • CM07 contains the previous carrier code.
    Usage notes

    Previous carrier.

    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.
    DTM
    090

    Certification

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    Example
    Variants (all may be used)
    DTMConverted to Electronic DateDTMDelivery Requested
    If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
    DTM-01
    374
    Date/Time Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

    458
    Certification

    Intermodal Safe Container Act certification date as provided by shipper (required for Safe Container Act compliance - see appendix 2).

    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    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)

    DTM-04
    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

    AT
    Alaska Time
    CT
    Central Time
    ET
    Eastern Time
    LT
    Local Time
    MT
    Mountain Time
    NT
    Newfoundland Time
    PT
    Pacific Time
    TT
    Atlantic Time
    DTM
    090

    Converted to Electronic Date

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    Example
    Variants (all may be used)
    DTMCertificationDTMDelivery Requested
    If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
    DTM-01
    374
    Date/Time Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

    ICF
    Converted to Electronic Date

    Intermodal Safe Container Act certification, date when information was converted to EDI (see appendix 2).

    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    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)

    DTM-04
    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

    AT
    Alaska Time
    CT
    Central Time
    ET
    Eastern Time
    LT
    Local Time
    MT
    Mountain Time
    NT
    Newfoundland Time
    PT
    Pacific Time
    TT
    Atlantic Time
    DTM
    090

    Delivery Requested

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    Usage notes

    Example: DTM002199812311200CT

    Example
    If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
    DTM-01
    374
    Date/Time Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

    002
    Delivery Requested
    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    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)

    DTM-04
    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

    AT
    Alaska Time
    CT
    Central Time
    ET
    Eastern Time
    LT
    Local Time
    MT
    Mountain Time
    NT
    Newfoundland Time
    PT
    Pacific Time
    TT
    Atlantic Time
    N7 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N7
    100

    Equipment Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the equipment

    Usage notes

    If equipment information regarding weight, length, and ownership is not provided, BNSF refers to the UMLER equipment register to determine the above. If equipment is not registered there, it uses internal reference files based on past shipments on BNSF. If not found there, billing information will suspend for manual verification.

    Example: N7BN12345624000N*******RR

    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)

    Usage notes

    First 6 digits are used to determine rail equipment numbers. If a 7th digit is present, it is assume to be an intermodal check digit. For numbers with less than 6 digits, leading zeros are accepted but not required.

    N7-03
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    Usage notes

    This should be the numeric value of the weight of this equipment. Weight may be provided here or in the L0 segment. Scale weights should be provided in this segment. For intermodal, the actual net weight or the certified weight should be passed here. For intermodal shipments greater than 29,000 pounds, see Safe Container Act compliance rules in Appendix 2.

    N7-04
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional

    Code defining the type of weight

    CE
    Certified Weight of Cargo
    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. Gross weight indicates weight of the equipment plus commodity. If this data element is supplied with a weight qualifier above (N704) of G (gross), BNSF applications will subtract this value from the weight supplied in the N703 and convert the weight to a net value for the total shipment.

    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.)

    Usage notes

    Weight of material used to protect lading.

    N7-10
    102
    Ownership Code
    Optional

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

    N
    Not Customer Owned or Leased
    R
    Seller Owned, Returnable
    S
    Customer Owned or Leased
    T
    Trip Leased
    N7-11
    40
    Equipment Description Code
    Optional

    Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

    CC
    Container resting on a Chassis
    CH
    Chassis
    CN
    Container
    GS
    Generator Set
    ID
    Idler Car
    RR
    Rail Car
    RT
    Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)
    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.
    Usage notes

    BNSF

    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 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    VC
    110

    Motor Vehicle Control

    RequiredMax use 1

    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
    Min 1Max 1

    Vehicle Type Code for freight rate and claims purposes

    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

    N1 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N1
    112

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C5
    Customer Identification File
    FI
    Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number

    Tax number of bond holder (used for auto import shipments from Canada).

    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
    114

    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
    116

    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

    M7
    130

    Seal Numbers

    OptionalMax use 5

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

    Usage notes

    Example: M7*SEAL1233456

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

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    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

    IC
    150

    Intermodal Chassis Equipment

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights, and ownership

    Usage notes

    Example: ICABCD1234565000MXXXX2800XXXXDF

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

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

    IC-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)

    IC-03
    167
    Tare Weight
    Optional
    Min 3Max 8

    Weight of the equipment

    IC-04
    571
    Tare Qualifier Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of tare

    A
    Actual
    M
    Marked
    IC-05
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • IC05 is the chassis owner.
    IC-06
    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

    Length of equipment indicating feet and inches (displayed as FFII).

    IC-07
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • IC07 is the equipment lessee.
    IC-08
    845
    Chassis Type
    Optional

    Code identifying type of chassis

    8P
    Eight Pin Combo
    DF
    Drop Frame
    FB
    Flush Back
    GN
    Gooseneck
    SF
    Straight Frame
    SL
    Slider
    TX
    Tri-axle
    M12
    170

    In-bond Identifying Information

    OptionalMax use 2

    To transmit in-bond information

    Usage notes

    This segment is mandatory for all rail in-bond shipments. M1206 contains the conventional in-bond number. If this number is unknown, pass UNKNOWN here.

    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
    If either Transportation Method/Type Code (M12-10) or Vessel Name (M12-11) 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

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    Usage notes

    If no bond ownership is provided, BNSF assumes shipper owned bond.

    BI
    Bonded Carrier Internal Revenue Service Identification Number
    S4
    Shippers Bond Number
    XC
    Cargo Control Number

    Canadian bond.

    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

    Usage notes

    Contains the IRS number of the bond holder identified in the M1208.

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

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    M12-11
    182
    Vessel Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 28

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

    E1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    E1
    171

    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the party receiving the empty car

    Usage notes

    Example: E1C51234567890

    Example
    If either Identification Code Qualifier (E1-02) or Identification Code (E1-03) is present, then the other is required
    E1-01
    459
    Name (30 Character Format)
    Required
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form organization name or official title as it should appear for mailing address

    E1-02
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C5
    Customer Identification File
    E1-03
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 80

    Code identifying a party or other code

    E4
    172

    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of named party receiving the empty car

    Usage notes

    Example: E4DALLASTX*75755

    Example
    E4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    E4-02
    156
    State or Province Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

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

    E4-03
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 15

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

    E4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    E5
    173

    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route

    OptionalMax use 13

    To specify the routing of the empty car

    Usage notes

    Example: E5UPI

    Example
    E5-01
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    E5-02
    133
    Routing Sequence Code
    Required

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

    A
    Origin Carrier, Agent's Routing (Rail)
    D
    DELY (Delivery Switch Carrier)
    I
    Origin Switch Carrier
    S
    Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
    V
    Intermediate Switch Carrier
    E5-03
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    E5-04
    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

    REF Mutually Defined
    OptionalMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    REFOcean Bill of LadingREFPermit Number
    REF
    177

    Reference Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify identifying information

    Usage notes

    There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.

    Example
    REF-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    ZZ
    Mutually Defined
    REF-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

    Usage notes

    Any value in this field beginning with COT will be used as the BNSF COTS program reference number.

    N1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    179

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C5
    Customer Identification File
    FI
    Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
    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.
    N3
    180

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    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
    182

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Usage notes

    Example: N4DALLASTX*77075

    Example
    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

    REF Ocean Bill of Lading
    OptionalMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    REFMutually DefinedREFPermit Number
    REF
    177

    Reference Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify identifying information

    Usage notes

    There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.

    Example
    REF-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    OB
    Ocean Bill of Lading
    REF-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

    Usage notes

    Any value in this field beginning with COT will be used as the BNSF COTS program reference number.

    N1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    179

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C5
    Customer Identification File
    FI
    Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
    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.
    N3
    180

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    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
    182

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Usage notes

    Example: N4DALLASTX*77075

    Example
    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

    REF Permit Number
    OptionalMax >1
    REF
    177

    Reference Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify identifying information

    Usage notes

    There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.

    Example: REFPN1234567890

    Example
    REF-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    PN
    Permit Number
    REF-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

    Usage notes

    Any value in this field beginning with COT will be used as the BNSF COTS program reference number.

    N1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    179

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C5
    Customer Identification File
    FI
    Federal Taxpayer's Identification Number
    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.
    N3
    180

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    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
    182

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Usage notes

    Example: N4DALLASTX*77075

    Example
    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

    F9
    190

    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

    F9-05
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

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

    • F905 is the freight station accounting code of the origin junction settlement carrier.
    • F905 is the freight station accounting code of the city named in F906.
    F9-06
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    F9-07
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    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
    200

    Destination Station

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the rail destination of the shipment

    Usage notes

    Example: D9*CHICAGOIL

    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

    D9-05
    573
    Freight Station Accounting Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

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

    • D905 is the freight station accounting code of the destination junction settlement carrier.
    • D905 is the freight station accounting code of the city name in D906.
    D9-06
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    D9-07
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    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
    210

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    At least two are required to indicate the Shipper and Consignee.

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    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
    220

    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
    230

    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

    PER
    240

    Administrative Communications Contact

    OptionalMax use 2

    To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

    Usage notes

    Example: PERNT**TE111-222-3333

    Example
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
    PER-01
    366
    Contact Function Code
    Required

    Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

    NT
    Notification Contact
    PER-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    PER-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-05
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    PER-06
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-07
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    PER-08
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-09
    443
    Contact Inquiry Reference
    Optional
    Min 1Max 20

    Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

    S1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    S1
    430

    Stop-off Name

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify a stop-off party

    Usage notes

    Example: S11PACKERS WAREHOUSE**BNSFP

    Example
    If either Identification Code Qualifier (S1-03) or Identification Code (S1-04) is present, then the other is required
    S1-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 3

    Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

    Usage notes

    Stop sequence number (in order of accomplishment).

    S1-02
    459
    Name (30 Character Format)
    Required
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form organization name or official title as it should appear for mailing address

    S1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    S1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 80

    Code identifying a party or other code

    S1-05
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    • S105 will contain the railroad initial responsible for this stop.
    Usage notes

    BNSF

    S1-06
    190
    Accomplish Code
    Required
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating the status of a specified stop

    S2
    440

    Stop-off Address

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify the address of the stop-off party

    Usage notes

    Example: S211234 THIRD STREET

    Example
    S2-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 3

    Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

    • S201 contains the same stop sequence number used on a corresponding S1 Segment.
    Usage notes

    Stop sequence number (in order of accomplishment). This should match the associated S1 segment sequence number.

    S2-02
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    S2-03
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    Usage notes

    Additional delivery information.

    S9
    448

    Stop-off Station

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify location details for a stop-off

    Usage notes

    BNSF will weigh equipment at the first available scale.

    Example: S91**BILLINGSMT**PU

    Example
    If either Location Qualifier (S9-07) or Location Identifier (S9-08) is present, then the other is required
    S9-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Min 1Max 3

    Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

    • S901 contains the same number used on a corresponding S1 Segment.
    Usage notes

    Stop sequence number (in order of accomplishment). This should match the associated S1 segment sequence number.

    S9-02
    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

    S9-03
    19
    City Name
    Required
    Min 2Max 19

    Free-form text for city name

    Usage notes

    Rail station where stop will occur.

    S9-04
    156
    State or Province Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 2

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

    Usage notes

    State or province of rail station.

    S9-05
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    S9-06
    163
    Stop Reason Code
    Required

    Code specifying the reason for the stop

    BO
    Bad Order
    CI
    Stop for Customs Inspection
    CN
    Clean-steam or Conditioning or Stop for Lading Consolidation
    CR
    Hold for Clearance
    DC
    Diversion or Reconsignment Party Responsible
    DR
    Deramp and Ramp for Subsequent Loading
    DS
    Deliver on Order of Shipper
    FC
    Flip Chassis
    FD
    Comments for Final Destination
    FL
    Finish Loading
    GA
    Galvanizing
    GI
    Stop for Grain Inspection
    HP
    Heat Prior to Loading
    HT
    Heat the Shipment
    IC
    Ice
    IN
    Inspection
    PI
    Ice Prior to Loading
    PL
    Part Load

    Part or complete.

    PU
    Part Unload

    Part or complete.

    TD
    Transloaded Lading Destination
    TF
    Lading Transfer Accomplished
    TL
    Transload
    TO
    Transloading Off Line
    WE
    Weigh This Car When Made Empty
    WG
    Weigh
    WO
    Weigh to Check Overload
    S9-07
    309
    Location Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code identifying type of location

    S9-08
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code which identifies a specific location

    N1
    449

    Name

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Usage notes

    Example: N1SHACME COMPANY

    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)

    Converted to RU by BNSF application.

    AD
    Party to be advised (Written orders)
    AO
    Account Of
    AP
    Account of (Origin Party)
    AQ
    Account of (Destination Party)
    BN
    Beneficial Owner

    Converted to BO by BNSF application.

    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1

    Converted to CO by BNSF application.

    CB
    Customs Broker
    CD
    Consignee (To Receive Mail and Small Parcels)

    Converted to DO by BNSF application.

    CN
    Consignee

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

    CV
    Converter

    Converting Party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    LP
    Loading Party

    Converted to LD by BNSF application.

    N1
    Notify Party no. 1

    Converted to NO by BNSF application.

    N2
    Notify Party no. 2

    Converted to RE by BNSF application.

    NC
    Cross-Town Switch

    Highway.

    NP
    Notify Party for Shipper's Order
    OO
    Order Of (Shippers Orders) - (Transportation)

    Converted to SO by BNSF application.

    PF
    Party to Receive Freight Bill

    Converted to TP by BNSF application.

    PU
    Party at Pick-up Location
    PV
    Party performing certification

    Certifying party for Intermodal Safe Container Act compliance (see Appendix 2).

    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

    Converted to PP by BNSF application.

    SH
    Shipper
    SU
    Supplier/Manufacturer
    TT
    Transfer To
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee

    Converted to FD in BNSF application.

    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
    451

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    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
    452

    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

    PER
    453

    Administrative Communications Contact

    OptionalMax use 1

    To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

    Usage notes

    Example: PERNT**TE111-222-3333

    Example
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
    PER-01
    366
    Contact Function Code
    Required

    Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

    NT
    Notification Contact
    PER-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    PER-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-05
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    PER-06
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-07
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    PER-08
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    Usage notes

    BNSF supports min/max of 01/10

    PER-09
    443
    Contact Inquiry Reference
    Optional
    Min 1Max 20

    Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

    R2
    460

    Route Information

    RequiredMax use 13

    To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

    Usage notes

    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 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

    R2-05
    177
    Intermodal Service Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the Intermodal Service Plan

    15
    Motor carrier, ramp to ramp.
    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

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    R
    Rail
    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)
    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)

    Usage notes

    Cannot have second intermediate switch without first intermediate switch.

    H3
    520

    Special Handling Instructions

    OptionalMax use 20

    To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

    Usage notes

    Example: H3*UN

    Example
    H3-01
    152
    Special Handling Code
    Optional

    Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

    AV
    Annual Volume
    BN
    If Bad Ordered Notify Shipper
    CI
    Customs Inspection
    CY
    Certification that this Shipment is for Recycling as Defined in Applicable Tariffs Containing Such Provisions
    DS
    Delivery Only on Surrender of Written Order
    DU
    Do Not Uncouple
    ER
    Return Empty Via Reverse Route
    FC
    Moving Under "For Furtherance Instructions" and May Be Delivered
    GI
    Grain Inspection
    HE
    Head End Car
    HV
    High Value Load
    HW
    High Wide Load
    IB
    In-bond

    If no ownership indicated in M12 segment, bond assumed to be held by shipper.

    IS
    Surveillance Service

    For military shipments.

    LC
    Car Trip Leased to Consignee
    LF
    Loaded to Full Visible Capacity
    LS
    Local Service Only
    NH
    Do Not Hump
    NT
    Do Not Transfer Contents
    OO
    Shippers Orders
    PD
    Privately Controlled Private Equipment Subject to Demurrage
    PU
    Cryogenic Shipment

    Does not require temperature further information in the PS segment.

    RR
    Rear Rider
    UN
    Unload as Placarded
    WI
    Waive Inspection
    PS
    530

    Protective Service Instructions

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions

    Usage notes

    Data Element 746 - Rules - will be reflected in BNSF applications on the special comments. Movement 1 profile within BNSF application systems.

    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

    Usage notes

    If unknown use 800 for Intermodal or 705 for Carload Frozen or 710 for Carload Non-frozen.

    226
    Stop for icing.
    240
    Initially iced by shipper- Do not reice.
    242
    Top Iced by shipper at origin.
    245
    Precooled and preiced by shipper- Do not reice.
    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.
    Usage notes

    If PS03 present, then PS04 is required.

    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. If PS04 present, then PS03 is required.

    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
    540

    Assigned Number

    RequiredMax use 1

    To reference a line number in a transaction set

    Usage notes

    Example: LX*1000

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

    Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

    L5
    550

    Description, Marks and Numbers

    RequiredMax use 15

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

    Usage notes

    The L504 indicates loaded vs empty status. BNSF uses the BX07 as the element to determine load versus empty shipment.

    If the L503 begins with a 49 series STCC number, then supporting LH segments become necessary.

    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

    Usage notes

    L is used when billing private empty equipment. Use in conjunction with an E in the BX07.

    L
    Last Contained Contents STCC
    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
    OptionalMax >1
    L0
    570

    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

    BNSF relies on the weight in the N7 to determine the weight of the shipment. If no N7 weight is used, BNSF uses the weight in the L0 and assumes net weight.

    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

    AMM
    Ammo Pack
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BDL
    Bundle
    BEM
    Beam
    BIC
    Bing Chest
    BIN
    Bin
    BKG
    Bulk Bag
    BLK
    Bulk
    BOB
    Bobbin
    BOT
    Bottle
    BOX
    Box
    BRG
    Barge
    BSK
    Basket or hamper
    BXI
    Box, with inner container
    BXT
    Bucket
    CAB
    Cabinet
    CAG
    Cage
    CAN
    Can
    CAR
    Carrier
    CAS
    Case
    CBC
    Containers of Bulk Cargo
    CBY
    Carboy
    CCS
    Can Case
    CHE
    Cheeses
    CHS
    Chest
    CLD
    Car Load, Rail
    CNA
    Household Goods Containers, Wood
    CNB
    Container, MAC-ISO (Military Airlift Container - International Standards Organization) Light Weight 8x8x20 Foot Air
    CNC
    Container, Navy Cargo Transporter
    CND
    Container, Commercial Highway Lift
    CNE
    Engine Container
    CNF
    Multiwall Container Secured to Warehouse Pallet
    CNT
    Container
    CNX
    CONEX - Container Express
    CON
    Cones
    COR
    Core
    CRD
    Cradle
    CRT
    Crate
    CTN
    Carton
    CUB
    Cube
    CYL
    Cylinder
    DBK
    Dry Bulk
    DRK
    Double-length Rack
    DRM
    Drum
    DSK
    Double-length Skid
    DTB
    Double-length Tote Bin
    DUF
    Duffle Bag
    ENV
    Envelope
    FIR
    Firkin
    FLO
    Flo-bin
    FLX
    Liner Bag Liquid
    FRM
    Frame
    FSK
    Flask
    FWR
    Forward Reel
    GOH
    Garments on Hangers
    HED
    Heads of Beef
    HGH
    Hogshead
    HPR
    Hamper
    HPT
    Hopper Truck
    HRB
    On Hanger or Rack in Boxes
    HRK
    Half-standard Rack
    HTB
    Half-Standard Tote Bin
    JAR
    Jar
    JUG
    Jug
    KEG
    Keg
    KIT
    Kit
    KRK
    Knockdown Rack
    KTB
    Knockdown Tote Bin
    LBK
    Liquid Bulk
    LIF
    Lifts
    LOG
    Log
    LSE
    Loose
    LUG
    Lug
    LVN
    Lift Van
    MLV
    MILVAN - Military Van
    MRP
    Multi-Roll Pack
    MSV
    MSCVAN - Military Sealift Command Van
    MXD
    Mixed Type Pack
    NOL
    Noil
    OVW
    Overwrap
    PAL
    Pail
    PCK
    Packed - not otherwise specified
    PCS
    Pieces
    PIR
    Pims
    PKG
    Package
    PLF
    Platform
    PLN
    Pipeline
    PLT
    Pallet
    POV
    Private Vehicle
    PRK
    Pipe Rack
    QTR
    Quarter of Beef
    RAL
    Rail (Semiconductor)
    RCK
    Rack
    REL
    Reel
    ROL
    Roll
    RVR
    Reverse Reel
    SAK
    Sack
    SBC
    Liner Bag Dry
    SCS
    Suitcase
    SHK
    Shook
    SHT
    Sheet
    SID
    Side of Beef
    SKD
    Skid
    SKE
    Skid, elevating or lift truck
    SLP
    Slip Sheet
    SLV
    Sleeve
    SPI
    Spin Cylinders
    SPL
    Spool
    SVN
    SEAVAN - Sea Van
    TBE
    Tube
    TBN
    Tote Bin
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TKT
    Tank Truck
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container Load (Rail)
    TNK
    Tank
    TRC
    Tierce
    TRI
    Triwall Box
    TRK
    Trunk and Chest
    TRU
    Truck
    TRY
    Tray
    TSS
    Trunk, Salesmen Sample
    TTC
    Tote Can
    TUB
    Tub
    UNP
    Unpacked
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicles
    VPK
    Van Pack
    WHE
    On Own Wheel
    WLC
    Wheeled Carrier
    WRP
    Wrapped
    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
    580

    Rate and Charges

    OptionalMax use 10

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

    Usage notes

    Example: L114500*PC

    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 number 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.

    L1-03
    122
    Rate/Value Qualifier
    Optional

    Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

    GT
    Per Gross Ton
    PA
    Per Container
    PC
    Per Car
    PH
    Per Hundred (of Basic Unit)
    PM
    Per Mile
    PP
    Per Piece
    PT
    Per Net Ton
    PV
    Per Vehicle
    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

    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

    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

    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
    Min 3Max 3

    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.
    L1-21
    610
    Amount
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Monetary amount

    • L121 is the origin rated as charge amount.
    PI
    590

    Price Authority Identification

    OptionalMax use 30

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

    Usage notes

    Example: PICT123456**BNSFQT

    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
    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 QT12345 or
    BNQ12345. QT and BNQ is 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
    660

    Total Weight and Charges

    OptionalMax 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

    Example: L3***10001000

    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.
    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

    LS
    670

    Loop Header

    OptionalMax use 1

    To indicate that the next segment begins a loop

    Example
    LS-01
    447
    Loop Identifier Code
    Required
    Min 1Max 6

    The loop ID number given on the transaction set diagram is the value for this data element in segments LS and LE

    LH1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    LH1
    680

    Hazardous Identification Information

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

    Usage notes

    Hazardous waste shipments - 48 series STCC code - are supported by 404 EDI bills of lading; however, must be followed up with a fax manifest of the hazardous waste material. Please discuss with your EDI Implementation Specialist during testing.

    Example: LH1BX10UN1830**4930040LB25**II

    Example
    LH1-01
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Required

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

    • LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and nonbulk movements.
    Usage notes

    Packaging type. This is not a complete listing of data element 355 - just those supported by BNSF.

    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
    BA
    Bale
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BC
    Bucket
    BD
    Bundle
    BDL
    Bundle
    BE
    Beam
    BEM
    Beam
    BG
    Bag
    BIN
    Bin
    BLK
    Bulk
    BN
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Carload (Rail)
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coil
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Cubic Meter
    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 Gallons
    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
    Package
    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
    Thousand
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container
    TN
    Net Ton (2,000 LB).
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicle
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheels
    Z3
    Cask
    LH1-02
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    LH1-03
    277
    UN/NA Identification Code
    Optional
    Min 6Max 6

    Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulations; UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America

    LH1-04
    200
    Hazardous Materials Page
    Optional
    Min 1Max 6

    The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials

    LH1-05
    22
    Commodity Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 7

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    LH1-06
    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

    • LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for nonbulk shipments only.
    Usage notes

    Packaging type. This is not a complete listing of data element 355 - just those supported by BNSF.

    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
    BA
    Bale
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BC
    Bucket
    BD
    Bundle
    BDL
    Bundle
    BE
    Beam
    BEM
    Beam
    BG
    Bag
    BIN
    Bin
    BLK
    Bulk
    BN
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Carload (Rail)
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coik
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Cubic Meter
    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 Gallons
    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
    Package
    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
    Thousand
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container
    TN
    Net Ton (2,000 LB).
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicle
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheels
    Z3
    Cask
    LH1-07
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    Usage notes

    Weight of hazardous commodity.

    LH1-08
    595
    Compartment ID Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car

    Usage notes

    Car compartment number from brake end. Transmit for compartmented cars only.

    LH1-09
    665
    Residue Indicator Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating that the material being described is that which remains in a packaging (including a tank car) after it has been unloaded

    • In LH109, a value of "R" or "P" requires that the receiver generate the words "residue: last contained" prior to the shipping name in accordance with regulations.
    Usage notes

    Use only in conjunction with E in the BX07.

    LH1-10
    254
    Packing Group Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

    Usage notes

    I, II, III

    LH1-11
    1375
    Interim Hazardous Material Regulatory Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 5

    Identifies the current regulatory version number used for hazardous materials shipments

    LH2
    690

    Hazardous Classification Information

    OptionalMax use 4

    To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

    • If the hazardous endorsement (LH204) is "NONE", then use of LH204 is mandatory.
      However, the receiver must consider it to be blanks when printing a paper document.
    Usage notes

    Example: LH28P****RQ

    Example
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
    LH2-01
    215
    Hazardous Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

    LH2-02
    983
    Hazardous Class Qualifier
    Optional

    Code qualifying hazardous class

    P
    Primary
    S
    Secondary
    LH2-03
    218
    Hazardous Placard Notation
    Optional
    Min 14Max 40

    The placard notation corresponding to the hazard class of the hazardous commodity

    Usage notes

    One hazardous placard required for each commodity.

    LH2-04
    222
    Hazardous Endorsement
    Optional
    Min 4Max 25

    The placard endorsement that is to be shown on the shipping papers for the hazardous commodity

    LH2-05
    759
    Reportable Quantity Code
    Optional

    Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

    RQ
    Reportable Quantity

    If applicable.

    TEC
    Technical or Group Name
    LH2-06
    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

    • LH206 and LH207 indicate the flashpoint temperature.
    Usage notes

    This is not a complete listing of data element 355 - just those supported by BNSF.

    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
    BA
    Bale
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BC
    Bucket
    BD
    Bundle
    BDL
    Bundle
    BE
    Beam
    BEM
    Beam
    BG
    Bag
    BIN
    Bin
    BLK
    Bulk
    BN
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Carload (Rail)
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coil
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Cubic Meter
    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 Gallons
    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
    Package
    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
    Thousand
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container
    TN
    Net Ton (2,000 LB).
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicle
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheels
    Z3
    Cask
    LH2-07
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    Usage notes

    Flash point temperature.

    LH2-08
    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

    • LH208 and LH209 indicate the control temperature.
    Usage notes

    This is not a complete listing of data element 355 - just those supported by BNSF.

    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
    BA
    Bale
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BC
    Bucket
    BD
    Bundle
    BDL
    Bundle
    BE
    Beam
    BEM
    Beam
    BG
    Bag
    BIN
    Bin
    BLK
    Bulk
    BN
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Carload (Rail)
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coil
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Cubic Meter
    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 Gallons
    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
    Package
    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
    Thousand
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container
    TN
    Net Ton (2,000 LB).
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicle
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheels
    Z3
    Cask
    LH2-09
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH2-10
    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

    • LH210 and LH211 indicate the emergency temperature.
    Usage notes

    This is not a complete listing of data element 355 - just those supported by BNSF.

    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
    BA
    Bale
    BAG
    Bag
    BAL
    Bale
    BBL
    Barrel
    BC
    Bucket
    BD
    Bundle
    BDL
    Bundle
    BE
    Beam
    BEM
    Beam
    BG
    Bag
    BIN
    Bin
    BLK
    Bulk
    BN
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    BR
    Barrel
    BS
    Basket
    BU
    Bushel
    BX
    Box
    C4
    Carload
    CA
    Case
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CF
    Cubic Feet
    CH
    Container
    CL
    Cylinder
    CLD
    Carload (Rail)
    CM
    Centimeter
    CN
    Can
    CNT
    Container
    COL
    Coil
    CP
    Crate
    CR
    Cubic Meter
    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 Gallons
    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
    Package
    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
    Thousand
    TK
    Tank
    TKR
    Tank Car
    TLD
    Intermodal Trailer/Container
    TN
    Net Ton (2,000 LB).
    TNK
    Tank
    TO
    Troy Ounce
    UN
    Unit
    UNT
    Unit
    VEH
    Vehicle
    WE
    Wet Ton
    WHE
    On Own Wheels
    Z3
    Cask
    LH2-11
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH3
    700

    Hazardous Material Shipping Name

    OptionalMax use 10

    To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

    Usage notes

    Example: LH3SULFURIC ACIDN

    Example
    If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
    LH3-01
    224
    Hazardous Material Shipping Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    The proper shipping name of the hazardous commodity as specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49

    LH3-02
    984
    Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
    Optional

    Qualifier indicating the source (regulatory) of the proper shipping name

    C
    Canadian Shipping Name
    D
    Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
    I
    International Shipping Name
    N
    HM 181
    LH3-03
    985
    N.O.S. Indicator Code
    Optional
    Min 3Max 3

    Code indicating the type of regulatory requirements that apply to a description; N.O.S. stands for Not Otherwise Specified

    Usage notes

    NOS if applicable.

    LH3-04
    1073
    Yes/No Condition or Response Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response

    • If LH304 is "Y", then this is an Association of American Railroads Operations and Transportation Bulletin 55 commodity. If "N", it is not an Association of American Railroads Operations and Transportation Bulletin 55 commodity.
    LFH
    710

    Freeform Hazardous Material Information

    OptionalMax use 20

    To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments

    Usage notes

    Example: LFHHZC(METHYLALCOHOL)

    Example
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LFH-05) or Quantity (LFH-06) is present, then the other is required
    LFH-01
    808
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
    Required

    Qualifier indicating the type of information being passed so that a receiver may format a description of hazardous commodity movements that meets regulatory requirements

    Usage notes

    Do not use ADI when other codes are used.

    ADI
    Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
    D13
    "DOT - 113, Do Not Bump or Cut Off Car While in Motion" Declaration
    DWW
    "Dangerous When Wet" Declaration
    HZC
    Hazardous Substance Constituents
    INH
    Inhalation Hazard
    LQY
    "Limited Quantity" Declaration
    MPI
    Marine Pollutant
    PIH
    "Poison - Inhalation Hazard" Declaration
    POI
    "Poison" Declaration
    RAM
    Radioactive Material Data
    TEC
    Technical or Chemical Group Name
    TNM
    Trade Name
    LFH-02
    809
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    LFH-03
    809
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    LFH-04
    1023
    Hazard Zone Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the Department of Transportation assigned zone designating the Inhalation Toxicity Hazard Zone

    A
    Hazard Zone A
    B
    Hazard Zone B
    C
    Hazard Zone C
    D
    Hazard Zone D
    LFH-05
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    LFH-06
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH06 indicates activity of the radioactive material.
    LFH-07
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH07 indicates transport index of the radioactive material.
    LEP
    720

    EPA Required Data

    OptionalMax use 3

    To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material

    Usage notes

    Hazardous waste shipments - 48 series STCC code - are supported by 404 EDI bills of lading; however, must be followed up with a fax manifest of the hazardous waste material. Please discuss with your EDI Implementation Specialist during testing.

    Example: LEP1234USED OIL

    Example
    If either State or Province Code (LEP-03) or Reference Identification (LEP-04) is present, then the other is required
    LEP-01
    806
    EPA Waste Stream Number Code
    Optional
    Min 4Max 6

    Waste stream number applicable to the movement of hazardous waste as determined by government regulations

    LEP-02
    807
    Waste Characteristics Code
    Optional
    Min 12Max 16

    Waste characteristics as defined by regulatory requirements

    LEP-03
    156
    State or Province Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    • LEP03 is used to identify the state or province responsible for the hazardous waste number contained in LEP04.
    LEP-04
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

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

    • LEP04 is the hazardous waste number.
    LH4
    730

    Canadian Dangerous Requirements

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada

    Usage notes

    This segment becomes conditional based on if the shipment has a Canadian origin.

    Example: LH4ERPNO1111111-222-3333*I

    Example
    If either Net Explosive Quantity (LH4-08) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH4-12) is present, then the other is required
    LH4-01
    238
    Emergency Response Plan Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 12

    The identity number of a specific hazardous emergency response plan that is assigned by the Director General of Canada

    LH4-02
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    • LH402 is used for the emergency response plan telephone number.
    LH4-03
    254
    Packing Group Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

    Usage notes

    I, II, III

    LH4-04
    230
    Subsidiary Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code indicating the classification of dangerous goods, other than the primary classification, that is associated with a number or a set of numbers

    • LH404 is for the first subsidiary classification.
    LH4-05
    230
    Subsidiary Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code indicating the classification of dangerous goods, other than the primary classification, that is associated with a number or a set of numbers

    • LH405 is for the second subsidiary classification.
    LH4-06
    230
    Subsidiary Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Code indicating the classification of dangerous goods, other than the primary classification, that is associated with a number or a set of numbers

    • LH406 is for the third subsidiary classification.
    LH4-07
    271
    Subsidiary Risk Indicator
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code identifying the type of subsidiary risk

    LH4-08
    267
    Net Explosive Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 6

    Net weight of the explosive quantity of the hazardous commodity

    LH4-09
    805
    Canadian Hazardous Notation
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Notation required by Canadian regulatory agencies

    LH4-10
    986
    Special Commodity Indicator Code
    Optional

    Code indicating 'Special Commodity' notation on operational waybill as identified by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulation (TDG)

    S
    Positive Indicator
    LH4-11
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    • LH411 is an additional telephone number.
    LH4-12
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    LHT
    740

    Transborder Hazardous Requirements

    OptionalMax use 3

    To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country

    Usage notes

    To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when a shipment is to cross into another country.

    Example: LHTCLASS 2.4CLASS 2.4 PLACARDS APPLIED

    Example
    LHT-01
    215
    Hazardous Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

    LHT-02
    218
    Hazardous Placard Notation
    Optional
    Min 14Max 40

    The placard notation corresponding to the hazard class of the hazardous commodity

    LHT-03
    222
    Hazardous Endorsement
    Optional
    Min 4Max 25

    The placard endorsement that is to be shown on the shipping papers for the hazardous commodity

    LHR
    750

    Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

    OptionalMax use 5

    To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers

    Usage notes

    Example: LHRIMIMO CLASS 3.1

    Example
    LHR-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    M
    Intergovernmental Maritime Organization Number
    ZZ
    Mutually Defined

    Use for special approval number.

    LHR-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

    PER
    755

    Administrative Communications Contact

    OptionalMax use 5

    To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

    Usage notes

    Example: PERHMJOHN DOETE111-222-3333

    Example
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
    PER-01
    366
    Contact Function Code
    Required

    Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    PER-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    PER-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-05
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-06
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-07
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-08
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-09
    443
    Contact Inquiry Reference
    Optional
    Min 1Max 20

    Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

    LE
    760

    Loop Trailer

    OptionalMax use 1

    To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete

    Example
    LE-01
    447
    Loop Identifier Code
    Required
    Min 1Max 6

    The loop ID number given on the transaction set diagram is the value for this data element in segments LS and LE

    PER
    770

    Administrative Communications Contact

    OptionalMax use 5

    To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

    Usage notes

    Example: PERHMJOHN DOETE111-222-3333

    Example
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
    If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
    PER-01
    366
    Contact Function Code
    Required

    Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    PER-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    PER-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-05
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-06
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-07
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-08
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    PER-09
    443
    Contact Inquiry Reference
    Optional
    Min 1Max 20

    Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

    LH2
    780

    Hazardous Classification Information

    OptionalMax use 6

    To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

    • If the hazardous endorsement (LH204) is "NONE", then use of LH204 is mandatory.
      However, the receiver must consider it to be blanks when printing a paper document.
    Usage notes

    Example: LH2*NA**NON-FLAMMABLE GAS

    Example
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
    LH2-01
    215
    Hazardous Classification
    Required
    Min 1Max 30

    The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

    LH2-02
    983
    Hazardous Class Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code qualifying hazardous class

    LH2-03
    218
    Hazardous Placard Notation
    Optional
    Min 14Max 40

    The placard notation corresponding to the hazard class of the hazardous commodity

    LH2-04
    222
    Hazardous Endorsement
    Optional
    Min 4Max 25

    The placard endorsement that is to be shown on the shipping papers for the hazardous commodity

    LH2-05
    759
    Reportable Quantity Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

    Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

    LH2-06
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    • LH206 and LH207 indicate the flashpoint temperature.
    LH2-07
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH2-08
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    • LH208 and LH209 indicate the control temperature.
    LH2-09
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH2-10
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 2

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

    • LH210 and LH211 indicate the emergency temperature.
    LH2-11
    408
    Temperature
    Optional
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LHR
    790

    Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

    OptionalMax use 1

    To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers

    Usage notes

    This segment is used to identify that the information is being passed electronically to BNSF as covered by the hazardous material exemption, 7616.

    Example: LHRHE7616

    Example
    LHR-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    HE
    Hazardous Exemption Number
    LHR-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

    Usage notes

    7616

    LHR-03
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    LH6
    800

    Hazardous Certification

    OptionalMax use 5

    To specify the name of the person certifying that the shipment complies with the regulations and/or the actual certification

    Usage notes

    Certification is required when BNSF is the originating carrier of this shipment. In the case of intermodal shipments, BNSF is not the originating carrier. Certification should be furnished to the first provider of shipment movement to the railroad ramping facility. Thus, LH6 certification is not required for intermodal shipments.

    Examples:
    LH6JOE R. SMITH1ON BEHALF OF SHIPPERAVERS CERTIFICATION
    LH6**SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR 172.204(A)

    Example
    If either Hazardous Certification Code (LH6-02) or Hazardous Certification Declaration (LH6-03) is present, then the other is required
    LH6-01
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    LH6-02
    272
    Hazardous Certification Code
    Optional

    Code indicating the form of the hazardous certification

    1
    Abbreviated Hazardous Certification
    2
    Long Form of Hazardous Certification
    LH6-03
    273
    Hazardous Certification Declaration
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Hazardous material certification verbiage as required by Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations

    LH6-04
    273
    Hazardous Certification Declaration
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Hazardous material certification verbiage as required by Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations

    XH
    810

    Pro Forma - B13 Information

    OptionalMax use 1

    This segment is used to specify a pro forma invoice and B13 Canadian Customs Export Declaration information, required by U.S. and Canadian customs

    Usage notes

    Example: XHUSDNFCD1000

    Example
    XH-01
    100
    Currency Code
    Required

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

    CND
    Canadian Dollars
    USD
    US Dollar
    XH-02
    645
    Related Company Indication Code
    Optional

    Code indicating parties to a transaction

    Usage notes

    If used, then XH03 is required.

    N
    Transaction Between Unrelated Companies
    XH-03
    150
    Special Charge or Allowance Code
    Optional

    Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

    FCB
    Freight Charges to Border
    FCD
    Freight Charges to Destination
    XH-04
    610
    Amount
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Monetary amount

    • XH04 for a line item: is the freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified.
    XH-05
    503
    Block 20 Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code defining Block 20 characteristics

    XH-06
    504
    Chemical Analysis Percentage
    Optional
    Min 2Max 9

    Chemical analysis percentage

    • XH06 will contain percentage of a component of a product which is required by customs to be reported.
    XH-07
    212
    Unit Price
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Price per unit of product, service, commodity, etc.

    • XH07 will contain unit price of the item being shipped.
    X7
    820

    Customs Information

    OptionalMax use 10

    To indicate customs information

    Usage notes

    Example: X7FREE FORM CUSTOMSINFORMATION

    Example
    X7-01
    61
    Free-Form Message
    Required
    Min 1Max 30

    Free-form information

    X7-02
    61
    Free-Form Message
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Free-form information

    SE
    840

    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