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X12 404 Intermodal Shipper Rail Carrier Shipment Information

X12 Release 7010

This X12 Transaction Set 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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  • ^ Repetition
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    ISA
    -
    Interchange Control Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    GS
    -
    Functional Group Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    heading
    ST
    0100
    Transaction Set Header
    Max use 1
    Required
    BX
    0300
    General Shipment Information
    Max use 1
    Required
    BNX
    0400
    Rail Shipment Information
    Max use 1
    Required
    M3
    0500
    Release
    Max use 1
    Required
    N9
    0600
    Extended Reference Information
    Max use 30
    Required
    N7 Loop
    N7
    1000
    Equipment Details
    Max use 1
    Required
    M7
    1300
    Seal Numbers
    Max use 5
    Optional
    M12
    1700
    In-bond Identifying Information
    Max use 2
    Optional
    REF Loop
    F9
    1900
    Origin Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    D9
    2000
    Destination Station
    Max use 1
    Required
    R2
    4600
    Route Information
    Max use 13
    Required
    H3
    5200
    Special Handling Instructions
    Max use 20
    Optional
    LS
    6700
    Loop Header
    Max use 1
    Optional
    LE
    7600
    Loop Trailer
    Max use 1
    Optional
    LH6
    8000
    Hazardous Certification
    Max use 5
    Optional
    SE
    8400
    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 identifying the type of information in the Authorization Information

    00
    No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
    ISA-02
    I02
    Authorization Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    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 identifying the type of information in the Security Information

    00
    No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
    ISA-04
    I04
    Security Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    Code indicating 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
    String (AN)
    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
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    Code indicating 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
    String (AN)
    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
    I65
    Repetition Separator
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 1

    Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the segment terminator

    ^
    Repetition Separator
    ISA-12
    I11
    Interchange Control Version Number Code
    Required

    Code specifying the version number of the interchange control segments

    00701
    Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2013
    ISA-13
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    ISA-14
    I13
    Acknowledgment Requested Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating sender's request for an interchange acknowledgment

    0
    No Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
    1
    Interchange Acknowledgment Requested (TA1)
    2
    Interchange Acknowledgment Requested only when Interchange is "Rejected Because Of Errors"
    3
    Interchange Acknowledgment Requested only when Interchange is "Rejected Because Of Errors" or "Accepted but Errors are Noted"
    ISA-15
    I14
    Interchange Usage Indicator Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating 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
    String (AN)
    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
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 15

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

    GS-03
    124
    Application Receiver's Code
    Required
    String (AN)
    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 where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

    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
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    GS-07
    455
    Responsible Agency Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 2

    Code identifying the issuer of the standard; this code is used in conjunction with Data Element 480

    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

    007010
    Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2013

    Heading

    ST
    0100
    Heading > ST

    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 identifying a Transaction Set

    • The transaction set identifier (ST01) is 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
    Numeric (N)
    Min 4Max 9

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

    BX
    0300
    Heading > BX

    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.
    Example
    BX-01
    353
    Transaction Set Purpose Code
    Required

    Code identifying purpose of transaction set

    00
    Original
    BX-02
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

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

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

    CC
    Collect
    PP
    Prepaid (by Seller)
    BX-05
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required

    Code identifying the Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    CN
    BX-06
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Required

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    BX-07
    147
    Shipment Qualifier
    Required

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

    B
    Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment
    BX-11
    501
    Customs Documentation Handling Code
    Optional

    Code specifying method of handling for documentation

    30
    Proforma with Broker Port of Exit/B13 Not Required
    BX-13
    714
    Goods and Services Tax Reason Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the reason for a 0% rated goods and services tax

    2
    Outbound Goods and Services Tax Declaration
    BNX
    0400
    Heading > BNX

    Rail Shipment Information

    RequiredMax use 1

    To transmit rail-specific shipment data

    Example
    BNX-01
    460
    Shipment Weight Code
    Required

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

    M
    Manifest Weight
    N
    No Wt. Req., Ship. Moving on Contract or per car rate
    BNX-03
    11
    Billing Code
    Required

    Code indicating type of Bill

    S
    Single Shipment Billing
    M3
    0500
    Heading > M3

    Release

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    M3-01
    132
    Release Code
    Required

    Code signifying whether or not the shipment information transaction set includes instructions for pickup 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.
    R
    Released with Billing Data
    M3-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

    M3-03
    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)

    N9
    0600
    Heading > N9

    Extended Reference Information

    RequiredMax use 30

    To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

    Example
    N9-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code identifying the Reference Identification

    BM
    Bill of Lading Number
    FRC
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Facility Information Resource Management System (FIRMS) CODE
    HS
    Harmonized Code System (Canada)
    PO
    Purchase Order Number
    N9-02
    127
    Reference Identification
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 80

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

    N9-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

    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)

    N7 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N7
    1000
    Heading > N7 Loop > N7

    Equipment Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the equipment

    Example
    N7-01
    206
    Equipment Initial
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 15

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

    N7-03
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    N7-04
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying the type of weight

    A3
    Shippers Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    N7-11
    40
    Equipment Description Code
    Optional

    Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

    CN
    Container
    TL
    Trailer (not otherwise specified)
    N7-15
    567
    Equipment Length
    Optional
    Numeric (N0)
    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)

    N7-18
    761
    Equipment Number Check Digit
    Optional
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 1

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

    N7-20
    65
    Height
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 8

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

    • N720 and N721 are expressed in inches.
    M7
    1300
    Heading > N7 Loop > M7

    Seal Numbers

    OptionalMax use 5

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

    Example
    M7-01
    225
    Seal Number
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M12
    1700
    Heading > N7 Loop > M12

    In-bond Identifying Information

    OptionalMax use 2

    To transmit in-bond information

    Example
    M12-01
    581
    Customs Entry Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the type of entry assigned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

    61
    M12-03
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    String (AN)
    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".
    M12-14
    310
    Location Identifier
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Code which identifies a specific location

    • M1214 is the FIRMS (Facilities Information Resources Management System) code of the location of the in-bond shipment.
    REF Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N10
    1780
    Heading > N7 Loop > REF Loop > N10

    Quantity and Description

    RequiredMax use 1

    To indicate line item quantity, description, marks and numbers, commodity code, weight, and customs value

    Example
    If either Weight Unit Code (N10-07) or Weight (N10-08) is present, then the other is required
    N10-01
    380
    Quantity
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    N10-02
    369
    Free-form Description
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 45

    Free-form descriptive text

    N10-03
    87
    Marks and Numbers
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 48

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

    N10-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Required

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    J
    Harmonized System-Based Schedule B
    N10-05
    22
    Commodity Code
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    N10-06
    602
    Customs Shipment Value
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 8

    Customs value in whole dollars

    • If N1013 is not used, the default currency of N1006 is USD (US Dollar).
    N10-07
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    N10-08
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    N10-09
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 80

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

    • N1009 is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bar code number for line release.
    N10-10
    599
    Manifest Unit Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 3

    Code specifying the smallest package unit for the bill of lading

    N10-11
    26
    Country Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    • N1011 is the country of the manufacturer of the goods.
    N10-12
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    • N1012 is the country of the final destination of the goods.
    N10-13
    100
    Currency Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 3Max 3

    Code specifying the Standard ISO code for country in whose currency the charges are specified

    • N1013 is the currency of the value of N1006.
    REF Loop end
    N7 Loop end
    F9
    1900
    Heading > F9

    Origin Station

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the rail origin of the shipment

    Example
    F9-02
    19
    City Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

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

    Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency

    D9
    2000
    Heading > D9

    Destination Station

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the rail destination of the shipment

    Example
    D9-02
    19
    City Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

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

    Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency

    N1 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N1
    2100
    Heading > N1 Loop > N1

    Party Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    N1-01
    98
    Entity Identifier Code
    Required

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

    BN
    Beneficial Owner
    C1
    In Care Of Party no. 1
    CN
    Consignee
    N1
    Notify Party no. 1
    SF
    Ship From
    SH
    Shipper
    UC
    Ultimate Consignee
    XQ
    Canadian Customs Broker
    XU
    United States Customs Broker
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    2200
    Heading > N1 Loop > N3

    Party Location

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    2300
    Heading > N1 Loop > N4

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency

    N4-03
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 3Max 15

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

    • N403 contains the postal code in an unstructured format. N408 contains the postal code in a structured format. When a postal code data field is used, the parties shall agree as to which data element (N403 or N408) shall be used in the transaction set.
    N1 Loop end
    S1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    S1
    4300
    Heading > S1 Loop > S1

    Stop-off Name

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify a stop-off party

    Example
    S1-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 3

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

    S1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    S1-06
    190
    Accomplish Code
    Required

    Code indicating the status of a specified stop

    A
    Accomplished
    P
    Pending
    S2
    4400
    Heading > S1 Loop > S2

    Stop-off Address

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify the address of the stop-off party

    Example
    S2-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    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.
    S2-02
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    S2-03
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    S9
    4480
    Heading > S1 Loop > S9

    Stop-off Station

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify location details for a stop-off

    Example
    S9-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    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.
    S9-03
    19
    City Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 30

    Free-form text for city name

    S9-04
    156
    State or Province Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency

    S9-06
    163
    Stop Reason Code
    Required

    Code specifying the reason for the stop

    PL
    Part Load
    PU
    Part Unload
    S1 Loop end
    R2
    4600
    Heading > R2

    Route Information

    RequiredMax use 13

    To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

    Example
    R2-01
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required

    Code identifying the Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    CN
    R2-02
    133
    Routing Sequence Code
    Required

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

    S
    Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
    R2-05
    177
    Intermodal Service Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 2

    Code identifying the Intermodal Service Plan

    R2-06
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)
    H3
    5200
    Heading > H3

    Special Handling Instructions

    OptionalMax use 20

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

    Example
    H3-01
    152
    Special Handling Code
    Required

    Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

    SLC
    Shipper Load and Count
    LX Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    LX
    5400
    Heading > LX Loop > LX

    Transaction Set Line Number

    RequiredMax use 1

    To reference a line number in a transaction set

    Example
    LX-01
    554
    Assigned Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 6

    Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

    L5
    5500
    Heading > LX Loop > L5

    Description, Marks and Numbers

    RequiredMax use 15

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

    Example
    If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
    L5-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 6

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L5-02
    79
    Lading Description
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    L5-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    T
    Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
    L0 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    L0
    5700
    Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L0

    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

    Example
    If Weight Unit Code (L0-11) is present, then Weight (L0-04) is required
    If either Weight (L0-04) or Weight Qualifier (L0-05) 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
    L0-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 6

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L0-04
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    L0-05
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the type of weight

    A3
    Shippers Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    L0-08
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Optional
    Numeric (N0)
    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.
    L0-09
    211
    Packaging Form Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the packaging form of the lading quantity

    BDL
    Bundle
    CAS
    Case
    PCS
    Pieces
    L0-11
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    PI Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    PI
    5900
    Heading > LX Loop > L0 Loop > PI Loop > PI

    Price Authority Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    PI-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the Reference Identification

    CT
    Contract Number
    PR
    Price Quote Number
    PI-02
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 80

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

    PI Loop end
    L0 Loop end
    LX Loop end
    LS
    6700
    Heading > LS

    Loop Header

    OptionalMax use 1

    To indicate that the next segment begins a loop

    Example
    LS-01
    447
    Loop Identifier Code
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    6800
    Heading > LH1 Loop > LH1

    Hazardous Identification Information

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

    Example
    If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH1-06) or Quantity (LH1-07) is present, then the other is required
    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.
    BX
    Box
    LH1-02
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    LH1-03
    277
    UN/NA Identification Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    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
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 6

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

    LH1-05
    22
    Commodity Code
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    LH1-06
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    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 shipments.
    LH1-07
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    LH1-09
    665
    Residue Indicator Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    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.
    LH1-10
    254
    Packing Group Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 3

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

    LH2
    6900
    Heading > LH1 Loop > LH2

    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.
    Example
    LH2-01
    215
    Hazardous Classification Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 30

    Code specifying the hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

    LH2-02
    983
    Hazardous Class Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying hazardous class

    P
    Primary
    LH3
    7000
    Heading > LH1 Loop > LH3

    Hazardous Material Shipping Name Information

    OptionalMax use 10

    To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

    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
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 25

    The proper shipping name of the hazardous commodity as specified by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, or the shipping name of the dangerous good as defined in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, or the international regulations as promulgated by the United Nations

    LH3-02
    984
    Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
    Optional

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

    C
    Canadian Shipping Name
    D
    Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
    LH4
    7300
    Heading > LH1 Loop > LH4

    Canadian Dangerous Requirements

    OptionalMax use 4

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

    Example
    LH4-03
    254
    Packing Group Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 3

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

    PER
    7550
    Heading > LH1 Loop > PER

    Administrative Communications Contact

    OptionalMax use 5

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

    Example
    PER-01
    366
    Contact Function Code
    Required

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

    CN
    General Contact
    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    PER-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    PER-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Required

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    TE
    Telephone
    PER-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 2048

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    N1 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    7560
    Heading > LH1 Loop > N1 Loop > N1

    Party Identification

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    N1-01
    98
    Entity Identifier Code
    Required

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

    CN
    Consignee
    SH
    Shipper
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    7570
    Heading > LH1 Loop > N1 Loop > N3

    Party Location

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    7580
    Heading > LH1 Loop > N1 Loop > N4

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    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
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 2

    Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency

    N4-03
    116
    Postal Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 3Max 15

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

    • N403 contains the postal code in an unstructured format. N408 contains the postal code in a structured format. When a postal code data field is used, the parties shall agree as to which data element (N403 or N408) shall be used in the transaction set.
    N1 Loop end
    LH1 Loop end
    LE
    7600
    Heading > LE

    Loop Trailer

    OptionalMax use 1

    To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete

    Example
    LE-01
    447
    Loop Identifier Code
    Required
    String (AN)
    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

    LH6
    8000
    Heading > LH6

    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

    Example
    LH6-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    SE
    8400
    Heading > SE

    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
    Numeric (N0)
    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
    Numeric (N)
    Min 4Max 9

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

    Heading end

    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
    Numeric (N0)
    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
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    Interchange Control Trailer

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    IEA-01
    I16
    Number of Included Functional Groups
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 5

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

    IEA-02
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    EDI Samples

    CN_404_1.txt

    ISA*00* *00* *02*GENERIC *02*CN *180116*1454*U*00701*000054913*0*P*^
    GS*SR*INTERMSHIP*CN*20180116*1454*0092*X*007010
    ST*404*00920001
    BX*00*X*PP**CN*K*B
    BNX*N**S
    M3*R*20180116*1454
    N9*BM*495033230**20180116*1454
    N9*PO*445927**20180116*1454
    N7*CNRU*220411*0020000*A3*******CN****4800
    F9**MONTREAL TASCH YARD*PQ
    D9**BRAMPTON INTER TER*ON
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ*H4T 1T1
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*12 SMITH STREET
    N4*TORONTO*ON*M9W 1R6
    N1*N1*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    R2*CN*S***25*X
    H3*SLC
    LX*1
    L5*1*FAK*4611110*T
    L0*1***0020000*N***0000600*PCS**K
    PI*CT*C-05555
    SE*23*00920001
    GE*1*0092
    IEA*1*000054913

    CN_404_2.txt

    ISA*00* *00* *02*GENERIC *02*CN *180116*1454*U*00701*000054913*0*P*^
    GS*SR*INTERMSHIP*CN*20180116*0040*00001*X*007010
    ST*404*00001
    BX*00*X*PP**CN*L*B****30**2
    BNX*N**S
    M3*R*20180116*1454
    N9*BM*12050853**20180116*1454
    N9*PO*445927**20180116*1454
    N7*ABCU*627464*13887*N*******CN****4000
    M7*961766
    F9**MONTREAL TASCH YAR*PQ
    D9**CHICAGO INTER TERM*IL
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ*H4T 1T1
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*12 SMITH STREET
    N4*CHICAGO*IL*12345
    N1*XU*BROKER NAME INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*PORT HURON*MI*12345
    N1*N1*INTERMODAL SHIPPER
    N4*CHICAGO*IL*12345
    N1*UC*MACHINE SERVICES
    N3*745 DILLON DRIVE
    N4*WOOD DALE*IL*12345
    N1*BN*SMITH MACHINE INC
    N3*ONE STATION GATE
    N4*ROMFORD*ON*M9W 1R6
    R2*CN*S***15*X
    H3*SLC
    LX*1
    L5*1*VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES*3599990*T
    L0*1***13887*N***530*PCS**L
    PI*CT*112112
    SE*34*00001
    GE*1*00001
    IEA*1*000054913

    CN_404_3.txt

    ISA*00* *00* *02*GENERIC *02*CN *180116*1454*U*00701*000054913*0*P*^
    GS*SR*INTERMSHIP*CN*20180116*0040*00001*X*007010
    ST*404*00001
    BX*00*X*PP**CN*L*B****30**2
    BNX*N**S
    M3*R*20180116*1454
    N9*BM*12050853**20180116*1454
    N9*PO*445927**20180116*1454
    N9*HS*123456
    N9*FRC*A123
    N7*ABCU*627464*13887*N*******CN****4000
    M7*961766
    M12*61**1234***********A123
    N10*18***J*382490*405707*****BE**USD
    F9**MONTREAL TASCH YAR*PQ
    D9**CHICAGO INTER TERM*IL
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ*H4T 1T1
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*12 SMITH STREET
    N4*CHICAGO*IL*12345
    N1*XU*BROKER NAME INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*PORT HURON*MI*12345
    N1*N1*INTERMODAL SHIPPER
    N4*CHICAGO*IL*12345
    N1*UC*MACHINE SERVICES
    N3*745 DILLON DRIVE
    N4*WOOD DALE*IL*12345
    N1*BN*SMITH MACHINE INC
    N3*ONE STATION GATE
    N4*ROMFORD*ON*M9W 1R6
    R2*CN*S***15*X
    H3*SLC
    LX*1
    L5*1*VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES*3599990*T
    L0*1***13887*N***530*PCS**L
    PI*CT*112112
    SE*38*00001
    GE*1*00001
    IEA*1*000054913

    CN_404_4.txt

    ISA*00* *00* *02*GENERIC *02*CN *180116*1454*U*00701*000054913*0*P*^
    GS*SR*INTERMSHIP*CN*20180116*1454*0092*X*007010
    ST*404*00920001
    BX*00*X*PP**CN*K*B
    BNX*M**S
    M3*R*20130125*0728
    N9*BM*495033230**20180116*1454
    N9*PO*445927**20180116*1454
    N7*ABCU*620411*0020000*A3*******CN****4000
    F9**BRAMPTON INTER TER*ON
    D9**MONTREAL TASCH YARD*PQ
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*TORONTO*ON
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*12 SMITH STREET
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ
    N1*N1*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ
    R2*CN*S***15*X
    H3*SLC
    LX*1
    L5*1*FAK-HAZARDOUS GOODS*4950150*T
    L0*1***20000*N***200*PCS**L
    PI*CT*C-05555
    LS*LH1
    LH1*BX*42*UN2211**4941144*KG*470***III
    LH2*9.1*P
    LH3*POLYMERIC BEADS,*C
    LH3*EXPANDABLE*C
    LH3*POLYMERIC BEADS,*D
    LH3*EXPANDABLE*D
    LH4***III
    PER*HM*service provider offerer or contract number*TE*1-613-996-6666
    N1*SH*Canadian hazardous materials consignor
    N3*165 HARWOOD AVENUE NORTH
    N4*AJAX*ON*L1Z1L9
    N1*CN*Canadian hazardous materials consignor
    N3*5685 RUE CYPIHOT
    N4*ST LAURENT*PQ*H4S 1R3
    LE*LH1
    LH6*JOHN Q. SHIPPER
    SE*41*00920001
    GE*1*0092
    IEA*1*000054913

    CN_404_5.txt

    ISA*00* *00* *02*GENERIC *02*CN *180116*1454*U*00701*000054913*0*P*^
    GS*SR*INTERMSHIP*CN*20180116*1454*0092*X*007010
    ST*404*00920001
    BX*00*X*PP**CN*K*B
    BNX*N**S
    M3*R*20180116*1454
    N9*BM*495033230**20180116*1454
    N9*PO*445927**20180116*1454
    N7*CNRU*220411*22162*A3*******CN****4800
    F9**MONTREAL*PQ
    D9**CALGARY*AB
    N1*SH*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 ROAD
    N4*MONTREAL*PQ*H4T 1T1
    N1*CN*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    N3*123 SMITH STREET
    N4*CALGARY*AB* T2G 5S2
    N1*N1*INTERMODAL SHIPPER INC
    S1*1*Intermodal first delivery****A
    S2*1*8030 EXQUESING LINE
    S9*1**CALGARY*AB**PU
    R2*CN*S***20*X
    LX*1
    L5*1*FAK*4611110*T
    L0*1***22162*N***1738*CAS
    LX*2
    L5*2*DELY: 1 # PCS: 511 WEIGHT: 8453 POUNDS
    L0*1***22162*N***1738*CAS
    PI*CT*C-05555
    LX*3
    L5*3*DELY: 2 # PCS: 1227 WEIGHT: 13709 POUNDS
    SE*30*00920001
    GE*1*0092
    IEA*1*000054913

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