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X12 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice

X12 Release 5010

This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice Transaction Set (210) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide detail information for charges for services rendered by a motor carrier. It is used both as a motor carrier invoice to request payment or as details pertaining to motor freight shipment(s) charges.

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    Overview
    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
    B3
    0200
    Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice
    Max use 1
    Required
    C3
    0400
    Currency Identifier
    Max use 1
    Optional
    ITD
    0500
    Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale
    Max use 1
    Optional
    L11
    0600
    Business Instructions and Reference Number
    Max use 300
    Required
    G62
    0700
    Date/Time
    Max use 6
    Optional
    R3
    0800
    Route Information - Motor
    Max use 12
    Optional
    0100 Loop
    0200 Loop
    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
    Required

    Code specifying the version number of the interchange control segments

    00501
    Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2003
    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
    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)
    ISA-15
    I14
    Interchange Usage Indicator
    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

    IM
    Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice (210, 980)
    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

    005010
    Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2003

    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 uniquely 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).
    210
    Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice
    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

    B3
    0200
    Heading > B3

    Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice

    RequiredMax use 1

    To transmit basic data relating to the carrier's invoice

    Example
    B3-02
    76
    Invoice Number
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 22

    Identifying number assigned by issuer

    B3-03
    145
    Shipment Identification Number
    Required
    String (AN)
    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)

    B3-04
    146
    Shipment Method of Payment
    Required

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

    CC
    Collect
    PP
    Prepaid (by Seller)
    B3-05
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Required

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    B3-06
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    • B306 is the billing date.
    B3-07
    193
    Net Amount Due
    Required
    Numeric (N2)
    Min 1Max 12

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

    B3-09
    32
    Delivery Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date for delivery of cargo to final consignee or to next mode expressed in format CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

    • On collect freight bills the data in B309 will be the actual delivery date. For the shipments invoiced prior to delivery, the B309 will be the estimated date of delivery.
    B3-10
    374
    Date/Time Qualifier
    Required

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

    035
    Delivered
    B3-11
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    C3
    0400
    Heading > C3

    Currency Identifier

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

    Example
    C3-01
    100
    Currency Code
    Required

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

    • C301 is the billing currency.
    USD
    US Dollar
    ITD
    0500
    Heading > ITD

    Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify terms of sale

    Example
    ITD-06
    446
    Terms Net Due Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date when total invoice amount becomes due expressed in format CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

    L11
    0600
    Heading > L11

    Business Instructions and Reference Number

    RequiredMax use 300

    To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

    Example
    L11-01
    127
    Reference Identification
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 50

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

    L11-02
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    BM
    Bill of Lading Number
    IL
    Internal Order Number
    PU
    Previous Bill of Lading Number
    Q1
    Quote Number
    G62
    0700
    Heading > G62

    Date/Time

    OptionalMax use 6

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    Example
    At least one of Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Time Qualifier (G62-03) is required
    If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
    G62-01
    432
    Date Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date

    35
    Delivered on This Date
    86
    Actual Pickup Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the reported time

    8
    Actual Pickup Time
    9
    Actual Delivery Time
    G62-04
    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)

    G62-05
    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

    LT
    Local Time
    R3
    0800
    Heading > R3

    Route Information - Motor

    OptionalMax use 12

    To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

    Example
    R3-01
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 2Max 4

    Standard Carrier Alpha Code

    R3-02
    133
    Routing Sequence Code
    Required

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

    B
    Origin/Delivery Carrier (Any Mode)
    R3-04
    91
    Transportation Method/Type Code
    Required

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    M
    Motor (Common Carrier)
    0100 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N1
    1100
    Heading > 0100 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

    BT
    Bill-to-Party
    SF
    Ship From
    ST
    Ship To
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    1300
    Heading > 0100 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
    1400
    Heading > 0100 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 (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
    Required
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Required

    Code identifying the country

    CA
    Canada
    US
    United States of America (the)
    0100 Loop end
    0200 Loop
    OptionalMax 1
    N7
    1600
    Heading > 0200 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)

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

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

    0200 Loop end
    Heading end

    Detail

    0400 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    LX
    1200
    Detail > 0400 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
    1400
    Detail > 0400 Loop > L5

    Description, Marks and Numbers

    OptionalMax use 30

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

    Example
    L5-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 3

    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.
    L0
    1700
    Detail > 0400 Loop > L0

    Line Item - Quantity and Weight

    OptionalMax use 10

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

    Example
    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
    L0-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L0-02
    220
    Billed/Rated-as Quantity
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    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
    Required

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

    AR
    Appurtenance (Enhancements/Additions to Equipment)
    BA
    Barrels
    BX
    Box
    CC
    Cubic Centimeter
    CF
    Cubic Foot
    CM
    Centimeter
    DK
    Kilometers
    DM
    Miles
    DR
    Drivers
    EA
    Each
    FR
    Flat Rate
    FT
    Foot
    GC
    100 Gallons
    GL
    Gallon
    KG
    Kilogram
    LB
    Pound
    LC
    100 Pounds
    LH
    100 Liters
    LR
    Liter
    MR
    Mileage
    MT
    Measurement Ton
    MV
    Monetary Value
    NB
    Barge
    NC
    Car
    ND
    Cord
    NG
    Nights
    NL
    Load
    NN
    Train
    NP
    Piece
    NR
    Container
    NT
    Trailer
    NU
    Unit
    NV
    Vehicle
    OR
    Other
    PK
    Package
    PR
    Persons
    RV
    Release Value
    SP
    Stops
    ST
    Number of States
    SY
    Square Yards
    TD
    Days
    TH
    Hours
    TN
    Tons
    TR
    Time
    VA
    Actual Volume
    VC
    Chargeable Volume
    VM
    Volume Metric Unit
    L0-04
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    L0-05
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Required

    Code defining the type of weight

    G
    Gross Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    L0-06
    183
    Volume
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 8

    Value of volumetric measure

    L0-07
    184
    Volume Unit Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the volume unit

    E
    Cubic Feet
    N
    Cubic Inches
    X
    Cubic Meters
    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 for packaging form of the lading quantity

    BAL
    Bale
    BOX
    Box
    PLT
    Pallet
    ROL
    Roll
    L0-11
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    L1
    1800
    Detail > 0400 Loop > L1

    Rate and Charges

    RequiredMax use 50

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

    Example
    L1-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L1-02
    60
    Freight Rate
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 9

    Rate that applies to the specific commodity

    L1-03
    122
    Rate/Value Qualifier
    Required

    Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

    AA
    Percent Of Amount Advanced
    AB
    Accelerated
    AC
    Percent Of Amount Of Collection
    AD
    Addition
    AE
    Percent of Outstanding Principal Balance
    AF
    Percent of Original Principal Balance
    AV
    Ad Valorum (Per Cent of Value)
    B0
    Per Board Feet
    B1
    Per 100 Board Feet
    BF
    Per 1,000 Board Feet
    BL
    Bill of Lading Declared Value
    BR
    Per Barrel
    C5
    Per 50 Cubic Feet
    CE
    Ceiling
    CF
    Per 40 Cubic Feet (Measurement Ton)
    CM
    Per Cubic Meter
    CO
    Cost per Unit
    CP
    Computer Units
    CS
    Per Special Charge
    CT
    Charge or Credit Based on Percentage of Total
    CW
    Per Hundred Weight
    DD
    Department of Defense Unique Codes
    DE
    Decrease
    DI
    Divisor
    DP
    Per $1000
    DR
    Per Dromedary Service Shipment
    DS
    Per Hundredweight Per Mile Per Dromedary Service Shipment
    DV
    Per Day Per Vehicle
    EI
    Ex Parte Increase
    ER
    Per Each Request
    FA
    Floor
    FB
    Full
    FC
    Flat Charge
    FF
    Percent Of Tariff Rate
    FI
    First
    FL
    Per Flat Bed
    FN
    Per Two Weeks
    FR
    Flat Rate
    FT
    Per Foot
    FV
    Loaded to Full Visible Capacity
    GT
    Per Gross Ton
    HD
    Per Hundredweight Per Dromedary Service Shipment
    HM
    Rate Per Hundred Weight Per Mile
    HN
    Per Half Month
    HX
    Hundredweight Per Day
    HY
    Per Half Year
    IA
    Increase
    IM
    Intermodal Unit
    IN
    Per Inch
    KG
    Per Kilograms
    KL
    Per Kiloliter
    KP
    Per Kilometer
    KT
    Per Kilotons
    LA
    Per Pound Per Article
    LB
    Per Pound
    LF
    Per Loaded 436L Pallet
    LI
    Liability per Pound per Piece
    LL
    Life of Loan
    LP
    Per Label
    LR
    Per Litre
    LS
    Lump Sum
    LT
    Per Long Ton
    LV
    Per Pound Per Vehicle
    MA
    Minimum per Service
    MB
    Per Mile per Service
    MC
    Minimum Per Car
    MD
    Per Man Per Day
    ME
    Multiple Equipment
    MF
    Maximum
    MG
    Miles Per Week Per Driver
    MH
    Per Man Per Hour
    MI
    Negative Charge
    MM
    Per Metric Ton (Tonne)
    MN
    Minimum
    MO
    Per Month
    MP
    Maximum Per Shipment
    MR
    Per Mile Per Vehicle Used Per Round Trip
    MS
    Minimum Per Shipment
    MT
    Per Permit
    MU
    Multiplier
    MV
    Per Mile Per Vehicle (Rail Car) Moved
    MW
    Minimum Per Vehicle
    MX
    Mixed Shipment Rule
    NA
    Negative
    NB
    Nonamortizing
    ND
    Minimum Per Driver
    NE
    Net Package Charge
    NM
    Per Mile Per Person
    NP
    Minimum Per Day Per Person
    NV
    Minimum Per Day Per Vehicle
    OP
    Optional Value
    OS
    Per Season
    OT
    One-Time Charge
    P0
    Per Year per Square Foot
    P1
    Per Advancement
    P8
    Potential
    P9
    Partial
    PA
    Per Container
    PB
    Per Barge
    PC
    Per Car
    PD
    Per Day
    PE
    Per 20 Foot Equivalent (TEU)
    PF
    Per Cubic Foot
    PG
    Per Gallon
    PH
    Per Hundred (of Basic Unit)
    PI
    Hourly Rate Per Vehicle
    PJ
    Projected
    PK
    Per Cord
    PL
    Per Load
    PM
    Per Mile
    PN
    Per Night
    PO
    Positive
    PP
    Per Piece
    PQ
    Per Period
    PR
    Per Hour
    PS
    Per Shipment
    PT
    Per Net Ton
    PU
    Per Unit
    PV
    Per Vehicle
    PW
    Percentage of Charges
    PX
    Payment
    PY
    Per Gallon Per Mile
    PZ
    Per Package Charge
    QY
    Per Quarter Year
    RA
    Rate per Thousand
    RB
    Rate per Hundred
    RC
    Rate
    RL
    Per Relocation
    RP
    Percent Of Rate
    RT
    Per Vehicle Used Per Round Trip
    S0
    Per 1000 Square Feet
    S1
    Per 100 Square Feet
    SA
    Subtraction
    SB
    Subsequent
    SC
    Per Stencil
    SD
    Shipper's Export Declaration Value
    SE
    Second
    SF
    Per Square Feet
    SG
    Stated
    SH
    Scheduled
    SP
    Per Stop
    ST
    Per Short Ton
    SU
    Per Stack Car Unit
    SY
    Square Yard
    TB
    Per 2 Trailers Same Day
    TC
    Per 3 Trailers Same Day
    TD
    Per 4 Trailers Same Day
    TN
    Per Train Rate
    TP
    Per Tag
    TR
    Per Trailer (Per Train)
    VA
    Per Vehicle Moved
    VH
    Per Vehicle Used
    VM
    Volume
    VP
    Maximum Per Vehicle
    VR
    Per Rail Car Used
    VS
    Various
    VT
    Per Mile per Vehicle
    VU
    Per Mile Per Vehicle (Rail Car) Used
    VV
    Per Vehicle per State
    WK
    Per Week
    WM
    Weight or Measurement
    XP
    Maximum Per Person
    YR
    Per Year
    L1-04
    58
    Amount Charged
    Required
    Numeric (N2)
    Min 1Max 15

    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

    L1-08
    150
    Special Charge or Allowance Code
    Optional

    Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

    007
    Suspense
    010
    Add on - Destination
    015
    Add on - Origin
    110
    Amending Export Documentation
    255
    Data/Drawing Charge
    260
    Delivery Surcharge
    405
    Fuel Surcharge
    425
    Hazardous Materials Handling Fee - International
    440
    Import Service Fee
    450
    Inland Transportation
    586
    Processing Charge
    675
    Security Signature Service
    685
    Special Delivery
    690
    Special Handling Service
    750
    Value Added Tax (VAT)
    ABC
    Alcoholic Beverage Report Charge
    AGS
    Armed Guard Service
    ARB
    Arbitrary (In Addition to Through Rates and Charges)
    AVA
    Ad Valorem
    BKA
    Bulky Article
    BLC
    Bill of Lading Charge
    BND
    Bond Charges
    BRD
    Bridge Toll
    BSC
    Bunker Surcharge
    BUA
    Bunker Adjustment
    CAA
    Cancellation Charge
    CAC
    Cash Discount
    CER
    Container Service Charge UK/EUR
    CHE
    Chassis Equipment Lease Charge
    CLN
    Cleaning Charge
    CNS
    Consolidation
    COD
    COD Amount
    COF
    Ocean Freight
    COL
    Fee for Collecting COD Charge
    CON
    Congestion Surcharge
    COP
    Port Changes
    CRF
    Cost Recovery Factor
    CRS
    Courier Services
    CSA
    Closing & Sealing
    CSC
    Contract Service Charge
    CSE
    Customs Entry
    CSF
    Customs Formalities
    CTC
    Container Service Charge USA/Canada
    CUA
    Currency Adjustment
    CUF
    Currency Adjustment Factor
    CUS
    Customs Charge
    DEL
    Delivery Charge
    DEM
    Demurrage
    DEP
    Detention of Power Units
    DET
    Detention of Trailers
    DIC
    Diversion Charge
    DLH
    Drayage/Line Haul
    DMC
    Deadhead Mileage Charge
    DOC
    Documentation Charge
    DRC
    Drayage
    DSC
    Discount
    DST
    Container Destuffing
    DTB
    Detention (Labor)
    DTL
    Detention Loading
    DTU
    Detention Unloading
    DTV
    Detention (Vehicle)
    EIC
    Export/Import Charge
    EMS
    Emergency Surcharge
    EMT
    Empty Movement
    EPS
    Environmental Protection Service
    ESE
    External Service Expense
    EUC
    European Port Charges
    EXW
    Excess Weight
    FAH
    Freight Surcharge
    FUE
    Fuel Charge
    FWA
    Forwarding Agent Commission
    FWC
    Forwarding Charge
    GSS
    Greater Security Service
    HAZ
    Hazardous Cargo Charge
    HHB
    Handling
    HUL
    Heavy Lift
    IAA
    Industry Price Allowance
    IAC
    Inspection Fee
    ICE
    Cooling Service
    IMS
    Intermodal Shipment Service Charge
    LAA
    Labor Charges
    LAC
    Lading Adjustment Charge
    LAY
    Layover Charges
    LDG
    Loading
    LFC
    Lift Charge (Intermodal)
    LLC
    Lot Charge
    LSC
    Labor Service
    LSH
    Lashing
    MFC
    Manifest Charge
    MPC
    Miscellaneous Parts Charge
    MSC
    Other Accessorial Service Charge
    MSG
    Miscellaneous Charge
    OFU
    Fumigation
    OPC
    Optional Charge
    ORM
    Out of Route Miles
    PDC
    Preloading Charge
    PDS
    Pickup and Delivery from Storage in Transit
    PER
    Permit Charge
    PMT
    Pickup of Shipments Requiring Same Day Delivery Service and/or Delivery at a Specified Time Charge
    POS
    Positioning at Origin
    PPI
    Pick/Up Allowance
    PPS
    Placement and/or Removal Charge
    PSS
    Protective Service Security
    PUC
    Pickup Charge
    PUD
    Pickup and Delivery
    PWH
    Pier Charges - Wharfage
    RCC
    Reconsignment Charge
    RCE
    Repair at customer expense charge
    RCL
    Redelivery
    REE
    Regulatory Fee
    REF
    Refrigeration
    RFM
    Reefer Maintenance
    RLC
    Rents and Leases
    RMC
    Return of Empty Container Charge
    RPD
    Reefer Cargo Percent Differential
    SAH
    Stenciling Charge
    SBC
    Standby Charge
    SCC
    Special Seal Charge
    SCL
    Scale Charge
    SEC
    Special Equipment Charge
    SER
    Service Charge
    SEV
    Security Escort Vehicle Service
    SHL
    Shipper Load
    SOC
    Stop-off Charge
    SPA
    Special Allowance
    SPD
    Spreader Charge
    SPS
    Special Freight Supplements
    SRG
    Storage
    SRS
    Surveying Routes
    SSS
    Software Support Service
    STC
    State Surcharge
    STF
    Container Stuffing
    STP
    Stopping in Transit
    SUR
    Surcharge
    TAK
    Transportation and Setup
    TAX
    Tax Charge
    TCB
    Telegram Chargeback
    TER
    Terminal Charge
    TRF
    Transfer Charge
    TRN
    Transit
    TTT
    Transportation - Third Party Billing
    UND
    Unloading
    UNL
    Unloading (Labor Charges)
    VAB
    Volume Discount
    VOR
    Vehicle Ordered but Not Used
    WAR
    War Risk Surcharge
    WCT
    Wharfage - Container
    WEA
    Weather Protection
    WEI
    Weighing Charge (Intermodal)
    WFG
    Wharfage
    WRC
    Load Weighing Charge
    WTG
    Waiting Time
    WTM
    Waiting Time Service Charge
    WWC
    Wharfage Charge
    Z01
    Protective Service Rule 25
    L1-12
    276
    Special Charge Description
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 25

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

    L4
    1900
    Detail > 0400 Loop > L4

    Measurement

    OptionalMax use 10

    To describe physical dimensions and quantities

    Example
    L4-01
    82
    Length
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 8

    Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

    L4-02
    189
    Width
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 8

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

    L4-03
    65
    Height
    Optional
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 8

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

    L4-04
    90
    Measurement Unit Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the linear dimensional unit

    C
    Centimeters
    E
    Feet
    N
    Inches
    X
    Meters
    L7
    2000
    Detail > 0400 Loop > L7

    Tariff Reference

    OptionalMax use 10

    To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge

    Example
    L7-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Required
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L7-02
    168
    Tariff Agency Code
    Optional
    Identifier (ID)
    Min 1Max 4

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

    L7-03
    171
    Tariff Number
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 7

    Standard tariff number for the tariff which governs the rates applied to the commodity item(s)

    L7-04
    172
    Tariff Section Number
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 2

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

    L7-05
    169
    Tariff Item Number
    Optional
    String (AN)
    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

    L7-06
    170
    Tariff Item Part
    Optional
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 2

    Number assigned to subsection of a specific tariff item (arbitrary)

    L7-07
    59
    Freight Class Code
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 2Max 5

    Code indicating generalized classification that applies to one or more items in the shipment, i.e., class 70, 77.5, etc.

    L7-08
    173
    Tariff Supplement Identifier
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 4

    Identifier for the tariff supplement which contains the rate used

    L7-09
    46
    Ex Parte
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 4Max 4

    Level of rates as published in the tariff

    L7-10
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    • L710 is the effective date.
    L7-11
    119
    Rate Basis Number
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 6

    The (mileage) factor published for rating purposes in the appropriate tariff

    L7-12
    227
    Tariff Column
    Optional
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 2

    A tariff commodity classification that is used, as a means of control, for grouping of commodities in tariff applications

    L7-13
    294
    Tariff Distance
    Optional
    Numeric (N0)
    Min 1Max 5

    Distance on which the rate for a shipment is based

    L7-14
    295
    Distance Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the distance unit

    K
    Kilometers (Actual)
    M
    Miles (Actual)
    K1
    2100
    Detail > 0400 Loop > K1

    Remarks

    OptionalMax use 10

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

    Example
    K1-01
    61
    Free-form Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Free-form information

    K1-02
    61
    Free-form Information
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 30

    Free-form information

    0400 Loop end
    Detail end

    Summary

    L3
    0100
    Summary > L3

    Total Weight and Charges

    RequiredMax use 1

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

    Example
    If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required
    L3-01
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Decimal number (R)
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    L3-02
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Required

    Code defining the type of weight

    G
    Gross Weight
    L3-05
    58
    Amount Charged
    Required
    Numeric (N2)
    Min 1Max 15

    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.
    L3-12
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    SE
    0200
    Summary > 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

    Summary 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

    CNG_210.txt

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