RA Rate Header

To indicate a route code and other codes which define the use of the RB and FK segments which follow.

Position: RA-01 · Element: 1 · Name: Route Code · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 13 · Repeat: -

Mutually defined route code.

Position: RA-02 · Element: 122 · Name: Rate/Value Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value.

Position: RA-03 · Element: 122 · Name: Rate/Value Qualifier · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value.

Position: RA-04 · Element: 629 · Name: Alternation Precedence Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

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.

Position: RA-05 · Element: 631 · Name: Number of Rate Lines · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

A number indicating the quantity of RB rate column segments following in a given loop iteration.

Position: RA-06 · Element: 637 · Name: Unit Conversion Factor · Type: N4 · Requirement: Optional · Min: 1 · Max: 9 · Repeat: -

Identifies the weight in pounds of units specified by data element 122 Applicable to Rates.