X4 Customs Release Information

To identify items for release

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
X4-01
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
12
-
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator.
X4-02
Quantity
Decimal number (R)
Mandatory
1
10
-
Numeric value of Quantity. Also see: Unit of Measurement Code (355).
X4-03
Entry Type
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code defining the type of entry assigned by U.S. Customs.
X4-04
Entry Number
String (AN)
Conditional
1
15
-
Customs entry number, a form number or regulatory provision of entry.
X4-05
Release Issue Date
Date (DT)
Mandatory
6
6
-
Date that the authority for release of parts or material is issued.
X4-06
Time
Time (TM)
Mandatory
4
4
-
Time expressed in 24-hour clock time (HHMM) (Time range: 0000 though 2359). Also see: Time Qualifier (176).
X4-07
Disposition Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
-
Code advising the carrier or port authority about postings to a bill of lading.
X4-08
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
String (AN)
Optional
1
12
-
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator.

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