RA Rate Header

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

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
RA-01
Route Code
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
13
1
Mutually defined route code
RA01 is the origin Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) (four characters), destination SCAC (four characters), and a mutually defined route number (4 characters).
RA-02
Rate/Value Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
1
Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value
RA02 qualifies the rate and factor.
RA-03
Rate/Value Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
1
Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value
RA03 qualifies the minima.
RA-04
Alternation Precedence Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
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
RA04 default is "L".
RA-05
Number of Rates
Numeric (N0)
Optional
1
1
1
Number of RB segments that are in the given loop iteration
RA-06
Unit Conversion Factor
N4
Optional
1
9
1
Identifies the weight in pounds of units specified by data element 122 Applicable to Rates
RA-07
Rate Level Qualifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
1
1
Code identifying the type of rate level used
P0708: If either RA-07 or RA-08 is present, then the other is required
RA-08
Rate Level
String (AN)
Conditional
1
5
1
Identifies the broad tariff change which is reflected in the rate amounts and need not be separately applied; when a rail carrier's cost recovery (RCCR) change is not applicable, then "N/A" will appear in this element
RA-09
Date
Date (DT)
Optional
8
8
1
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year
RA09 is the effective date of RA08.
RA-10
Date
Date (DT)
Optional
8
8
1
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year
RA10 is the expiration date of RA08.

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