H3 Special Handling Instructions

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

Sequence

Element

Name

Type

Requirement

Min

Max

Repeat

01

152

Special Handling Code

Identifier (ID)

Conditional

2

3

1

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

E0102: Only one of H3-01 or H3-02 may be present

Codes (589)

02

153

Special Handling Description

String (AN)

Conditional

2

30

1

Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

03

241

Protective Service Code

Identifier (ID)

Optional

1

4

1

Code specifying perishable protective service- rail carriers only

Codes (9)

04

242

Vent Instruction Code

Identifier (ID)

Optional

1

7

1

Code specifying vent instructions

Codes (8)

05

257

Tariff Application Code

Identifier (ID)

Optional

1

1

1

Code indicating to which traffic a tariff applies

Codes (10)