0.    INTRODUCTION

       This specification provides the definition of the Quote message
       (QUOTES) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
       between trading partners involved in administration, commerce
       and transport.

1.    SCOPE

1.1   Functional Definition

       A message which provides potential sellers with the ability to
       provide price, delivery schedule, and other conditions for
       potential sales of goods or services.

1.2   Field of Application

       The UN Standard Quotation Message may be applied for both the
       national and international trade. It is based on universal
       commercial practice and is not dependent on the type of
       business or industry.

1.3   Principles

       - A potential seller may offer one or more goods items or
       services.
       
       - A quotation may refer to goods items or services related to
       one or more delivery schedules, call-offs, etc.
       
       - A quotation for cross border transactions may contain
       additional information for customs and/or statistical purposes.

2.    REFERENCES

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 1.

3.    TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.1   Standard terms and definitions

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 2.

4.    MESSAGE DEFINITION

4.1   Data Segment Clarification

       This section should be read in conjunction with the Segment
       Table which indicate mandatory, conditional and repeating
       requirements.
       
       The following guidelines and principles apply to the whole
       message and are intended to facilitate the understanding and
       implementation of the message:
       
       All specified dates/times should be in the format
       'yymmdd'/'hhmm' unless all parties involved in the transaction
       agree that there is a functional requirement for an alternative
       format. Periods should be specified as whole numbers
       representing the required period as indicated in the format
       qualifier (weeks, months, etc.)
       
       Where a choice of code or text is given only the code element
       should be used wherever possible.
       
       Data that is not necessary to meet the functional requirements
       of the message should not be included.
       
       Care must be taken that the segment qualifier in dependent
       segments do not conflict with the segment qualifier of the
       trigger segment.
       
       Free text information within the message should be avoided as
       this inhibits automatic processing.

4.1.1  Header section

       Information to be provided in the Header section:

0010   UNH, Message header
       A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message.
       The message type code for the Quote message is QUOTES.
       
       Note: Quote messages conforming to this document must contain
       the following data in segment UNH, composite S009:

       Data element  0065 QUOTES
                     0052 D
                     0054 97A
                     0051 UN

0020   BGM, Beginning of message
       A segment by which the sender must uniquely identify the
       quotation by means of its type and number and when necessary
       its function.

0030   DTM, Date/time/period
       A segment specifying general dates and, when relevant, times
       related to the whole message. The segment must be specified at
       least once to identify the request date.
       
       Examples of the use of this DTM segment are: Date the quotation
       was made, and the last date the quotation will be valid.
       
       The Date/Time/Period segment within other Segment group should
       be used whenever the date/time/period requires to be logically
       related to another specified data item e.g. Payment due date is
       specified within the PAT Segment group.

0040   PAI, Payment instructions
       A segment requesting or confirming conditions of payment,
       guarantee and method of payment for the whole quotation, if
       accepted. An example of the use of this segment is to specify
       that a documentary credit will be used.

0050   ALI, Additional information
       A segment indicating special conditions related to the total
       proposed quotation owing to origin, customs preference, or
       other commercial factors.

0060   IMD, Item description
       A segment providing a description common to all line items of
       the proposed quotation.

0070   IRQ, Information required
       A segment to relate information supplied in the quotation back
       to the request for quotation message to which response is being
       made.

0080   FTX, Free text
       A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form,
       used when additional information is needed but cannot be
       accommodated within other segments. In computer to computer
       exchanges such text will normally require the received to
       process this segment manually.


0090   Segment group 1: RFF-DTM
       A group of segments for giving references and where necessary,
       their dates, relating to the whole message, e.g. contract
       number, import/export license number, reservation number.

0100      RFF, Reference
          A segment identifying the reference by its number and where
          appropriate a line number within a document.

0110      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.


0120   Segment group 2: AJT-FTX
       A segment group to give information about adjustment.

0130      AJT, Adjustment details
          A segment giving adjustment details.

0140      FTX, Free text
          A segment giving additional information on the adjustment.


0150   Segment group 3: TAX-MOA-LOC
       A group of segments specifying tax related information, and
       when necessary, the location(s) to which that tax information
       relates.

0160      TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
          A segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or
          exemption, relating to the whole order, e.g. Value Added Tax
          at the standard rate is applicable for all items.

0170      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying the amount for the identified tax/fee.

0180      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment indicating the location to which the tax or
          exemption specified in the TAX segment applies, e.g. city or
          state or country.


0190   Segment group 4: CUX-PCD-DTM
       A group of segments specifying the currencies and related
       dates/time/period valid for the whole quotation. Currency data
       may be omitted in national applications, but will be required
       for international transactions.

0200      CUX, Currencies
          A segment identifying the currencies relevant in the
          quotation, e.g. the quotation currency. A rate of exchange
          may be given to convert a reference currency into a target
          currency.

0210      PCD, Percentage details
          A segment to indicate the percentage rise and/or fall of a
          rate of exchange between two currencies which will trigger a
          re-negotiation of prices.

0220      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the
          rate of exchange.


0230   Segment group 5: PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
       A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable
       for the whole order.

0240      PAT, Payment terms basis
          A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.

0250      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed,
          of any payments, discounts, instalments etc.

0260      PCD, Percentage details
          A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well
          as instalment percentage.

0270      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying amounts related to payment discounts,
          penalties or instalments.


0280   Segment group 6: TOD-LOC
       A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the
       whole order.

0290      TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
          A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used. e.g. UN
          INCOTERMS code could be used to specify the delivery terms.

0300      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery
          terms specified in the TOD segment.


0310   Segment group 7: EQD-HAN-MEA-FTX
       A group of segments providing information relating to equipment
       identification and ownership, handling and identification of
       hazardous materials, relating to the whole order.

0320      EQD, Equipment details
          A segment to define information regarding equipment to be
          used in conjunction with the quotation, and if required, to
          indicate responsibility for supply of the equipment.

0330      HAN, Handling instructions
          A segment providing information on required handling of
          materials and additionally, if required, identifying
          hazardous materials in the whole order.

0340      MEA, Measurements
          A segment providing measurement information for the
          equipment.

0350      FTX, Free text
          A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
          form, used when additional information is needed but cannot
          be accommodated within other segments. In computer to
          computer exchanges such text will normally require the
          receiver to process this segment manually.


0360   Segment group 8: RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX
       A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or regulations
       with which the supplier must comply to meet requirements, e.g.
       building regulations, safety requirements, etc.

0370      RCS, Requirements and conditions
          A segment to enable industry or national requirements to be
          specified.

0380      RFF, Reference
          A segment identifying the referenced document by its number
          and, where appropriate, a line number.

0390      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment indicating the date/time details relating to the
          references.

0400      FTX, Free text
          A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
          form, used when additional information is needed but cannot
          be accommodated within other segments. In computer to
          computer exchanges such text will normally require the
          receiver to process this segment manually.


0410   Segment group 9: APR-PRI-QTY-DTM-MOA-RNG
       A group of segments identifying classes of pricing in the
       quotation, quantities or pricing breaks.

0420      APR, Additional price information
          A segment to identify pricing information such as a price
          multiplier, the class or type of trade and additionally
          identifying the reason for any changes.

0430      PRI, Price details
          A segment to specify the price type used in the quotation.
          The price used in the calculation of the line amount will be
          identified as one of the calculation prices.

0440      QTY, Quantity
          A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the
          pricing information.

0450      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date/time/period relevant to the
          pricing information, e.g. period of validity.

0460      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment to specify amounts relevant relating to the
          pricing information.

0470      RNG, Range details
          A segment to identify the quantity or amount ranges to which
          the additional price information applies.


0480   Segment group 10:DLM-MOA-DTM
       A group of segments specifying delivery limitations.

0490      DLM, Delivery limitations
          A segment specifying limitations on quoted delivery.

0500      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying monetary amount limitations.

0510      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date/time/period related to
          delivery limitations.


0520   Segment group 11:NAD-LOC-FII-SG12-SG13-SG14
       A group of segments identifying the parties with associated
       information.

0530      NAD, Name and address
          A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in
          coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the
          proposed quotation.
          
          Identification of the seller and buyer parties is mandatory
          for a quotation. It is recommended that where possible only
          the coded form of the party ID should be specified, e.g. The
          Buyer and Seller are known to each other, thus only the
          coded ID is required, but the Consignee or Delivery address
          may vary and would have to be clearly specified, preferably
          in structured format.

0540      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment giving more specific location information of the
          party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal
          site/building number.

0550      FII, Financial institution information
          A segment identifying the financial institution (e.g. bank)
          and relevant account numbers for the seller, buyer and where
          necessary other parties. e.g. the buyer may provide a choice
          of financial institutions for direct debit purposes.


0560      Segment group 12:RFF-DTM-LOC
          A group of segments giving references only relevant to the
          specified party rather than the whole message.

0570         RFF, Reference
             A segment identifying the reference by its number and
             where appropriate a line number within a document.

0580         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the date and/or time related to the
             reference.

0590         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment to indicate e.g. Labour Union District.


0600      Segment group 13:DOC-DTM
          A group of segments identifying the documentary requirements
          of the specified party.

0610         DOC, Document/message details
             A segment identifying and providing information relating
             to the documents required by the party specified by the
             NAD segment. For example, the party may require a
             Certificate of Analysis.

0620         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the date and/or time of the
             document.


0630      Segment group 14:CTA-COM
          A group of segments giving contact details of the specific
          person or department within the party identified in the NAD
          segment.

0640         CTA, Contact information
             A segment to identify a person or department, and their
             function, to whom communications should be directed.

0650         COM, Communication contact
             A segment to identify a communications type and number
             for the contact specified in the CTA segment.


0660   Segment group 15:TDT-QTY-SG16
       A group of segments identifying the mode and means of
       transport, location and relevant dates and times for
       transportation, relating to the quotation.

0670      TDT, Details of transport
          A segment specifying the mode, means and identification of
          the transport for the goods being quoted. If required, the
          carrier's address should be indicated within the NAD Segment
          group.

0680      QTY, Quantity
          A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the
          transportation details TDT.


0690      Segment group 16:LOC-DTM
          A group of segments giving the location and date/time
          information relative to the transportation.

0700         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport
             specified in the TDT segment, e.g. place of departure or
             border crossing point.

0710         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment identifying the date/time details of departure
             and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified
             location.


0720   Segment group 17:PAC-MEA-SG18
       A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical
       dimensions and marks for goods referenced by the whole
       quotation.

0730      PAC, Package
          A segment specifying the number and type of packages for the
          whole order, e.g. number and type of pallets.

0740      MEA, Measurements
          A segment specifying physical measurements of packages
          described in the PAC segment, e.g. package length, weight.


0750      Segment group 18:PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
          A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on
          individual physical units.

0760         PCI, Package identification
             A segment specifying markings and labels used on
             individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC
             segment.

0770         RFF, Reference
             A segment identifying the master label number.

0780         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package
             markings.

0790         GIN, Goods identity number
             A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for
             use with the package markings.


0800   Segment group 19:SCC-FTX-SG20
       A group of segments specifying delivery schedules relating to
       quantities, frequencies, dates proposed in the quotation.

0810      SCC, Scheduling conditions
          A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule
          being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be
          established,  e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for a
          weekly pattern.

0820      FTX, Free text
          A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
          form, to give further clarification to scheduling
          instructions. In computer to computer exchanges such text
          will normally require the receiver to process this segment
          manually.


0830      Segment group 20:QTY-DTM
          A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities,
          date/time of the schedule.

0840         QTY, Quantity
             A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the
             schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment, e.g.
             delivery quantity.

0850         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
             the quantity and schedule used to indicate date/time
             ranges, e.g. start and end dates for a delivery pattern,
             or delivery window.


0860   Segment group 21:ALC-ALI-DTM-SG22-SG23-SG24-SG25-SG26
       A group of segments specifying allowances and charges in the
       quotation.
       The allowance or charge specified within this Segment group may
       either relate to the total quotation in which case it cannot be
       overridden at detail level, or it can relate to the line items
       as a default allowance/charge and can be overridden by the ALC
       Segment group within the detail section. Where relevant,
       additional information, tax and alternate currency details are
       to be indicated in the TAX and MOA segments.
       The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be a
       quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate to be specified in
       one of the dependent Segment groups.

0870      ALC, Allowance or charge
          A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where
          necessary its calculation sequence.

0880      ALI, Additional information
          A segment indicating that the allowance or charge specified
          is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs
          preference or commercial factors.

0890      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment giving validity start/end dates or periods for
          allowance/charge.


0900      Segment group 22:QTY-RNG
          A group of segments specifying the quantity of the allowance
          or charge with its measure unit specifier. A range to which
          the allowance or charge applies may be specified e.g. An
          allowance of a free quantity of 20 pieces may be specified
          if the goods quantity is greater than 1000 pieces.

0910         QTY, Quantity
             A segment identifying the type of quantity and the
             quantity related to the allowance or charge.

0920         RNG, Range details
             A segment specifying, if required, the range to which the
             allowance or charge applies.


0930      Segment group 23:PCD-RNG
          A group of segments specifying the percentage for the
          allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is
          calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction of
          5% may be specified if the goods quantity is within the
          range 5 tons to 10 tons.

0940         PCD, Percentage details
             A segment identifying the percentage and the percentage
             basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.

0950         RNG, Range details
             A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
             application of the percentage.


0960      Segment group 24:MOA-RNG
          A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an
          allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or
          charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of BEF
          5000 may be specified if goods value is greater than BEF
          100000.

0970         MOA, Monetary amount
             A segment identifying the monetary amount for the
             allowance or charge.

0980         RNG, Range details
             A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
             application of the allowance/charge amount.


0990      Segment group 25:RTE-RNG
          A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis
          to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The
          allowance/charge amount is 3 DEM per 10 tons.

1000         RTE, Rate details
             A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for
             calculation.

1010         RNG, Range details
             A segment specifying, if required, the range for the
             application of the allowance/charge rate.


1020      Segment group 26:TAX-MOA
          A group of segments specifying tax related information for
          the allowance or charge.

1030         TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
             A segment specifying the tax type, category, and rate, or
             exemption, related to the allowance or charge.

1040         MOA, Monetary amount
             A segment specifying the amount for the allowance or
             charge.

4.1.2  Detail section

       Information to be provided in the Detail section:


1050   Segment group 27:LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-PCD-ALI-DTM-GIN-GIR-QVR-
                         FTX-DGS-PAI-DOC-SG28-SG29-SG30-SG31-SG32-SG33-
                         SG34-SG35-SG36-SG37-SG38-SG39-SG42-SG46-SG52-
                         SG54
       A group of segments providing details of the individual
       requested items. There must be at least one occurrence of
       Segment group 27 within a quotation. This Segment group may be
       repeated to give sub-line details.

1060      LIN, Line item
          A segment identifying the line item by the line number and
          configuration level, and additionally, identifying the
          product or service quoted. Other product identification
          numbers, e.g. Buyer product number, etc. can be specified
          within the following PIA segment.

1070      PIA, Additional product id
          A segment providing either additional identification to the
          product specified in the LIN segment (e.g. Harmonized System
          number), or provides any substitute product identification.

1080      IMD, Item description
          A segment for describing the product or service being quoted
          as well as product characteristic. This segment should be
          used for products or services that cannot be fully
          identified by a product code or article number.

1090      MEA, Measurements
          A segment enabling the physical measurements of the quoted
          item to be specified where this is required for full
          identification of the product. Any measurements must refer
          to the product in its unpacked form. e.g. thickness of
          plastic film, length, weight, etc.

1100      QTY, Quantity
          A segment identifying the product quantities e.g. quantity
          quoted.

1110      PCD, Percentage details
          A segment specifying the strength or yield of a product as a
          percentage, e.g. 80% to indicate the strength of an Acid.

1120      ALI, Additional information
          A segment indicating that the line item is subject to
          special conditions owing to origin, customs preference,
          embargo regulations or commercial factors.

1130      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying date/time/period details relating to
          the line item only.

1140      GIN, Goods identity number
          A segment providing identity numbers to be applied to the
          goods being quoted.

1150      GIR, Related identification numbers
          A segment providing sets of related identification numbers
          for a line item, e.g. engine numbers, chassis number and
          transmission number for a vehicle.

1160      QVR, Quantity variances
          A segment identifying variances in the quantity quoted.

1170      FTX, Free text
          A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
          form, used when additional information is needed but cannot
          be accommodated within other segments. In computer to
          computer exchanges such text will normally require the
          receiver to process this segment manually.

1180      DGS, Dangerous goods
          A segment to give information on dangerous goods.

1190      PAI, Payment instructions
          A segment to give conditions and payment means for the
          reference item.

1200      DOC, Document/message details
          A segment to give movement certificate required for the
          referenced item.


1210      Segment group 28:CCI-CAV-MEA
          A group of segments providing product characteristic and
          product characteristic details.

1220         CCI, Characteristic/class id
             A segment to identify product characteristic and, or the
             characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the
             business process.

1230         CAV, Characteristic value
             A segment to specify common product characteristic by
             value in either coded from or in free format.

1240         MEA, Measurements
             A segment indicating characteristic value being physical
             measurement (including measurable quantities and
             percentages) related to specified product characteristics
             (for example voltage, percentage of material contained)
             and where relevant measurement ranges.


1250      Segment group 29:MOA-QTY-IMD-CUX-DTM
          A group of segments to specify amounts such as cost
          breakdown information for tooling cost, material or overhead
          cost.

1260         MOA, Monetary amount
             A segment to identify the cost of components of a quoted
             price, e.g. tooling cost, labour, and material cost, etc.

1270         QTY, Quantity
             A segment to specify quantities relating to the cost
             breakdown of the quoted prices.

1280         IMD, Item description
             A segment for describing the product or services being
             detailed in this group.

1290         CUX, Currencies
             A segment identifying currencies relevant to the monetary
             amounts details. A rate of exchange may be given to
             convert the currency.
             
             Currency data is usually omitted in national applications
             but will be required for international transactions.

1300         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the date/time/period relating to the
             rate of exchange.


1310      Segment group 30:AJT-FTX
          A segment group to give information about adjustment.

1320         AJT, Adjustment details
             A segment giving adjustment details.

1330         FTX, Free text
             A segment giving additional information on the
             adjustment.


1340      Segment group 31:PRI-APR-RNG-CUX-DTM
          A group of segments identifying the relevant pricing
          information for the goods or services quoted.

1350         PRI, Price details
             A segment to specify the price type and amount. The price
             used in the calculation of the line amount will be
             identified as one of the calculation prices.

1360         APR, Additional price information
             A segment to identify pricing information such as a price
             multiplier, the class or type of trade and additionally
             identifying the reason for any changes.

1370         RNG, Range details
             A segment to identify the ranges (quantity, amount, etc.)
             to which the additional price information applies.

1380         CUX, Currencies
             A segment to identify the currencies used in the
             quotation message.

1390         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment to identify the date/time/period information
             related to the price change. e.g. period of validity.


1400      Segment group 32:RFF-DTM
          A group of segments giving references and where necessary,
          their dates.

1410         RFF, Reference
             A segment identifying the reference by its number and
             where appropriate a line number within a document.

1420         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the date/time related to the
             reference.


1430      Segment group 33:LOC-QTY-DTM
          A group of segments specifying destination and quantity
          details for consignments involving multi-destination
          deliveries.

1440         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment indicating the location to which part of the
             consignment is to be delivered.

1450         QTY, Quantity
             A segment specifying the quantity to be delivered to the
             identified location.

1460         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the dates and/or times that the
             delivery should be made.


1470      Segment group 34:TAX-MOA-LOC
          A group of segments specifying tax related information, and
          when necessary, the location(s) to which that tax
          information relates.

1480         TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
             A segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or
             exemption, relating to the line item.

1490         MOA, Monetary amount
             A segment specifying the amount for the identified
             tax/fee.

1500         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment indicating the location to which the tax or
             exemption specified in the TAX segment applies, e.g. city
             or state tax.


1510      Segment group 35:TOD-LOC
          A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the
          line item where this is different to or not specified within
          the heading section.

1520         TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
             A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used.

1530         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery
             terms specified in the TOD segment.


1540      Segment group 36:EQD-HAN-MEA-FTX
          A group of segments providing information relating to
          equipment identification and ownership, handling and
          notification of hazardous materials, relating to the line
          item where this is different to or not specified within the
          heading section.

1550         EQD, Equipment details
             A segment to define fixed information regarding equipment
             to be used in conjunction with the ordered item, and if
             required, to indicate responsibility for supply of the
             equipment, e.g. a container identification.

1560         HAN, Handling instructions
             A segment providing information on required handling of
             materials and additionally, if required, identifying
             hazardous materials in the ordered item.

1570         MEA, Measurements
             A segment providing measurement information for the
             equipment.

1580         FTX, Free text
             A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
             form, to give further clarification, when required, to
             the equipment and handling details. In computer to
             computer exchanges such text will normally require the
             receiver to process this segment manually.


1590      Segment group 37:RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX
          A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or
          regulations with which the supplier must comply to meet
          requirements e.g. building regulations, safety requirements,
          etc.

1600         RCS, Requirements and conditions
             A segment to enable industry or national requirements to
             be specified.

1610         RFF, Reference
             A segment identifying the referenced document by its
             number and, where appropriate, a line number.

1620         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
             the references.

1630         FTX, Free text
             A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
             form, used when additional information is needed but
             cannot be accommodated within other segments. In computer
             to computer exchanges such text will normally require the
             receiver to process this segment manually.


1640      Segment group 38:PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
          A group of segments specifying the terms of payment for the
          applicable item.

1650         PAT, Payment terms basis
             A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time
             basis.

1660         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if
             needed, of any payments, discounts, instalments etc.

1670         PCD, Percentage details
             A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as
             well as instalment percentage.

1680         MOA, Monetary amount
             A segment specifying amounts related to payment
             discounts, penalties or instalments.


1690      Segment group 39:PAC-MEA-QTY-DTM-SG40-SG41
          A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical
          dimensions, and marks and numbers for goods referenced in
          the line item.

1700         PAC, Package
             A segment specifying the number of packages and the
             physical type of packaging for the line item, e.g. pallet
             type.

1710         MEA, Measurements
             A segment specifying physical measurements of packages
             described in the PAC segment. e.g. cube or gross weight.

1720         QTY, Quantity
             A segment specifying maximum stack ability and number of
             articles in a package.

1730         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment providing the effective date of the package.


1740         Segment group 40:RFF-DTM
             A group of segments giving references e.g. to a packing
             instruction document relevant to a particular package
             type and its date/time/period of issue.

1750            RFF, Reference
                A segment identifying the packing instruction
                document.

1760            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment specifying the date/time related to the
                referenced document.


1770         Segment group 41:PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
             A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on
             individual physical units.

1780            PCI, Package identification
                A segment specifying markings and labels used on
                individual physical units (packages) described in the
                PAC segment.

1790            RFF, Reference
                A segment identifying the master label number.

1800            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package
                markings.

1810            GIN, Goods identity number
                A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers
                for use with the package markings.


1820      Segment group 42:NAD-LOC-SG43-SG44-SG45
          A group of segments identifying the parties with associated
          information, relevant to the line item only.

1830         NAD, Name and address
             A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties,
             in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to
             the line item. It is recommended that where possible only
             the coded form of the party ID should be specified, e.g.
             the buyer and seller are known to each other, thus only
             the coded ID is required, but the consignee or delivery
             address may vary and would have to be clearly specified,
             preferably in structured format.

1840         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment giving more specific location information of
             the party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal
             site/building number.


1850         Segment group 43:RFF-DTM
             A group of segments giving references only relevant to
             the specified party rather than the whole message.

1860            RFF, Reference
                A segment identifying the reference by its number and
                where appropriate a line number within a document.

1870            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment specifying the date and/or time related to
                the reference.


1880         Segment group 44:DOC-DTM
             A group of segments identifying the documentary
             requirements of the specified party.

1890            DOC, Document/message details
                A segment identifying and providing information
                relating to the documents required by the party
                specified by the NAD segment. For example, the party
                may require a Certificate of Analysis.

1900            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment specifying the date and/or time of the
                document.


1910         Segment group 45:CTA-COM
             A group of segments giving contact details of the
             specific person or department within the party identified
             in the NAD segment.

1920            CTA, Contact information
                A segment to identify a person or department, and
                their function, to whom communications should be
                directed.

1930            COM, Communication contact
                A segment to identify a communications type and number
                for the contact specified in the CTA segment.


1940      Segment group 46:ALC-ALI-DTM-SG47-SG48-SG49-SG50-SG51
          A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for an
          item. 
          
          The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be
          a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate in the
          dependent segment groups.

1950         ALC, Allowance or charge
             A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where
             necessary its calculation sequence.

1960         ALI, Additional information
             A segment indicating that the allowance or charge
             specified is subject to special conditions owing to
             origin, customs preference or commercial factors.

1970         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment to give validity start/end dates or periods for
             allowance/charge.


1980         Segment group 47:QTY-RNG
             A group of segments specifying the quantity of the
             allowance or charge with its measure unit specifier. A
             range to which the allowance or charge applies may be
             specified e.g. An allowance of a free quantity of 20
             pieces may be specified if the goods quantity is greater
             than 1000 pieces.

1990            QTY, Quantity
                A segment identifying the type of quantity and the
                quantity related to the allowance or charge.

2000            RNG, Range details
                A segment specifying, if required, the range to which
                the allowance or charge applies.


2010         Segment group 48:PCD-RNG
             A group of segments specifying the percentage for the
             allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is
             calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction
             of 5% may be specified if the goods quantity is within
             the range 5 tons to 10 tons.

2020            PCD, Percentage details
                A segment identifying the percentage and the
                percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance
                or charge.

2030            RNG, Range details
                A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
                application of the percentage.


2040         Segment group 49:MOA-RNG
             A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an
             allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or
             charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of BEF
             5000 may be specified if goods value is greater than BEF
             100000.

2050            MOA, Monetary amount
                A segment identifying the monetary amount for the
                allowance or charge.

2060            RNG, Range details
                A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
                application of the allowance/charge amount.


2070         Segment group 50:RTE-RNG
             A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and
             basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The
             allowance/charge amount is 3 DEM per 10 tons.

2080            RTE, Rate details
                A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis
                for calculation.

2090            RNG, Range details
                A segment specifying, if required, the range for the
                application of the allowance/charge rate.


2100         Segment group 51:TAX-MOA
             A group of segments specifying tax related information
             for the allowance or charge.

2110            TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
                A segment specifying the tax type, category, and rate,
                or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.

2120            MOA, Monetary amount
                A segment specifying the amount for the allowance or
                charge tax.


2130      Segment group 52:TDT-QTY-SG53
          A group of segments identifying the mode and means of
          transport, location and relevant dates and times for
          transportation, relating to the line item, where this is
          different to or not specified within the heading section.

2140         TDT, Details of transport
             A segment specifying the mode, means and identification
             of the transport for the goods item being ordered, where
             this is different to or not specified within the heading
             section.

2150         QTY, Quantity
             A segment to specify quantities relevant to
             transportation, e.g. delivery quantity.


2160         Segment group 53:LOC-DTM
             A group of segments giving the location and date/time
             information relative to the transportation.

2170            LOC, Place/location identification
                A segment identifying locations relevant to the
                transport specified in the TDT segment.

2180            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment identifying the date/time details of
                departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for
                the specified location.


2190      Segment group 54:SCC-FTX-SG55
          A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules
          relating to quantities, frequencies, and dates, required for
          the line item, where this is different to or not specified
          within the heading section.

2200         SCC, Scheduling conditions
             A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule
             being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be
             established, e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for
             a weekly pattern.

2210         FTX, Free text
             A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
             form, used when additional information is needed but
             cannot be accommodated within other segments. In computer
             to computer exchanges such text will normally require the
             receiver to process this segment manually.


2220         Segment group 55:QTY-DTM
             A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities,
             date/time details of the schedule and where required the
             reference of the schedule.

2230            QTY, Quantity
                A segment to specify quantities relating to the
                schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment,
                e.g. delivery quantity.

2240            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
                the quantity and schedule details in the SCC/QTY
                segments. This segment may be repeated to indicate
                date/time ranges, e.g. start and end dates for a
                delivery pattern, or delivery window.

4.1.3  Summary section

       Information to be provided in the Summary section:

2250   UNS, Section control
       A service segment placed before the first user data segment in
       the summary section.

2260   MOA, Monetary amount
       A segment giving the total amounts for the whole message.

2270   CNT, Control total
       A segment by which control totals may be provided by the sender
       for checking by the receiver.


2280   Segment group 56:ALC-MOA-ALI
       A group of segments to summarize the allowances and charges,
       Monetary amounts for the entire quote.

2290      ALC, Allowance or charge
          A segment identifying the charge or allowance type to be
          summarized.

2300      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying the summary amount for the allowance or
          charge.

2310      ALI, Additional information
          A segment indicating that allowance or charge specified is
          subject to special conditions owing to the origin, customs
          preference or commercial factors.

2320   UNT, Message trailer
       A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of
       segments in the message and the control reference number of the
       message.

4.2   Data segment index (Alphabetical sequence by tag)

          AJT Adjustment details
          ALC Allowance or charge
          ALI Additional information
          APR Additional price information
          BGM Beginning of message
          CAV Characteristic value
          CCI Characteristic/class id
          CNT Control total
          COM Communication contact
          CTA Contact information
          CUX Currencies
          DGS Dangerous goods
          DLM Delivery limitations
          DOC Document/message details
          DTM Date/time/period
          EQD Equipment details
          FII Financial institution information
          FTX Free text
          GIN Goods identity number
          GIR Related identification numbers
          HAN Handling instructions
          IMD Item description
          IRQ Information required
          LIN Line item
          LOC Place/location identification
          MEA Measurements
          MOA Monetary amount
          NAD Name and address
          PAC Package
          PAI Payment instructions
          PAT Payment terms basis
          PCD Percentage details
          PCI Package identification
          PIA Additional product id
          PRI Price details
          QTY Quantity
          QVR Quantity variances
          RCS Requirements and conditions
          RFF Reference
          RNG Range details
          RTE Rate details
          SCC Scheduling conditions
          TAX Duty/tax/fee details
          TDT Details of transport
          TOD Terms of delivery or transport
          UNH Message header
          UNS Section control
          UNT Message trailer

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