0. INTRODUCTION
This specification provides the definition of the International
movement of goods governmental regulatory message (SANCRT) to
be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading
partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Functional Definition
The SANCRT message permits a commercial operator to apply to a
national agency for the issue of a certificate, permit,
authorization etc. in respect of products to be imported or
exported. It further permits the issuing authority to transmit
to the applicant and to the exporting or importing country's
relevant national authority, (e.g. Customs, Agriculture etc.)
the details of the certificate, permit or authorization in
respect of those products thus facilitating the import/export
clearance of the consignment whilst ensuring that all
certificate, permit, authorization requirements are met.
1.2 Field of Application
The International movement of goods governmental regulatory
message may be used for both national and international
applications. It is based on universal practice related to
administration, commerce and transport, and is not dependent on
the type of business or industry.
1.3 Principles
This message may be used nationally and internationally by
government authorities and commercial entities requesting,
issuing or verifying permits, certificates, authorizations,
licences, etc. in respect of imported and exported goods.
Typically the message would be used:
a) by an importer or exporter to request an issuing authority
to issue a certificate, permit, etc.;
b) by an issuing authority to inform the applicant that a
certificate, permit, etc. has been issued;
c) by an issuing authority to inform the national Customs
authority of the details of the consignment that has been
certified, licensed, etc.;
d) by an issuing authority to inform an overseas authority
(e.g. Food and Drug, Agriculture etc.) of the details of a
consignment that has been certified, licensed, etc.
The message is intended to cover a wide range of products
requiring authorization, certification, etc. for a wide variety
of reasons (e.g. sanitary/phytosanitary certification,
certificate of origin, certificate of authenticity, import and
export permits or licenses for various goods).
- The message may be used for either imported or exported
products. In both cases a single message is used for a product
type consigned from a single consignor to a single consignee.
- A certificate may cover several product items. A certificate
should however be limited to product items of the same type or
category.
- All products covered by a certificate are transported
together on the same transport vehicle or vehicle set at the
same time. Transport can however occur over more than one
stage.
- The product may be in zero, one or more containers.
- Inclusion of standard endorsements or generic textual
declarations in the certificate is discouraged. It is
recommended that these and other certification protocol
requirements be accounted for outside the certificate in
individual trading partner agreements.
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.
0010 UNH, Message header
A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message.
The message type code for the International movement of goods
governmental regulatory message is SANCRT.
Note: International movement of goods governmental regulatory
messages conforming to this document must contain the following
data in segment UNH, composite S009:
Data element 0065 SANCRT
0052 D
0054 97B
0051 UN
0020 BGM, Beginning of message
A segment uniquely identifying the type of document (e.g.
certificate of origin, export licence, application for
licence), its function and the document reference number.
0030 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying dates relevant to the document specified
in the above BGM (e.g. date of issue, the validity period, the
date on which licence is available for inspection, the date
goods are available for inspection, the authentication date,
time of the document).
0040 + STS, Status
A segment specifying status information relevant to the entire
message (e.g. the status of a request or operational process
relating to the certificate, permit, etc.).
0050 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the entire message
(e.g. country of origin, country of ultimate destination,
country of destination, present location of goods,
identification of transit countries, country of export, region
of export).
0060 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying references related to the entire message
(e.g. Customs declaration number, exporters textile control
registration number, form A reference number, certificate
number, slaughter plant licence number, processing plant
licence number).
0070 FTX, Free text
A segment specifying textual information in code or clear form,
to give further clarification where required to the entire
message (e.g. special comments, certification statements, goods
description).
0080 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying measurements relevant to the products
covered by the entire message (e.g. net weights of goods,
quantity of goods, quantity covered by quota).
0090 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment identifying monetary amounts related to the whole
message (e.g. invoice value, special handling charges,
transport charges, customs value).
0100 | GIS, General indicator
A segment identifying how processing of the message is to be
qualified.
0110 CST, Customs status of goods
A segment identifying the Commodity code which relates to the
whole message.
0120 Segment group 1: DOC-DTM-LOC
A group of segments identifying documentary requirements where
they are needed as supporting information for the entire
message.
0130 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying a specific document required as
supporting information for the entire message.
0140 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date related to the document
specified in the above DOC (e.g. date of issue of the
document or the presentation period within which the
document must be presented).
0150 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations related to a document (e.g.
the place of issue of document identified in the above DOC).
0160 | Segment group 2: PNA-ADR-SG3
A group of segments identifying parties relevant to the entire
certificate, with any related contacts and communication
numbers.
0170 + PNA, Party identification
A segment identifying the name or other references of a
party associated with the message (e.g. importer, consignor,
consignee, exporter, applicant, transport company,
manufacturer, company to which product is to be transferred,
certificate issuing authority, authenticating party).
0180 + ADR, Address
A segment identifying the address of a party associated with
the message (e.g. importer, consignor, consignee, exporter,
applicant, transport company, manufacturer, company to which
product is to be transferred, certificate issuing authority,
authenticating party).
0190 | Segment group 3: CTA-COM
A group of segments identifying a contact and communication
numbers for the party specified in the above PNA.
0200 CTA, Contact information
A segment giving additional contact information for the
person or department specified as a relevant party, to
whom communication should be directed.
0210 COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or
other communications number of the contact specified for
the relevant party.
0220 Segment group 4: TDT-DTM-LOC-RFF
A group of segments specifying how products described on the
message are transported, possibly in multiple stages.
0230 TDT, Details of transport
A segment identifying the mode and means of transport, and
the transport vehicle used (e.g. vessel voyage number or
aircraft flight number, vessel or aircraft name, vessel or
aircraft registration number).
0240 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date related to the transport of
product (e.g. date of departure and date of arrival of each
transport stage).
0250 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to a transport
stage.
0260 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying an additional document or regulatory
references relevant to a transport stage.
0270 Segment group 5: PAC-PCI-MEA
A group of segments specifying the number, characteristics, and
identification markings of packaging relevant to the entire
message.
0280 PAC, Package
A segment identifying the number and type of packages
relevant to the entire message.
0290 PCI, Package identification
A segment identifying markings and labels on packages
relevant to the entire message.
0300 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying measurements relevant to packaging of
the product covered by the entire message (e.g. weights of
inner and outer packages).
0310 Segment group 6: EQD-TMP-SG7
A group of segments identifying equipment used to transport of
product covered by the entire message.
0320 EQD, Equipment details
A segment identifying a unit of equipment used to transport
the product covered by the entire message (e.g. container or
ships hold).
0330 TMP, Temperature
A segment to identify temperature details related to the
equipment unit specified in EQD.
0340 Segment group 7: SEL-DTM-LOC
A group of segments identifying seals applied a unit of
equipment used to transport the product covered by the
entire message.
0350 SEL, Seal number
A segment identifying a seal and the seal issuer for the
unit of equipment.
0360 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date relevant to the sealing of
the unit of equipment.
0370 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the sealing
of the unit of equipment (e.g. place where seal applied).
0380 | Segment group 8: PRC-IMD-MEA-DTM-LOC-DOC-RFF-TMP-SG9
A group of segments identifying a process applied to the
product, packaging or transport equipment covered by the entire
message, and related names, addresses, dates, measurements and
references.
0390 PRC, Process identification
A segment identifying a process relevant to the entire
message (e.g. pest treatment, slaughtering, packing,
storage, testing, preservation and materials such as
chemicals associated with the process).
0400 IMD, Item description
A segment used to indicate chemicals, active ingredients
etc. used in processing.
0410 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying various measurement factors for the
process (e.g. temperature during storage or chemical
concentrations during treatment).
0420 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date and or time relevant to the
process (e.g. duration of a specific process).
0430 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the process.
0440 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying a specific document required as
supporting information for the process.
0450 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying an additional reference or regulation
relevant to the process.
0460 TMP, Temperature
A segment to identify temperature details related to the
process.
0470 + Segment group 9: PNA-ADR-SG10
A group of segments identifying a party relevant to a
process applied to all product, packaging or transport
equipment covered by the entire message, together with any
related addresses, contacts and communication numbers.
0480 + PNA, Party identification
A segment identifying the name or other reference to a
party associated with a process applied to product or
associated equipment (e.g. the identifier of a treatment,
packing, storage, inspection or testing organisation).
0490 + ADR, Address
A segment identifying the address of a party associated
with a process applied to a product or associated
equipment (e.g. the address of a treatment, packing,
storage, inspection or testing organisation).
0500 + Segment group 10:CTA-COM
A group of segments identifying contact and communication
numbers for the party specified in the above PNA.
0510 + CTA, Contact information
A segment giving additional contact information for
the person or department specified as a relevant
party, to whom communication should be directed.
0520 + COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or
other communications number of the contact specified
as relevant party.
0530 Segment group 11:LIN-CST-MEA-PIA-IMD-GIN-RFF-ATT-DTM-LOC-FTX-
QTY-MOA-SG12-SG13-SG15-SG16-SG18
A group of segments identifying line item details for a
certificate, permit, authorization, etc.
0540 LIN, Line item
A segment identifying product item details for a line on the
message.
0550 CST, Customs status of goods
A segment identifying the Commodity code at item level.
0560 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying measurements relevant to the product
item (e.g. net and gross weights, number of items or age).
0570 PIA, Additional product id
A segment specifying additional or substitutional product
item identifiers. The segment should be used for example to
specify any tariff classification relevant to the product
item.
0580 IMD, Item description
A segment describing the product item in an industry or free
format. The segment could also be used to describe
attributes such as species or breed.
0590 GIN, Goods identity number
A segment specifying additional identifiers related to the
product item (e.g. animal tag numbers).
0600 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying references related to the product item
(e.g. quota reference number, export authorization number,
permit holder reference number, product serial number).
0610 ATT, Attribute
A segment further identifying attributes of the product item
(e.g. product sex).
0620 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date relevant to the product item
(e.g. the use by date).
0630 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the product
item (e.g. country of origin where different to country of
export).
0640 FTX, Free text
A segment specifying textual information in code or clear
form, to give further clarification where required for the
product item (e.g. scientific name of the product item, any
declarations or comments specific to the product item, and
the names of product contaminates).
0650 QTY, Quantity
A segment identifying quantity details relevant to the
product item (e.g. quantity manufactured, quantity in
commercial units, quantity in control units, quantity in
quota units, quantity shipped).
0660 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment identifying monetary amounts related to the
product item (e.g. customs value, item price).
0670 Segment group 12:DOC-DTM-LOC
A group of segments identifying related documents specific
to a licence, certificate, permit, etc. line.
0680 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying a specific document required as
supporting information for a certificate, permit,
authorization line.
0690 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date related to the document
(e.g. date of issue of the document, the presentation
period within which the document must be presented).
0700 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location related to the document
(e.g. place of issue of the document).
0710 | Segment group 13:PNA-ADR-SG14
A group of segments identifying a party relevant to a line
item, together with any related addresses, contacts and
communication numbers.
0720 + PNA, Party identification
A segment identifying the name or other reference to a
party relevant to a line item.
0730 + ADR, Address
A segment identifying the address of a party relevant to
a line item.
0740 | Segment group 14:CTA-COM
A group of segments identifying contact and communication
numbers for the party specified in the above PNA.
0750 | CTA, Contact information
A segment giving additional contact information for
the person or department specified as a relevant party
to whom communication should be directed.
0760 | COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or
other communications number of the contact specified
as the relevant party.
0770 Segment group 15:PAC-PCI-MEA
A group of segments specifying the number, characteristics,
and identification markings of individual packages.
0780 PAC, Package
A segment identifying the number and type of packages
relevant to the product item.
0790 PCI, Package identification
A segment identifying markings and labels on packages
relevant to the product item.
0800 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying measurements relevant to packaging
of the product item (e.g. weights of inner and outer
packages).
0810 Segment group 16:EQD-TMP-SG17
A group of segments identifying equipment used to transport
the product item.
0820 EQD, Equipment details
A segment identifying a unit of equipment used to
transport the product item (e.g. container or ships
hold).
0830 TMP, Temperature
A segment to identify temperature details related to the
equipment.
0840 Segment group 17:SEL-DTM-LOC
A group of segments identifying seals applied a unit of
equipment used to transport the product item.
0850 SEL, Seal number
A segment identifying a seal and the seal issuer for
the unit of equipment.
0860 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date relevant to the sealing
of the unit of equipment.
0870 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the
sealing of the unit of equipment.
0880 | Segment group 18:PRC-IMD-MEA-DTM-LOC-DOC-RFF-TMP-SG19
A group of segments identifying a process applied to a
product item, and related names, addresses, dates,
measurements and references.
0890 PRC, Process identification
A segment identifying a process relevant to the product
item (e.g. pest treatment, slaughtering, packing,
storage, testing, reservation and materials such as
chemicals associated with the process).
0900 IMD, Item description
A segment used to indicate chemicals, active ingredients
etc. used in processing.
0910 MEA, Measurements
A segment identifying various measurement factors for the
process.
0920 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date relevant to the process
(e.g. duration of a specific process).
0930 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying a location relevant to the process.
0940 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying a specific document required as
supporting information for the process.
0950 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying an additional reference or
regulation relevant to the process.
0960 TMP, Temperature
A segment to identify temperature details related to the
process.
0970 + Segment group 19:PNA-ADR-SG20
A group of segments identifying a party relevant to a
product item process, together with any related
addresses, contacts and communication numbers.
0980 + PNA, Party identification
A segment identifying the name or other reference to a
party relevant to a product item process.
0990 + ADR, Address
A segment identifying the address of a party relevant
to a product item process.
1000 + Segment group 20:CTA-COM
A group of segments identifying contact and
communication numbers for the party specified in the
above PNA.
1010 + CTA, Contact information
A segment giving additional contact information for
the person or department specified as a relevant
party to whom communication should be directed.
1020 + COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying the phone number , fax number
or other communication number of the contact
specified as the relevant party.
1030 CNT, Control total
A segment to provide message control totals as required (e.g.
total number of line items, total number of containers, total
quantity shipped).
1040 Segment group 21:AUT-DTM
A group of segments permitting the verification of the
authenticity of the sender and the integrity of the data.
1050 AUT, Authentication result
A segment containing the result of the algorithm permitting
the verification of the authenticity of the sender and the
integrity of the data.
1060 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding
AUT.
1070 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)
+ ADR Address
ATT Attribute
AUT Authentication result
BGM Beginning of message
CNT Control total
COM Communication contact
CST Customs status of goods
CTA Contact information
DOC Document/message details
DTM Date/time/period
EQD Equipment details
FTX Free text
GIN Goods identity number
GIS General indicator
IMD Item description
LIN Line item
LOC Place/location identification
MEA Measurements
MOA Monetary amount
PAC Package
PCI Package identification
PIA Additional product id
+ PNA Party identification
PRC Process identification
QTY Quantity
RFF Reference
SEL Seal number
+ STS Status
TDT Details of transport
TMP Temperature
UNH Message header
UNT Message trailer
Contents of SANCRT