0.    INTRODUCTION

       This specification provides the definition of the Documentary
       credit application message (DOCAPP) 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 from a party requesting the issuance of a documentary
       credit to the party providing such a service. In this message,
       the conditions under which the sender of the message requires
       the documentary credit to be issued are given.

1.2   Field of Application

       The Documentary credit application 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

       Unless otherwise specified, the documentary credit is issued
       subject to the Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary
       Credits, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris, France,
       which are in effect on the date of issue.

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:
       
       - 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.
       
       - Free text information within the message should be avoided as
       this inhibits automatic processing.

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

       Data element  0065 DOCAPP
                     0052 D
                     0054 98A
                     0051 UN

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

0030   INP, Parties and instruction
       A segment specifying special documentary credit instructions.
       It specifies the confirmation instructions and, if applicable,
       any additional conditions, the method of issuance of the
       documentary credit, pre-advice instructions and documents
       delivery instructions.

0040   FCA, Financial charges allocation
       A segment specifying the allocation of charges.

0050   BUS, Business function
       A segment providing information related to the type of
       documentary credit (i.e. irrevocable or revocable, transferable
       or not transferable). It may also identify the geographic
       environment of the documentary credit.

0060   RFF, Reference
       A segment identifying, if applicable, the documentary credit
       number.

0070   DTM, Date/time/period
       A segment specifying the date and/or time the message is
       created and, if applicable, the presentation period within
       which documents are to be presented.

0080   FTX, Free text
       A segment with free text information used when additional
       information is needed but cannot be accommodated within other
       segments. This may be instructions and information about
       revolving documentary credits and other supplementary
       information.


0090   Segment group 1: FII-RFF-CTA-COM
       A group of segments identifying the financial institutions and
       account numbers involved in the documentary credit, their
       functions and notification references.

0100      FII, Financial institution information
          A segment identifying the financial institution(s)
          associated with the documentary credit, in coded or uncoded
          form, their functions and account numbers involved.
          Identification of the Applicant's Bank is mandatory for the
          DOCAPP message.

0110      RFF, Reference
          A segment specifying reference numbers of parties specified
          in the leading FII segment.

0120      CTA, Contact information
          A segment identifying a person or a department for the party
          specified in the leading FII segment to whom communication
          should be directed.

0130      COM, Communication contact
          A segment identifying communication type(s) and number(s) of
          person(s) or department(s) specified in the associated CTA
          segment.


0140   Segment group 2: NAD-RFF-CTA-COM
       A group of segments identifying the name and address of each
       non-financial party involved in the transaction, their
       functions and notification references.

0150      NAD, Name and address
          A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties
          associated with the documentary credit, in coded or uncoded
          form, and their functions. Identification of the Applicant
          and Beneficiary is mandatory for the DOCAPP message.

0160      RFF, Reference
          A segment specifying reference numbers of parties specified
          in the leading NAD segment.

0170      CTA, Contact information
          A segment identifying a person or a department for the party
          specified in the leading NAD segment to whom communication
          should be directed.

0180      COM, Communication contact
          A segment identifying communication type(s) and number(s) of
          person(s) or department(s) specified in the associated CTA
          segment.


0190   Segment group 3: DTM-LOC
       A group of segments specifying the expiry date of the
       documentary credit and, if applicable, the place where the
       documentary credit expires for the presentation of the required
       documents.

0200      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the expiry date of the documentary
          credit.

0210      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment specifying the place where the documentary credit
          expires for the presentation of the required documents.


0220   Segment group 4: MOA-SG5
       A group of segments specifying the amount and currency of the
       documentary credit and, if applicable, any additional amounts
       covered under the documentary credit. It may also specify the
       tolerance or specification of the amount(s).

0230      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying the amount and currency of the
          documentary credit and, if applicable, any additional
          amounts covered under the documentary credit.
          
          Specification of the documentary credit amount is mandatory
          for the DOCAPP message.


0240      Segment group 5: ALC-PCD
          A group of segments specifying the tolerance or
          specification of the amount(s) specified in Segment Group 4.

0250         ALC, Allowance or charge
             A segment specifying the tolerance or specification of
             the amount(s) specified in Segment Group 4.

0260         PCD, Percentage details
             A segment specifying the amount tolerance in percentage.


0270   Segment group 6: LOC-DTM
       A group of segments specifying from where and to where the
       shipment(s) under the documentary credit must be made and
       relevant dates for the transport of goods.

0280      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment specifying from where and to where shipment(s)
          under the documentary credit must be made.

0290      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date or period of shipment.


0300   Segment group 7: PAI-LOC
       A group of segments specifying with whom the documentary credit
       is available.

0310      PAI, Payment instructions
          A segment specifying with whom the documentary credit is
          available.

0320      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying the city and/or country where the
          documentary credit is available with any bank.


0330   Segment group 8: PAT-FII-DTM-MOA-PCD-FTX
       A group of segments specifying the method of availability of
       the documentary credit.

0340      PAT, Payment terms basis
          A segment specifying the method of availability. It may also
          specify at which maturity date payment is to be made and how
          the maturity date is to be determined.

0350      FII, Financial institution information
          A segment identifying, when necessary, the party on whom
          drafts must be drawn.

0360      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying, when necessary, a specific maturity
          date.

0370      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying in those cases that the documentary
          credit should be available by mixed payment (e.g. sight
          payment and deferred payment) the part of the documentary
          credit amount that is payable by sight payment, deferred
          payment, etc.

0380      PCD, Percentage details
          A segment specifying in those cases that the documentary
          credit should be available by mixed payment (e.g. sight
          payment and deferred payment) the part of the documentary
          credit amount in percentage which is payable by sight
          payment, deferred payment, etc.

0390      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying how the maturity date is to be
          determined or indicate at which usance time draft(s) must be
          drawn in uncoded form.


0400   Segment group 9: TOD-LOC
       A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery.

0410      TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
          A segment identifying the terms of delivery.

0420      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying locations relevant to the terms of
          delivery specified in the leading TOD segment.


0430   Segment group 10:TSR-LOC
       A group of segments specifying instructions about transhipments
       and partial shipments under the documentary credit.

0440      TSR, Transport service requirements
          A segment specifying whether transhipments and/or partial
          shipments are allowed or not.

0450      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying a certain city and/or country where
          transhipment is allowed or not allowed.


0460   Segment group 11:INP-FTX-DTM
       A group of segments specifying special instructions and related
       information from the Applicant to parties identified in Segment
       Group 1 and/or Segment Group 2.

0470      INP, Parties and instruction
          A segment identifying the party which is to carry out the
          instruction and the party to be contacted followed by the
          instruction in coded form.

0480      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying instructions in uncoded form.

0490      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the earliest and latest dates and/or
          times by which the specified instructions must be carried
          out. It will be repeated when more than one date or time is
          to be provided.


0500   Segment group 12:GIS-MOA-LOC-NAD-RCS-FTX
       A group of segments providing special information not covered
       by other segments, for use by central and regulatory
       authorities requiring statistical and other types of data. It
       includes identification of the authority for which the
       information is intended followed by free text information.

0510      GIS, General indicator
          A segment identifying what processing should be completed by
          regulatory authorities.

0520      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment giving the amount and the currency of each
          transaction to be reported.

0530      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment giving different origins/destinations (places) of
          goods/investment/services.

0540      NAD, Name and address
          A segment identifying a party related to the informative
          text.

0550      RCS, Requirements and conditions
          A segment giving the nature (e.g. goods, transport services)
          and direction of each transaction to be reported in coded
          form.

0560      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying supplementary information for the
          central/regulatory authority in uncoded form.


0570   Segment group 13:RFF-DTM-FTX
       A group of segments giving references and where necessary,
       their dates, relating to the description of goods or services
       (e.g. purchase order, delivery contract) followed by the
       description of goods or services in uncoded form.

0580      RFF, Reference
          A segment specifying the reference number of a purchase
          order, delivery contract, etc.

0590      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date related to the reference
          number specified in the leading RFF segment.

0600      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying the description of goods or services in
          free text form.


0610   Segment group 14:DOC-MOA-PCD-LOC-FTX-SG15-SG16
       A group of segments specifying the documents required under the
       documentary credit and the requirements for each document. It
       may also identify party(ies) related to these requirements.

0620      DOC, Document/message details
          A segment specifying the documents required under the
          documentary credit. It may also specify, where necessary,
          the number of copies and originals of document required.

0630      MOA, Monetary amount
          A segment specifying, when necessary, the value of insurance
          for an insurance certificate or an insurance policy in
          monetary amount and/or the amount of a debit or credit note.

0640      PCD, Percentage details
          A segment specifying, when necessary, the value of insurance
          for an insurance certificate or an insurance policy in
          percentage and/or the percentage of a debit or credit note.

0650      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying the city and/or country where claims
          under an insurance certificate or an insurance policy are
          payable.

0660      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying the insured risks and/or documentary
          requirements in uncoded form.


0670      Segment group 15:ICD-DTM-FTX
          A segment group specifying the insurance covers required for
          an insurance certificate/insurance policy specified in the
          DOC segment of segment group 14.

0680         ICD, Insurance cover description
             A segment specifying the insurance covers required for an
             insurance certificate/insurance policy in coded form.

0690         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment specifying the version of standard cover clause
             specified in the ICD segment.

0700         FTX, Free text
             A segment specifying the non-standard cover texts or
             restrictions or expansions to the standard cover clause.


0710      Segment group 16:ALI-SG17
          A segment group specifying the documentary requirements in
          coded form for documents specified in the DOC segment of
          Segment Group 14.

0720         ALI, Additional information
             A segment specifying the documentary requirements in
             coded form and, where necessary, the country of origin.


0730         Segment group 17:NAD-CTA-COM
             A group of segments identifying party(ies) related to the
             ALI segment in Segment Group 15. It may also include
             contact information about each party, when necessary.

0740            NAD, Name and address
                A segment identifying party(ies) related to the ALI
                segment in segment group 15, in coded or uncoded form,
                and their functions.

0750            CTA, Contact information
                A segment identifying a person or a department for the
                party specified in the leading NAD segment to whom
                communication should be directed.

0760            COM, Communication contact
                A segment identifying communication type(s) and
                number(s) of person(s) or department(s) specified in
                the associated CTA segment.


0770   Segment group 18:AUT-DTM
       A group of segments specifying details of any authentication
       (validation) procedures applied to the DOCAPP message.

0780      AUT, Authentication result
          A segment specifying details of any authentication
          (validation) procedures applied to the DOCAPP message.

0790      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying the validation date/time.

0800   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)

          ALC Allowance or charge
          ALI Additional information
          AUT Authentication result
          BGM Beginning of message
          BUS Business function
          COM Communication contact
          CTA Contact information
          DOC Document/message details
          DTM Date/time/period
          FCA Financial charges allocation
          FII Financial institution information
          FTX Free text
          GIS General indicator
          ICD Insurance cover description
          INP Parties and instruction
          LOC Place/location identification
          MOA Monetary amount
          NAD Name and address
          PAI Payment instructions
          PAT Payment terms basis
          PCD Percentage details
          RCS Requirements and conditions
          RFF Reference
          TOD Terms of delivery or transport
          TSR Transport service requirements
          UNH Message header
          UNT Message trailer

Contents of DOCAPP