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 Quote 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
- 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 98A
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-PGI-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 + PGI, Product group information
A segment identifying the product's group where applicable.
1220 Segment group 28:CCI-CAV-MEA
A group of segments providing product characteristic and
product characteristic details.
1230 CCI, Characteristic/class id
A segment to identify product characteristic and, or the
characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the
business process.
1240 CAV, Characteristic value
A segment to specify common product characteristic by
value in either coded from or in free format.
1250 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.
1260 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.
1270 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment to identify the cost of components of a quoted
price, e.g. tooling cost, labour, and material cost, etc.
1280 QTY, Quantity
A segment to specify quantities relating to the cost
breakdown of the quoted prices.
1290 IMD, Item description
A segment for describing the product or services being
detailed in this group.
1300 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.
1310 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time/period relating to the
rate of exchange.
1320 Segment group 30:AJT-FTX
A segment group to give information about adjustment.
1330 AJT, Adjustment details
A segment giving adjustment details.
1340 FTX, Free text
A segment giving additional information on the
adjustment.
1350 Segment group 31:PRI-APR-RNG-CUX-DTM
A group of segments identifying the relevant pricing
information for the goods or services quoted.
1360 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.
1370 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.
1380 RNG, Range details
A segment to identify the ranges (quantity, amount, etc.)
to which the additional price information applies.
1390 CUX, Currencies
A segment to identify the currencies used in the
quotation message.
1400 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to identify the date/time/period information
related to the price change. e.g. period of validity.
1410 Segment group 32:RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references and where necessary,
their dates.
1420 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and
where appropriate a line number within a document.
1430 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time related to the
reference.
1440 Segment group 33:LOC-QTY-DTM
A group of segments specifying destination and quantity
details for consignments involving multi-destination
deliveries.
1450 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment indicating the location to which part of the
consignment is to be delivered.
1460 QTY, Quantity
A segment specifying the quantity to be delivered to the
identified location.
1470 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates and/or times that the
delivery should be made.
1480 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.
1490 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or
exemption, relating to the line item.
1500 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount for the identified
tax/fee.
1510 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.
1520 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.
1530 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used.
1540 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery
terms specified in the TOD segment.
1550 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.
1560 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.
1570 HAN, Handling instructions
A segment providing information on required handling of
materials and additionally, if required, identifying
hazardous materials in the ordered item.
1580 MEA, Measurements
A segment providing measurement information for the
equipment.
1590 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.
1600 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.
1610 RCS, Requirements and conditions
A segment to enable industry or national requirements to
be specified.
1620 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the referenced document by its
number and, where appropriate, a line number.
1630 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
the references.
1640 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.
1650 Segment group 38:PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment for the
applicable item.
1660 PAT, Payment terms basis
A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time
basis.
1670 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if
needed, of any payments, discounts, instalments etc.
1680 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as
well as instalment percentage.
1690 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying amounts related to payment
discounts, penalties or instalments.
1700 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.
1710 PAC, Package
A segment specifying the number of packages and the
physical type of packaging for the line item, e.g. pallet
type.
1720 MEA, Measurements
A segment specifying physical measurements of packages
described in the PAC segment. e.g. cube or gross weight.
1730 QTY, Quantity
A segment specifying maximum stack ability and number of
articles in a package.
1740 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment providing the effective date of the package.
1750 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.
1760 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the packing instruction
document.
1770 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time related to the
referenced document.
1780 Segment group 41:PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on
individual physical units.
1790 PCI, Package identification
A segment specifying markings and labels used on
individual physical units (packages) described in the
PAC segment.
1800 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the master label number.
1810 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package
markings.
1820 GIN, Goods identity number
A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers
for use with the package markings.
1830 Segment group 42:NAD-LOC-SG43-SG44-SG45
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated
information, relevant to the line item only.
1840 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.
1850 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.
1860 Segment group 43:RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to
the specified party rather than the whole message.
1870 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and
where appropriate a line number within a document.
1880 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time related to
the reference.
1890 Segment group 44:DOC-DTM
A group of segments identifying the documentary
requirements of the specified party.
1900 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.
1910 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time of the
document.
1920 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.
1930 CTA, Contact information
A segment to identify a person or department, and
their function, to whom communications should be
directed.
1940 COM, Communication contact
A segment to identify a communications type and number
for the contact specified in the CTA segment.
1950 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.
1960 ALC, Allowance or charge
A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where
necessary its calculation sequence.
1970 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.
1980 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to give validity start/end dates or periods for
allowance/charge.
1990 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.
2000 QTY, Quantity
A segment identifying the type of quantity and the
quantity related to the allowance or charge.
2010 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range to which
the allowance or charge applies.
2020 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.
2030 PCD, Percentage details
A segment identifying the percentage and the
percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance
or charge.
2040 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the percentage.
2050 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.
2060 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment identifying the monetary amount for the
allowance or charge.
2070 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the allowance/charge amount.
2080 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.
2090 RTE, Rate details
A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis
for calculation.
2100 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range for the
application of the allowance/charge rate.
2110 Segment group 51:TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information
for the allowance or charge.
2120 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A segment specifying the tax type, category, and rate,
or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.
2130 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount for the allowance or
charge tax.
2140 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.
2150 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.
2160 QTY, Quantity
A segment to specify quantities relevant to
transportation, e.g. delivery quantity.
2170 Segment group 53:LOC-DTM
A group of segments giving the location and date/time
information relative to the transportation.
2180 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the
transport specified in the TDT segment.
2190 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying the date/time details of
departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for
the specified location.
2200 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.
2210 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.
2220 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.
2230 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.
2240 QTY, Quantity
A segment to specify quantities relating to the
schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment,
e.g. delivery quantity.
2250 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:
2260 UNS, Section control
A service segment placed before the first user data segment in
the summary section.
2270 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment giving the total amounts for the whole message.
2280 CNT, Control total
A segment by which control totals may be provided by the sender
for checking by the receiver.
2290 Segment group 56:ALC-MOA-ALI
A group of segments to summarize the allowances and charges,
Monetary amounts for the entire quote.
2300 ALC, Allowance or charge
A segment identifying the charge or allowance type to be
summarized.
2310 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the summary amount for the allowance or
charge.
2320 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.
2330 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
+ PGI Product group information
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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