IFTMIN Shipping Instruction From Customer To INTTRA EDIFACT ...

Segment: RFF Reference
Position: 0200 (Trigger Segment)
Group: Segment Group 3 (Reference) Conditional (Optional)
Level: 1
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: A segment to express a reference which applies to the entire message such as: the
document/message number that is to be updated by this very message (according to data
element 1225 Message function code in segment BGM), booking reference, order
number, insurance contract, etc.
Dependency Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: RFF+BN:CARRIER BKG NBR
Notes:
-The Carrier Booking Number is RECOMMENDED for Inttra.
- INTTRA recommends that key reference values not exceed 17 characters.
- References intended to appear on a Bill of Lading should be included in
the appropriate Free Text segment, typically Goods Description (FTX+AAA)
- If Reference value is present, qualifier must also be provided.
- Multiple references per qualifier are allowed.
Please see the SI 3 Business Rule Spreadsheet referenced above for a detailed description
of use cases related to the following Localized Customs Rules:
United States Exports:
When Port of Load (0520LOC) is a US port, Internal Transaction Number (TN) is
mandatory either at the header or GID (for each commodity). If TN is provided at the
Header level, then TN must not be provided at the GID level and vice versa.
When Port of Load (0520LOC) is NOT a US port, Customer should NOT provide TN
either at the Header or GID level.
Data Element Summary
Data Component
Element Element Name Attributes
C506 REFERENCE M 1
Identification of a reference.
1153 Reference function code qualifier M an..3
Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
Accepted values:
ADU Broker reference 1
Used for Customs house Broker Reference Number
BM
Bill of lading number
BN
Booking reference number
Carrier Booking Number. This is required by carriers.
- Inclusion of carrier booking number facilitates
carrier message routing and processing.
- Omission of carrier booking number may result
in additional handling and processing time by the
carrier.
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