L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers.
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
L5-01
Lading Line Item Number
Numeric (N0)
Optional
1
3
-
Sequential line number for a lading item.
L5-02
Lading Description
String (AN)
Optional
1
50
-
Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes.
L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
L5-03
Commodity Code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
30
-
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.
L5-04
Commodity Code Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
1
-
Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code.
L5-05
Packaging Code
String (AN)
Optional
3
5
-
Code identifying the type of packaging. Part 1. Packaging form. Part 2. Packaging Material.
L5-06
Marks and Numbers
String (AN)
Conditional
1
45
-
Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment.
L5-07
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
-
Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87).
L5-08
Commodity Code Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
1
-
Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code.
L5-09
Commodity Code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
30
-
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.
L5-10
Compartment ID Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car.