This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Freight Invoice Transaction Set (859) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide the sender with the capability to transmit an invoice, including charges, allowances, and details, for transportation services rendered.
This transaction set can also be used to exchange transportation services invoice information based on services provided in accordance with Government transportation rules and regulations. It may be used by the U.S. Civilian Government, U.S. Department of Defense, and any of their trading partners to exchange invoice information resulting from the shipment of freight, household goods, and passengers. This transaction set fulfills financial information requirements established by the U.S. Government.
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To transmit basic data relating to the carrier's invoice
To indicate type of invoice and number of shipments
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments
To specify the authority for authorizing an action and the date authentication is made
To assign a priority to a booking which would increase the possibility that this cargo would be booked on said voyage and not be shut out
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To specify terms of sale
To specify pertinent dates and times
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To cross-reference additional equipment to a primary piece of equipment
To identify the rail origin of the shipment
To identify the rail destination of the shipment
To specify airline and airport routing sequences
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions
To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services
To specify details related to insurance
To state terms and dates
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
This segment is used to specify a pro forma invoice and B13 Canadian Customs Export Declaration information, required by U.S. and Canadian customs
To specify the pick-up details including time, date, and equipment
To specify allowances, charges, or services
To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details
To specify the route using a single code
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment
To identify the equipment
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals
To specify carrier equipment
To specify identifying information
To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights, and ownership
To define motor vehicle identification and logistics
To identify the scale type and the location and time a shipment is weighed
To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To specify identifying information
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To specify identifying information
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To reference a line number in a transaction set
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To specify identifying information
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers
To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights
(See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charges for customer-requested service
To specify airline and airport routing sequences
To specify hazardous line items in terms of hazardous mnemonic, identification number, reportable quantities, and limited quantities
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To transmit information contained on an export license
To transmit import license number and effective dates
To specify the pick-up details including time, date, and equipment
To provide proof of delivery
To specify transportation instructions relating to shipment
To specify allowances, charges, or services
To specify line item subtotals
To specify information about a specific event
To specify delivery date
To identify the equipment
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
