This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Rate Group Definition Transaction Set (490) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to define and name a group of elements (patron, geography, commodity, shipment conditions) pertinent to a tariff.
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To specify primary identification data for request or information
To assign an identification to a docket
To indicate the list identity for the details following
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
To specify general term text in a rate docket
To define the geographic region from or to which a rate docket applies
To specify condition restrictions or provisions applicable to the rate docket
To identify the commodity to which the application of a rate docket is restricted
To identify a party involved in a rate docket
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
