To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments
To specify basic item identification data
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format
To specify quantity information
To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights(See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
70
SHP
Shipped/Received Information
To specify shipment and/or receipt information
To specify identifying information
To specify pertinent dates and times
100
PKG
Marking, Packaging, Loading
To describe marking, packaging, loading, and unloading requirements
To specify pricing information
120
SAC
Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Information
To request or identify a service, promotion, allowance, or charge; to specify the amount or percentage for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
140
N2
Additional Name Information
To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To specify identifying information
180
PER
Administrative Communications Contact
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To specify pertinent dates and times
