Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
37
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C
999
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A group of segments to describe the goods items for which transport is undertaken.
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C
99
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Function:
 
To specify handling and where necessary, notify hazards.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C524
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
C
A
   
Handling instruction description code
C
an..3
R
 
=
Hang garment
=
Outsized (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Crushable (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Foodstuffs (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Handle with care (GS1 Temporary Code)
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Stacking restricted (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Unstackable (GS1 Temporary Code)
Code list identification code
C
an..17
A
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
=
Assigned by national trade agency
DE 3055 must be used if DE 4079 is used and does not contain an UN/EDIFACT code.
4078
Handling instruction description
C
an..70
O
   
C218
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
C
O
 
The identification of hazardous materials is carried out using the DGS and FTX segments at goods item level.
7419
Hazardous material category name code
C
an..7
D
 
The preferred way to provide 'ADR international classification' or 'Hazardous material standard text' is to use DE 1131.
Used to provide the material class code of an organization.
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
 
=
Accord Europeen au transport international dangereuses (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Hazardous material standard text (GS1 Temporary Code)
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
7418
Hazardous material category name
C
an..35
O
 
To be used when no code value is available for DE7419.
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to provide handling instructions relevant to the transport line item identified in the GID segment.

Example:
HAN+EAT::9'
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