Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
46
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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
9
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Function:
 
To indicate the type of cargo as a general classification.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C703
NATURE OF CARGO
C
R
   
Cargo type classification code
M
an..3
M
 
=
Hazardous cargo
=
General cargo
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify the exact nature of the goods.

Example:
GDS+11'
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