Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
48
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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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A group of segments to specify measurements applicable to a goods item.
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C
1
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Function:
 
To specify the number of units.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C523
NUMBER OF UNIT DETAILS
M
M
   
6350
Units quantity
C
n..15
R
   
Unit type code qualifier
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify the number of packages (despatch units) within the goods item to which the measurement applies.

Example:
EQN+10'
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