404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information
BNSF · X12 004010
BNSF’s published 404 specification, rendered as an interactive guide. Expand any segment to see its elements, data types, lengths and accepted codes — then validate your own document against it below.
Specification
71 of 71 segments
HEADING
ST
Transaction Set Header ST
pos 010
Optional
max —
ZC1
Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change ZC1
BNSF's systems uses equipment initial and number as the key to find a match within 4 days of its original receipt. Other matching keys are bill of lading number and origin/destination. If an origin point is attempted to be corrected, customer must supply the above information, including the waybill number and date (ZC104 and ZC105).
Corrections are automatically applied on intermodal shipments if it's received prior to equipment ramping or assignment. Corrections to carload shipments are handled on a manual basis. The corrected bill comes in, creates a voided transaction, and sends a printed copy to Customer Waybill Center for reviewal.
Each correction will create an interline 417 to include the ZC1 segment and BNSF forwards on to interline carriers if applicable and/or as long as BNSF still has responsibility of the car.
Example: ZC1*43002007*ABCD*123456*122109*19981231*AI*BNSF*R
pos 020
Optional
max —
BX
General Shipment Information BX
Example: BX*00*R*PP**BNSF*L**S
pos 030
Required
max —
BNX
Rail Shipment Information BNX
If customer intends for the railroad to weigh the shipment, the BX01 should reflect R, and the N704 (weight qualifier) should reflect E (estimate).
BNSF application systems converts the BX01 value to a two character equivalent shown below:
A agreement weights convert to PW
D destination weights convert to DW
R railroad scale weights convert to EW
S shipper scale weights convert to SW
T tariff weights convert to TW
N no weight required converts to CW
M manifest weight converts to SW
O official weight converts to WA
U mutually defined weight converts to CW
Example: BNX*A**S
pos 040
Optional
max —
M3
Release M3
BNSF uses its own applications to perform equipment release. This segment is for billing purposes only - it will not create an auto release of equipment based on time and date reflected within this segment.
Example: M3*B*199812311*1300
pos 050
Required
max —
N9
Reference Identification N9
Example: N9*BM*EDIC0001**19981231*1300
pos 060
Required
max 30
CM
Cargo Manifest CM
Example: CM*110*D*BALTIMORE*19981231*BOOKING1234*BNSF***VESSEL
pos 070
Optional
max 2
DTM
Certificationvariant 1 of 3
pos 090
Optional
max 5
DTM
Converted to Electronic Datevariant 2 of 3
pos 090
Optional
max 5
DTM
Delivery Requestedvariant 3 of 3
Example: DTM*002*19981231*1200*CT
pos 090
Optional
max 5
N7 Looprequired
N7
Equipment Details N7
If equipment information regarding weight, length, and ownership is not provided, BNSF refers to the UMLER equipment register to determine the above. If equipment is not registered there, it uses internal reference files based on past shipments on BNSF. If not found there, billing information will suspend for manual verification.
Example: N7*BN*123456*24000*N*******RR
pos 100
Required
max —
VC Loop
VC
Motor Vehicle Control VC
Example: VC*VINNUMBER1234567
pos 110
Required
max —
N1 Looprequired
N1
Name N1
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 112
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 114
Optional
max 2
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 116
Optional
max —
M7
Seal Numbers M7
Example: M7*SEAL1233456
pos 130
Optional
max 5
IC
Intermodal Chassis Equipment IC
Example: IC*ABCD*123456*5000*M*XXXX*2800*XXXX*DF
pos 150
Optional
max —
M12
In Bond Identifying Information M12
This segment is mandatory for all rail in-bond shipments. M1206 contains the conventional in-bond number. If this number is unknown, pass UNKNOWN here.
Example: M12*61*1234567*NA**$20PER***S4
pos 170
Optional
max 2
E1 Loop
E1
Empty Car Disposition Pended Destination Consignee E1
Example: E1*C5*1234567890
pos 171
Required
max —
E4
Empty Car Disposition Pended Destination City E4
Example: E4*DALLAS*TX*75755
pos 172
Optional
max —
E5
Empty Car Disposition Pended Destination Route E5
Example: E5*UP*I
pos 173
Optional
max 13
REF LoopMutually Definedvariant 1 of 3
REF
Reference Identification REF
There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.
pos 177
Required
max —
N1 Loop
N1
Name N1
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 179
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 180
Optional
max —
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 182
Optional
max —
REF LoopOcean Bill of Ladingvariant 2 of 3
REF
Reference Identification REF
There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.
pos 177
Required
max —
N1 Loop
N1
Name N1
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 179
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 180
Optional
max —
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 182
Optional
max —
REF LoopPermit Numbervariant 3 of 3
REF
Reference Identification REF
There is another REF segment found within the N1 loop under 4010 standards. BNSF recommends the use of this REF segment/loop for reference identification information.
Example: REF*PN*1234567890
pos 177
Required
max —
N1 Loop
N1
Name N1
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 179
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 180
Optional
max —
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 182
Optional
max —
F9
Origin Station F9
Example: F9**CHICAGO*IL
pos 190
Required
max —
D9
Destination Station D9
Example: D9**CHICAGO*IL
pos 200
Required
max —
N1 Looprequired
N1
Name N1
At least two are required to indicate the Shipper and Consignee.
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 210
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 220
Optional
max 2
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 230
Optional
max —
PER
Administrative Communications Contact PER
Example: PER*NT**TE*111-222-3333
pos 240
Optional
max 2
S1 Loop
S1
Stop Off Name S1
Example: S1*1*PACKERS WAREHOUSE***BNSF*P
pos 430
Required
max —
S2
Stop Off Address S2
Example: S2*1*1234 THIRD STREET
pos 440
Optional
max 2
S9
Stop Off Station S9
BNSF will weigh equipment at the first available scale.
Example: S9*1**BILLINGS*MT**PU
pos 448
Optional
max —
N1
Name N1
Example: N1*SH*ACME COMPANY
pos 449
Required
max —
N3
Address Information N3
Example: N3*1234 Main Street
pos 451
Optional
max —
N4
Geographic Location N4
Example: N4*DALLAS*TX*77075
pos 452
Optional
max —
PER
Administrative Communications Contact PER
Example: PER*NT**TE*111-222-3333
pos 453
Optional
max —
R2
Route Information R2
Examples:
R2*BNSF*S*BMONT***R
R2*UP*1 (Carload)
R2*BNSF*S***25*X (Intermodal)
pos 460
Required
max 13
H3
Special Handling Instructions H3
Example: H3*UN
pos 520
Optional
max 20
PS
Protective Service Instructions PS
Data Element 746 - Rules - will be reflected in BNSF applications on the special comments. Movement 1 profile within BNSF application systems.
Example: PS*800*M*FA*32
pos 530
Optional
max 5
LX Looprequired
LX
Assigned Number LX
Example: LX*1000
pos 540
Required
max —
L5
Description Marks And Numbers L5
The L504 indicates loaded vs empty status. BNSF uses the BX07 as the element to determine load versus empty shipment.
If the L503 begins with a 49 series STCC number, then supporting LH segments become necessary.
Example: L5*01*BOILER PARTS,NEC,CAST IRO*3443360*T
pos 550
Required
max 15
L0 Loop
L0
Line Item Quantity And Weight L0
BNSF relies on the weight in the N7 to determine the weight of the shipment. If no N7 weight is used, BNSF uses the weight in the L0 and assumes net weight.
Example: L0*1***80000*N***1*CLD
pos 570
Required
max —
L1
Rate And Charges L1
Example: L1*1*4500*PC
pos 580
Optional
max 10
PI
Price Authority Identification PI
Example: PI*CT*123456***BNSF*QT
pos 590
Optional
max 30
L3
Total Weight And Charges L3
Example: L3*****1000**1000
pos 660
Optional
max —
LH1 Loop
LH1
Hazardous Identification Information LH1
Hazardous waste shipments - 48 series STCC code - are supported by 404 EDI bills of lading; however, must be followed up with a fax manifest of the hazardous waste material. Please discuss with your EDI Implementation Specialist during testing.
Example: LH1*BX*10*UN1830**4930040*LB*25***II
pos 680
Required
max —
LH2
Hazardous Classification Information LH2
Example: LH2*8*P****RQ
pos 690
Optional
max 4
LH3
Hazardous Material Shipping Name LH3
Example: LH3*SULFURIC ACID*N
pos 700
Optional
max 10
LFH
Freeform Hazardous Material Information LFH
Example: LFH*HZC*(METHYLALCOHOL)
pos 710
Optional
max 20
LEP
Epa Required Data LEP
Hazardous waste shipments - 48 series STCC code - are supported by 404 EDI bills of lading; however, must be followed up with a fax manifest of the hazardous waste material. Please discuss with your EDI Implementation Specialist during testing.
Example: LEP*1234*USED OIL
pos 720
Optional
max 3
LH4
Canadian Dangerous Requirements LH4
This segment becomes conditional based on if the shipment has a Canadian origin.
Example: LH4*ERPNO1111*111-222-3333*I
pos 730
Optional
max —
LHT
Transborder Hazardous Requirements LHT
To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when a shipment is to cross into another country.
Example: LHT*CLASS 2.4*CLASS 2.4 PLACARDS APPLIED
pos 740
Optional
max 3
LHR
Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers LHR
Example: LHR*IM*IMO CLASS 3.1
pos 750
Optional
max 5
PER
Administrative Communications Contact PER
Example: PER*HM*JOHN DOE*TE*111-222-3333
pos 755
Optional
max 5
PER
Administrative Communications Contact PER
Example: PER*HM*JOHN DOE*TE*111-222-3333
pos 770
Optional
max 5
LH2
Hazardous Classification Information LH2
Example: LH2*NA**NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
pos 780
Optional
max 6
LHR
Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers LHR
This segment is used to identify that the information is being passed electronically to BNSF as covered by the hazardous material exemption, 7616.
Example: LHR*HE*7616
pos 790
Optional
max —
LH6
Hazardous Certification LH6
Certification is required when BNSF is the originating carrier of this shipment. In the case of intermodal shipments, BNSF is not the originating carrier. Certification should be furnished to the first provider of shipment movement to the railroad ramping facility. Thus, LH6 certification is not required for intermodal shipments.
Examples:
LH6*JOE R. SMITH*1*ON BEHALF OF SHIPPER*AVERS CERTIFICATION
LH6***SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR* 172.204(A)
pos 800
Optional
max 5
XH
Pro Forma B13 Information XH
Example: XH*USD*N*FCD*1000
pos 810
Optional
max —
X7
Customs Information X7
Example: X7*FREE FORM CUSTOMS*INFORMATION
pos 820
Optional
max 10
SE
Transaction Set Trailer SE
pos 840
Optional
max —
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