4237 Prepaid/collect indicator, coded

ElementBatch

Code indicating whether freight item amount is prepaid or to be collected.

Element Details

Type ID
LengthMin 1 / Max 3
Codes
  • <>A
    Responsibility for payment of transport charges unknown at time of departure.
  • <>B
    A third party to pay the freight bill is known at the time of shipment.
  • <>C
    Charges are (to be) collected from the consignee at the destination.
  • <>P
    Charges are (to be) prepaid before the transport actually leaves.