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EM 545 / EA 645 RECORD LAYOUT
FIX FORMAT ASCII FILE
RECORD LENGTH: 120



POSITION FIELD NAME DESCRIPTION
1 DF 1-digit domestic/foreign code:
- '1' = Domestic merchandise
- '2' = Foreign merchandise
- '3' = a non-contiguous country shipment
foreign or domestic merchandise.
2 FILLER1 1-digit filler.
3-12 HS 10-digit numeric Harmonized Commodity Classification Code (Schedule B).
13-16 COUNTRY 4-digit country of destination code (Schedule C).
17-18 DIST_EXP 2-digit Customs district of Exportation (Schedule D):
- '58' = Wilmington of Savannah
- '59' = Norfolk, Charleston or Mobile
19-20 STAT_MO 2-digit statistical month.
21-24 STAT_YEAR 4-digit statistical year.
25-36 QTY2 12-digit numeric secondary quantity.
37-48 CC 12-digit numeric record count.
49-60 QTY1 12-digit numeric primary quantity.
61-72 VALUE 12-digit numeric value (in dollars).
73-84 VESSEL SHIPPING WEIGHT 12-digit numeric vessel shipping weight (in kilograms).
85-96 VESSEL VALUE 12-digit numeric vessel value (in dollars).
97-108 AIR SHIPPING WEIGHT 12-digit numeric air shipping weight (in kilograms).
109-120 AIR VALUE 12-digit numeric air value (in dollars).

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Source:International Trade Management Division | ftdwebmaster@census.gov |  Last Revised: March 20, 2024