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X12 990

X12 990 transaction set, response to a load tender.

Definition

The 990 answers a 204: the B1 segment carries the shipment number and SCAC, and the Reservation Action Code (B1) signals accept (A) or decline (D). It closes the load-negotiation loop before execution.

Origin

Defined by the Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12), accredited by ANSI, in the Transportation subseries (transaction set 990).

Example in context

ST*990*0001~B1*SCAC*123456*20260620*A~N9*RB*RATE001~SE*4*0001~

  • X12 204 — load tender the 990 responds to.
  • SCAC — identifier of the responding carrier.

Last updated: June 20, 2026