EDI Transaction Set

EDI 356: U.S. Customs Permit To Transfer Request

EDI 356 is the X12 U.S. Customs Permit To Transfer Request transaction set, used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). It is sent by requesting trade entities to Customs to request a Permit To Transfer (PTT).

What the 356 transaction set covers

Customs Permit to Transfer Request This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Customs Permit to Transfer Request Transaction Set (356) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. It is sent by requesting trade entities to Customs to request a Permit To Transfer (PTT).

How Interlink handles the 356

Interlink Commerce maps, transmits, and monitors the 356 for you as part of fully managed EDI — connected straight to your ERP or systems, certified against your retailer’s requirements, and billed only when you trade. Most suppliers go live within 30 days.

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