To notify Customs of in-bond cargo movement or of a conveyance arrival or departure, or of transfer of custodial liability when an in-bond movement involves multiple legs
To provide an audit trail of seal number changes
To provide vessel details and voyage number
To provide vessel details
To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights (See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
To transmit information in a free-form format for comment or special instruction