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NTE
Note/Special Instruction
Free-form comment — not machine-processable, so used sparingly in automated flows.
Key elements
| Element | Name | What it carries |
|---|---|---|
| NTE01 | Note Reference Code | What area of the document the note applies to. |
| NTE02 | Description | The free-form note text. |
Key elements only — the ones that matter in retail trade, not the full element list.
Appears in
See a real NTE in context — paste any X12 and the Inspector breaks out every segment.
Inspect an X12 free