Specifies a transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats when using high capacity ADC media between trading partners. The data encoded pursuant to this standard includes: that which may be used in the shipping, receiving, and inventory of transport units, that which may be contained within supporting documentation, in paper or electronic form, related to unit loads or transport packages, that which may be used in the sortation and tracking of transport units. This standard does not supersede or replace any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labeling requirements. The standard is to be applied in addition to any other mandated labeling requirements. This standard addresses the syntax contained within ANSI MH10.8.3M. Symbology recommendations and requirements for the 2D symbols contained in ANSI MH10.8.3M are now contained in another proposed standard MH10.8.1M. Specifies a transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats when using high capacity ADC media between trading partners. The data encoded pursuant to this standard includes: that which may be used in the shipping, receiving, and inventory of transport units, that which may be contained within supporting documentation, in paper or electronic form, related to unit loads or transport packages, that which may be used in the sortation and tracking of transport units. This standard does not supersede or replace any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labeling requirements. The standard is to be applied in addition to any other mandated labeling requirements. This standard addresses the syntax contained within ANSI MH10.8.3M. Symbology recommendations and requirements for the 2D symbols contained in ANSI MH10.8.3M are now contained in another proposed standard MH10.8.1M. This standard was listed for public review in the 4/9/1999 issue of Standards Action. It is being resubmitted due to substantive changes to the text.