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[[Image:Shipmentcontrolnumber.png|300px|right|thumb|An example of a Shipment Control Number (SCN) / PAPS Number]] | [[Image:Shipmentcontrolnumber.png|300px|right|thumb|An example of a Shipment Control Number (SCN) / PAPS Number]] | ||
<p>A <strong>Shipment Control Number (SCN)</strong> is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific shipment of goods entering the United States. It serves as the primary reference key in the <strong>[[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_( | <p>A <strong>Shipment Control Number (SCN)</strong> is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific shipment of goods entering the United States. It serves as the primary reference key in the <strong>[[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)]]</strong>, allowing CBP officers to link physical cargo to electronic data.</p> | ||
<p>In the context of highway freight, the SCN is most commonly referred to as the <strong>PAPS Number</strong> (Pre-Arrival Processing System). However, an SCN is also used for In-Bond shipments, Section 321s, and empty returns.</p> | <p>In the context of highway freight, the SCN is most commonly referred to as the <strong>PAPS Number</strong> (Pre-Arrival Processing System). However, an SCN is also used for In-Bond shipments, Section 321s, and empty returns.</p> | ||