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{{note|This article is part of the [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide]]|info}}


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<h1>Split Shipments in ACE</h1>
<p>Learn how to manage shipments that cross the border in multiple loads under a single Shipment Control Number (SCN).</p>


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[[File:Allow-split-shipments.png|400px|thumb|right|Enabling Split Shipments in Company Settings]]
[[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|<span class="bc-hero-pill">← Back to ACE Guide</span>]]
<span class="bc-hero-pill">Difficulty: Intermediate</span>
<span class="bc-hero-pill">Estimated Time: 10 Min</span>
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A '''Split Shipment''' occurs when a single PAPS entry (one shipment control number) is transported across the border in multiple loads due to shipment size or operational needs.


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Split shipments are arranged by the importer or customs broker, who obtains approval from the CBP port before the carrier begins moving the loads.
<h2>Video Tutorial</h2>
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{{#ev:youtube|ao9MC-VFGQw|100%|center|How to create master and split shipments}}
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Watch the full walkthrough on creating Master and Split shipments.
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Carriers should only process split shipments when instructed by the broker or importer.
<h2>What is a Split Shipment?</h2>
<p>A <strong>Split Shipment</strong> occurs when a single PAPS entry (one SCN) is transported across the border in multiple loads.</p>
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<h3>Important Rule</h3>
Split shipments must be arranged by the importer or broker <strong>before</strong> moving loads. CBP approval is required.
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<p style="margin-top:15px;"><strong>The General Workflow:</strong></p>
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* <strong>Step 1:</strong> Create & Send the <strong>Master Shipment</strong> (Total Quantity).
* <strong>Step 2:</strong> Wait for CBP Acceptance.
* <strong>Step 3:</strong> Create <strong>Split Segments</strong> for each physical truckload.
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== How Split Shipments Work in ACE ==
<h3>⚙️ One-Time Setup Required</h3>
<p>Before you can process split shipments, you must enable this setting in your account:</p>
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<li>Go to <strong>Account</strong> → <strong>Company Settings</strong>.</li>
<li>Under <strong>ACE Shipment Settings</strong>, set <strong>Allow ACE "Split Shipments"</strong> to <strong>Yes</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li>
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One master shipment is created first to represent the total quantity.
<h2>Phase 1: The Master Shipment</h2>
Each physical load is then created as a split shipment segment linked to that master.
<p class="bc-subtle">The master shipment holds the total quantity for all segments combined. It is never attached to a manifest directly.</p>


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Simple flow:
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<h3>1. Create the Shipment</h3>
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* Navigate to <strong>ACE eManifests</strong> → <strong>Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
* Enter the <strong>SCN (PAPS)</strong>, Shipper, Consignee, and Commodity.
* <strong>Crucial:</strong> Enter the <strong>Total Quantity</strong> for all loads combined.
* Click <strong>Save</strong>.
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<h3>2. Send to CBP</h3>
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* On the Shipment Details page, hover over <strong>Shipment Only Send to CBP</strong>.
* Select <strong>Send Unassociated Shipment</strong>.
* Wait for the status to change to <strong>Accepted</strong>.
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Master shipment submitted → CBP accepts master → Split shipment segments created → Each segment synced as loads cross
<h2>Phase 2: The Split Segments</h2>
<p class="bc-subtle">Each physical truck crossing the border gets its own "Segment" linked to the Master.</p>


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== Enabling Split Shipments ==
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<h3>1. Start the Manifest</h3>
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* Navigate to <strong>Start New ACE eManifest</strong>.
* Enter Trip #, Port, ETA, Truck, Trailer, and Driver.
* Click <strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
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<h3>2. Link the Segment</h3>
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* Enter the <strong>Same SCN</strong> used for the Master.
* Check the box: ☑ <strong>Split Shipment Segment</strong>.
* Enter the quantity for <strong>this specific load only</strong>.
* Click <strong>Save</strong>. Commodity info will auto-fill from the Master.
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Before creating split shipments:
<strong>Final Step:</strong> Return to the eManifest page and click <strong>Sync with CBP</strong>. The segment should be accepted within 30–60 seconds. Repeat this for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.
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# Go to '''Account → Company Settings''' 
<h2>Master vs. Segment: Key Differences</h2>
# Under '''ACE Shipment Settings''' set '''Allow ACE "Split Shipments"''' to '''Yes''' 
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# Click '''Save''' 
 
This only needs to be done once per account.
 
== Creating the Master Shipment ==
 
The master shipment holds the total quantity for all segments.
 
=== Step-by-Step ===
 
# Navigate to '''ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment''' 
# Enter the Shipment Control Number (PAPS number) 
# Enter shipper, consignee, and commodity information 
# Set the quantity as the total quantity for all loads combined 
# Click '''Save''' 
 
[[File:Start-ace-shipment.png|800px|center]]
 
=== Sending the Master Shipment to CBP ===
 
From the Shipment Details page:
 
# Hover over '''Shipment Only Send to CBP''' 
# Select '''Send Unassociated Shipment''' 
# Wait for CBP acceptance 
 
[[File:Send-unassociated-shipment.png|800px|center]]
 
Once accepted, split shipment segments may be created.
 
== Creating Split Shipment Segments ==
 
Each load crossing the border is entered as a split segment.
 
=== Step-by-Step ===
 
# Navigate to '''ACE eManifests → Start New ACE eManifest''' 
# Enter trip number, port, ETA, truck, trailer, and driver 
# Click '''Save and Start New ACE Shipment''' 
# Enter the same Shipment Control Number used for the master 
# Check '''Split Shipment Segment''' 
# Enter the quantity on this load only 
# Click '''Save''' 
 
[[File:Split-segment.png|800px|center]]
 
Commodity information is pulled automatically from the master shipment.
 
Return to the eManifest and click '''Sync with CBP'''.
 
Within 30 to 60 seconds the segment should be accepted.
 
Repeat for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.
 
== Master Shipment vs Split Shipment Segment ==
 
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! Feature
! Feature
! Master Shipment
! Master Shipment
! Split Shipment Segment
! Split Shipment Segment
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| <strong>Sequence</strong>
| Created first
| Created First
| Yes
| Created Second
| No
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| Attached to manifest
| No
| Yes
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| <strong>Manifest Status</strong>
| Quantity
| Unassociated (Not on manifest)
| Total of all loads
| Attached to eManifest
| Individual load amount
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| <strong>Quantity</strong>
| Commodity info
| Total of all loads combined
| Entered once
| Only what is on the truck
| Pulled automatically
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| <strong>Commodity Data</strong>
| Shipment control number
| Manually entered
| Same number
| Auto-pulled from Master
| Same number
|}
|}
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<h2 style="margin-top:40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding-bottom:10px;">Making Changes & Corrections</h2>
[[File:Split-shipment-diagram.png|800px|center|Visual example of master shipment and split segments]]
 
== Making Changes or Cancellations ==
 
=== Changing Quantity on a Split Segment ===
 
# Detach the shipment from the manifest 
# Cancel the eManifest 
# Reattach the shipment using '''Quick Assign Shipment''' 
# Edit the quantity and save 
# Return to the eManifest and click '''Sync with CBP''' 
 
=== Removing a Split Shipment Segment ===


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# Detach the shipment from the manifest 
# Cancel the eManifest 


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=== Changing the Master Shipment Control Number ===
<h3>Changing Quantity on a Segment</h3>
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<li><strong>Detach</strong> the shipment from the manifest.</li>
<li><strong>Cancel</strong> the eManifest to reset the status.</li>
<li>Reattach utilizing <strong>Quick Assign Shipment</strong>.</li>
<li>Edit the quantity and <strong>Save</strong>.</li>
<li>Resubmit by clicking <strong>Sync with CBP</strong>.</li>
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# Locate the unassociated master shipment using '''Search ACE Shipments''' 
<h3>Changing the Master SCN</h3>
# Open the shipment and select '''Cancel Shipment Message''' 
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# Cancel all manifests containing split segments
<li>Locate the master via <strong>Search ACE Shipments</strong>.</li>
# Edit the master shipment control number and save 
<li>Select <strong>Cancel Shipment Message</strong>.</li>
# Send '''Unassociated Shipment''' again to CBP 
<li>Cancel all manifests containing segments.</li>
# Update each split manifest and sync with CBP 
<li>Edit the SCN and Save.</li>
<li>Resend <strong>Unassociated Shipment</strong>.</li>
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== Best Practices ==


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! Why It Matters
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| Always create master shipment first
| CBP requires it for segments
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| Match total quantities exactly
| Prevent rejections
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| Sync each segment individually
| Proper CBP processing
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| Follow broker instructions
| Ensures port approval
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Revision as of 15:12, 4 February 2026

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How to create master and split shipments using BorderConnect
Enabling Split Shipments in Company Settings

A Split Shipment occurs when a single PAPS entry (one shipment control number) is transported across the border in multiple loads due to shipment size or operational needs.

Split shipments are arranged by the importer or customs broker, who obtains approval from the CBP port before the carrier begins moving the loads.

Carriers should only process split shipments when instructed by the broker or importer.

How Split Shipments Work in ACE

One master shipment is created first to represent the total quantity. Each physical load is then created as a split shipment segment linked to that master.

Simple flow:

Master shipment submitted → CBP accepts master → Split shipment segments created → Each segment synced as loads cross

Enabling Split Shipments

Before creating split shipments:

  1. Go to Account → Company Settings
  2. Under ACE Shipment Settings set Allow ACE "Split Shipments" to Yes
  3. Click Save

This only needs to be done once per account.

Creating the Master Shipment

The master shipment holds the total quantity for all segments.

Step-by-Step

  1. Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment
  2. Enter the Shipment Control Number (PAPS number)
  3. Enter shipper, consignee, and commodity information
  4. Set the quantity as the total quantity for all loads combined
  5. Click Save

Sending the Master Shipment to CBP

From the Shipment Details page:

  1. Hover over Shipment Only Send to CBP
  2. Select Send Unassociated Shipment
  3. Wait for CBP acceptance

Once accepted, split shipment segments may be created.

Creating Split Shipment Segments

Each load crossing the border is entered as a split segment.

Step-by-Step

  1. Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE eManifest
  2. Enter trip number, port, ETA, truck, trailer, and driver
  3. Click Save and Start New ACE Shipment
  4. Enter the same Shipment Control Number used for the master
  5. Check Split Shipment Segment
  6. Enter the quantity on this load only
  7. Click Save

Commodity information is pulled automatically from the master shipment.

Return to the eManifest and click Sync with CBP.

Within 30 to 60 seconds the segment should be accepted.

Repeat for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.

Master Shipment vs Split Shipment Segment

Feature Master Shipment Split Shipment Segment
Created first Yes No
Attached to manifest No Yes
Quantity Total of all loads Individual load amount
Commodity info Entered once Pulled automatically
Shipment control number Same number Same number
Visual example of master shipment and split segments
Visual example of master shipment and split segments

Making Changes or Cancellations

Changing Quantity on a Split Segment

  1. Detach the shipment from the manifest
  2. Cancel the eManifest
  3. Reattach the shipment using Quick Assign Shipment
  4. Edit the quantity and save
  5. Return to the eManifest and click Sync with CBP

Removing a Split Shipment Segment

  1. Detach the shipment from the manifest
  2. Cancel the eManifest

Changing the Master Shipment Control Number

  1. Locate the unassociated master shipment using Search ACE Shipments
  2. Open the shipment and select Cancel Shipment Message
  3. Cancel all manifests containing split segments
  4. Edit the master shipment control number and save
  5. Send Unassociated Shipment again to CBP
  6. Update each split manifest and sync with CBP

Best Practices

Tip Why It Matters
Always create master shipment first CBP requires it for segments
Match total quantities exactly Prevent rejections
Sync each segment individually Proper CBP processing
Follow broker instructions Ensures port approval
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