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[[File:paps1.png|400px|thumb|right|Start New ACE Shipment data entry screen]]
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<h1>Start New ACE Shipment Page</h1>
<p>Create individual cargo entries (PAPS, In-Bond) to attach to an ACE Manifest.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-box-open"></i> Type: Shipment Entry</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-usa"></i> System: ACE Manifest</span>
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The '''Start New ACE Shipment Page''' is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Shipments can be created:
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* Directly from an ACE manifest (most common workflow) 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* From the ACE eManifests menu as a standalone shipment 
<p>The <strong>Start New ACE Shipment Page</strong> is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction (such as a PAPS release) reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.</p>


When created from a manifest, the shipment is automatically attached to that trip.
<p>Shipments can be created directly from an existing ACE manifest (the most common and efficient workflow) or as standalone shipments from the main menu.</p>


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<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
* <strong>From a Manifest:</strong> Click <strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong> on the Start New Manifest page, or click <strong>Create New Shipment</strong> from the Manifest Details page.
* <strong>From Menu:</strong> Navigate to <strong>ACE eManifests</strong> → <strong>Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
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== When should you create a shipment? ==
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You create an ACE shipment for each load moving on the truck, including:
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[[File:paps1.png|400px|thumb|center|Start New ACE Shipment data entry screen]]
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">When to Create a Shipment</h2>
! Situation !! Example
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| Regular PAPS load || Standard commercial freight
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| In bond shipment || Cargo moving under CBP bond
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| Special clearance type || Informal entries, FTZ, etc.
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{{note|Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival at the border.|info}}
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<p>You must create an ACE shipment for each distinct load moving on the truck. Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival.</p>


== Main action buttons ==
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<th style="width: 30%;">Situation</th>
<th>Example</th>
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<td><strong>Regular Load</strong></td>
<td>Standard commercial freight (Use <strong>PAPS</strong>).</td>
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<td><strong>In-Bond Move</strong></td>
<td>Cargo moving inland under CBP bond (Use <strong>In-Bond</strong>).</td>
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<td><strong>Special Clearance</strong></td>
<td>Low value (Section 321), FTZ, or Personal Goods.</td>
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! Button !! What it does !! When to use it
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| Save || Stores shipment and returns to manifest || When shipment info is complete
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| Save and Add Commodity || Saves and opens commodity screen || When adding product details
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| Save and Add New Shipper || Saves and creates shipper profile || When shipper is new
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| Save and Add New Consignee || Saves and creates consignee profile || When consignee is new
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| Cancel || Discards entry || If shipment was started by mistake
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== Core shipment fields ==
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<p>The following fields are required to establish the shipment profile before adding commodities.</p>


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| Shipment Type || Clearance method || Defaults to PAPS
<th>Description & Tips</th>
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| Shipment Control Number || CBP identifier || Must begin with SCAC
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<td><strong>Shipment Type</strong></td>
| Province of Loading || Origin province || Where goods were accepted
<td>Selects the CBP clearance method. Defaults to [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]]. Change this if moving In-Bond or Section 321.</td>
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| Attached to Trip Number || Links shipment to manifest || Auto filled when started from manifest
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<td><strong>Shipment Control Number</strong></td>
| Shipper || Freight origin party || Required for manifest transmission
<td>The unique CBP identifier. Must begin with your SCAC followed by at least 4 characters.<br><em>Example: <code>ABCD123456</code></em></td>
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| Consignee || Freight destination party || Required for manifest transmission
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<td><strong>Province of Loading</strong></td>
| Broker (optional) || Broker visibility || Does not affect entry processing
<td>The Canadian province where the goods were physically picked up or accepted into transit.</td>
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<td><strong>Attached to Trip Number</strong></td>
<td>Links the shipment to a specific manifest. This auto-fills if you started the shipment from a manifest page.</td>
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<td><strong>Shipper</strong></td>
<td>The party sending the freight. Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.</td>
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<td><strong>Consignee</strong></td>
<td>The party receiving the freight (usually the importer). Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.</td>
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== Field by field guidance ==
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;Shipment Type
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:Select the CBP clearance type. Most highway shipments use [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]].
<p>Once the core fields are entered, use these buttons to proceed.</p>


;Shipment Control Number
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:The CBP reference number for the shipment.
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It must begin with the carrier’s SCAC followed by at least four characters.
<th style="width: 30%;">Button</th>
<th>When to use it</th>
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<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
<td>Stores the shipment and returns you to the Manifest Details page.</td>
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<td><strong>Save and Add Commodity</strong></td>
<td><strong>(Recommended)</strong> Saves the shipment and immediately opens the Commodity screen to add goods details.</td>
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<td><strong>Save and Add New Shipper</strong></td>
<td>Saves the shipment and creates a new Shipper profile (if the shipper didn't exist in your list).</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards the entry and returns to the previous screen.</td>
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Example:
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ABCD123456
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;Province of Loading
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:The Canadian province where the goods were picked up or accepted into transit.
<h3>Recommended Workflow</h3>
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1. Open the <strong>ACE Manifest</strong> you are working on.
2. Click <strong>Create New Shipment</strong>.
3. Enter the <strong>Shipment Control Number</strong> (SCAC + Number).
4. Assign the <strong>Shipper</strong> and <strong>Consignee</strong>.
5. Click <strong>Save and Add Commodity</strong> to finish the entry.
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;Attached to Trip Number
<h3>Common Tips</h3>
:Shows which ACE manifest the shipment belongs to.
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When starting from a manifest this fills automatically.
* <strong>Start from Manifest:</strong> Always try to start shipments from inside the manifest. This ensures they are automatically attached to the correct trip.
Leave blank only if creating an unassociated shipment.
* <strong>Quick Assign:</strong> Use the search bars to find existing shippers/consignees rather than typing them out every time.
* <strong>Commodities:</strong> A shipment is not complete without commodities. Always follow up the "Save" by adding the cargo details immediately.
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;Quick Assign Shipper
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:Select an existing shipper profile by name or address.


;Quick Assign Consignee
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:Select an existing consignee profile by name or address.
 
;Quick Assign Broker (optional)
:Assign a broker for visibility purposes only. 
This does not impact CBP entry transmission.
 
== Recommended workflow ==
 
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Open ACE Manifest
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Create New Shipment
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Enter shipment control number
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Assign shipper and consignee
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Save and add commodities
      ↓
Return to manifest
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== Common tips ==
 
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! Tip !! Why it helps
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| Start shipments from the manifest || Auto attaches to trip
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| Use Quick Assign fields || Faster and reduces errors
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| Add commodities immediately || Prevents missing data later
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| Double check SCAC prefix || Required by CBP format
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== Related pages ==
 
* [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] 
* [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Start New ACE Manifest Page]] 
* [[ACE_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Shipment Search Page]] 
* [[ACE_Commodity_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Add/Edit Commodity for ACE Shipment Page]] 


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