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PAPS depends on the use of PAPS Numbers, a type of Shipment Control Number which the carrier assigns to a shipment requiring pre-arrival clearance. PAPS numbers cannot be reused for at least 3 years. Often the carrier will have PAPS Stickers printed in sequence in order to physically ensure that any given number cannot be reused by mistake. A PAPS Number must begin with the carrier's [[Standard_Carrier_Alpha_Code_(CBP)|SCAC]], and be followed by at least 4 characters (letters or numbers.)<ref>CBP description of PAPS https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/719/~/pre-arrival-processing-system-(paps)</ref> | PAPS depends on the use of PAPS Numbers, a type of Shipment Control Number which the carrier assigns to a shipment requiring pre-arrival clearance. PAPS numbers cannot be reused for at least 3 years. Often the carrier will have PAPS Stickers printed in sequence in order to physically ensure that any given number cannot be reused by mistake. A PAPS Number must begin with the carrier's [[Standard_Carrier_Alpha_Code_(CBP)|SCAC]], and be followed by at least 4 characters (letters or numbers.)<ref>CBP description of PAPS https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/719/~/pre-arrival-processing-system-(paps)</ref> | ||
The PAPS process begins when the carrier picks up a shipment. The carrier assigns a unique PAPS number to the shipment and advises the [[Customs Broker]] of the number being used, typically by affixing a PAPS Sticker or handwriting the PAPS number on the paperwork provided by the shipper, and faxing it to the broker. The broker then prepares and entry requesting the release of the goods by CBP, referencing the PAPS number provided by the carrier. The carrier prepares an ACE eManifest listing the same PAPS number for the shipment. Once CBP accepts the broker's entry and the carrier's eManifest, the carrier can move the goods to the border. The PAPS number will serve as the common element between the broker's entry and the carrier's eManifest submission, so that the officer can tie them together and make the decision to release the goods or refer them for inspection.</onlyinclude> | The PAPS process begins when the carrier picks up a shipment. The carrier assigns a unique PAPS number to the shipment and advises the [[Customs_Broker_(Customs_Glossary)|Customs Broker]] of the number being used, typically by affixing a PAPS Sticker or handwriting the PAPS number on the paperwork provided by the shipper, and faxing it to the broker. The broker then prepares and entry requesting the release of the goods by CBP, referencing the PAPS number provided by the carrier. The carrier prepares an ACE eManifest listing the same PAPS number for the shipment. Once CBP accepts the broker's entry and the carrier's eManifest, the carrier can move the goods to the border. The PAPS number will serve as the common element between the broker's entry and the carrier's eManifest submission, so that the officer can tie them together and make the decision to release the goods or refer them for inspection.</onlyinclude> | ||
== Declaring a PAPS Shipment in ACE eManifest == | == Declaring a PAPS Shipment in ACE eManifest == | ||