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To transact business with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), highway carriers require a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) to be registered with National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), regardless of how often they cross the U.S. border with commercial goods. A SCAC code is a four-letter unique identifier that is assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to identify a carrier. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship). | {{#ev:youtube|OB3lYa-UJWk|960|center|What is a SCAC Code, And How Do I Apply For One?}} | ||
[[Image:SCAC.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) logo]]To transact business with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), highway carriers require a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) to be registered with National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), regardless of how often they cross the U.S. border with commercial goods. A SCAC code is a four-letter unique identifier that is assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to identify a carrier. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship). | |||
A SCAC code is required to file an ACE Manifest and to use PAPS barcode labels so shipments can be cleared by a customs broker. SCAC codes must also be renewed on an annual basis. | A SCAC code is required to file an ACE Manifest and to use PAPS barcode labels so shipments can be cleared by a customs broker. SCAC codes must also be renewed on an annual basis. | ||