PAPS shipments must be declared on an ACE eManifest. To report a PAPS shipment, the carrier must create an ACE Shipment designated as PAPS and ensure that it is included in their ACE eManifest submission.

When entering a PAPS shipment in ACE, the carrier should carefully verify that the PAPS number entered matches the one provided to the customs broker. Any mismatch can cause delays at the border. In addition to being listed on the eManifest, each PAPS declaration must be accompanied by a formal entry filed by the customs broker. The carrier is responsible for ensuring that the broker has cleared the PAPS shipment before the driver arrives at the border. This can be verified directly on the carrier's eManifest, where the broker’s entry numbers will be displayed.