What are the approved electronic data interchanges?
• Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) – A system that links electronic entry information supplied by a Customhouse broker through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) with a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) and unique identifier number (eg, bill of lading, pro-bill or entry number) provided by a carrier. The shipment is identified at arrival by a barcode containing the SCAC code and unique identifier. • ABI in-bond format (QP/WP) – An ABI based format that allows filers to submit in-bond information directly to CBP and receive movement authorization electronically. The shipment is identified at arrival by the CBP 7512 (in-bond document) that may also contain a barcode containing the in-bond serial number. In addition to these two interchanges, CBP has made an exception to the advance cargo information time frames for two additional electronic data interchanges. These interchanges allow for the electronic transaction to occur at the time of arrival in the U.S. These exceptions were m
