What are the Benefits of F.A.S.T ? The FAST program is voluntary. The benefits for those that apply and are accepted into the FAST program include:
- Dedicated lanes (where available) for greater speed and efficiency in the clearance of FAST Trans-border shipments;
- Reduced number of examinations for continued compliance with Customs FAST requirements as well secondary priority processing;
- A strong and ongoing partnership with the Canadian Partners in Protection (PIP) and Customs (C-TPAT) administrations;
- Enhanced supply chain security and safety while protecting the economic prosperity of the United States, Mexico, and Canada; and,
- For carrier participants, the knowledge that they are transporting shipments for a C-TPAT approved importer, and on the southern border, a C-TPAT manufacturer.
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Where is FAST Processing Available? The initial phase of FAST processing for U.S. bound commercial shipments began in December 2002 at the port of Detroit, Michigan. Today, CBP has implemented FAST processing at the following northern and southern border crossings:
Northern Border Southern Border
Alexandria Bay, New York Brownsville, Texas
Blaine, Washington Calexico, California
Buffalo, New York El Paso, Texas
Champlain, New York Laredo, Texas
Derby Line, Vermont Nogales, Arizona
Detroit, Michigan Otay Mesa, California
Houlton, Maine Pharr, Texas
Pembina, North Dakota
Port Huron, Michigan
Portal, North Dakota
Sweetgrass, Montana
Future FAST expansion sites will include:
Northern Border Southern Border
Houlton, Maine Tecate, California
Calais, Maine San Luis, Arizona
Massena, New York Douglas, Arizona
Ogdensburg, New York Santa Teresa, New, Mexico
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Eagle Pass, Texas
International Falls, Minnesota Del Rio, Texas
Oroville, Washington Rio Grande City, Texas
CBP anticipates to have these indicated FAST expansion sites available for FAST processing by July 1, 2005.
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