Free and Secure Trade (original) (raw)

The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a joint United States-Canadian program between the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The FAST initiative offers pre-authorized importers, carriers and drivers expedited clearance for eligible goods, building on what Canada previously implemented under their Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program. In French language, FAST is referred to as EXPRES – Expéditions rapides et sécuritaires. The program aims to clear shipments faster and more cheaply by: