(Section 343, Trade Act of 2002)
Mode | Import/Export | Timeframe | Responsible Parties |
Air/Courier | Import | 4 hours prior to arrival in U.S. or "wheels up" from certain nearby areas | Air Carriers, Importer or broker, freight forwarder, express consignment facility, other air carriers |
Air/Courier | Export | 2 hours prior to departure from U.S. | Exporter |
Rail | Import | 2 hours prior to arrival in U.S. | Rail Carrier |
Rail | Export | 2 hours prior to arrival at the border* | Exporter |
Vessel | Import | 24 hours prior to lading at foreign port | Vessel carriers, NVOCCs |
Vessel | Export | 24 hours prior to departure from U.S. port where cargo is laden* | Exporter |
Truck | Import | FAST: 30 minutes, Non-FAST: 1 hour prior to arrival in U.S. | Truck carriers, Importers, Customs broker |
Truck | Export | 1 hour prior to border crossing | Exporter |
*Changed in final rule |