C-TPAT compliance addresses critical components in the supply chain:

• Container Security
• Container Seals
• Shipping and Receiving

FAST program compliance entails cargo sealing policy and procedures if importers want expedited release of U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico commercial shipments. The program coordinates clearing commercial shipments at the border to ensure cargo security and safety.

• Seals allowed under FAST are high security, i.e., metal or metal cable that delay intrusion and removable by bolt or cable cutters.
• Require inspection to check if tamper or entry attempts occurred, including attempts to tamper or alter seal structure and integrity.
• Types of seals authorized for FAST participants per ISO standards:
• high security bolt seals
• high security cable seals
• high security padlock / handcuff seals

(See http://www.cbp.gov for detailed U.S. Customs and Border Protection information)