Buffalo CBP expands QP/WP program

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 24, 2004) — The U.S. Port of Entry in Buffalo, N.Y. has told the Ontario Trucking Association that the expanded use of the QP/WP program for in-bond processing will take place at Buffalo and Lewiston. The expansion program is in anticipation of upcoming changes to in-bond processing under the Trade Act.

The QP/WP program is a component of the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) which is the system that U.S. Customs brokers use to transmit information to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). QP/WP will enable U.S. Customs Brokers and other automate parties to transmit in-bond transactions and receive movement authorization and other messages directly from CBP.

The new program will prepare carriers for the in-bond requirements under the Trade Act and enable more trucks with in-bond freight to clear at U.S. primary inspection. Traditionally in-bond shipments were referred to secondary for paperwork entry and processing. OTA and CBP strongly encourage carriers to gain experience with the QP/WP program through their U.S. Customs Brokers in preparation for the implementation of the Trade Act.

For more information contact the OTA at 416/249-7401.