Remote Filing Location (RFL) - the office location of the remote filer that is responsible for preparing the entry and entry summary information.

Electronic Invoice Program (EIP) - a system that allows filers to submit invoices electronically. This is a pre-requisite for RLF.

Automated Invoice Interface (AII) - a system that allows filers to send electronic invoice information to CBP. This information is transmitted using either ABI record formats or the EDIFACT CUSDEC (Customs declaration). When EDIFACT is used, the filer also transmits data that is normally on the CF-3461 for cargo release, as well as the entry summary CF-7501, invoice data, and other government agency data.

Automated Broker Interface (ABI) - is a component of CBP's Automated Commercial System that permits qualified participants to electronically file required import data. ABI is a voluntary program available to brokers, importers, carriers, port authorities, and independent service centers.

EDIFACT - an internationally accepted data syntax standard used for transmitting invoice data.

Automated Clearing House (ACH) - an electronic payment option that allows participants to pay Customs fees, duties, and taxes electronically, as well as receive refunds of Customs duties, taxes and fees electronically.

Free and Secure Trade (FAST) - a bilateral initiative between the United States and Canada designed to ensure security and safety while improving the efficiency of screening and clearing of commercial traffic at the border. FAST is a completely paperless cargo release mechanism achieved through electronic data transmissions and transponder technology. FAST is highly automated and allows for the expedited release of highly compliant cargo from major importers, reducing congestion at our land borders.

Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) - a CBP ACS (Automated Commercial System) border cargo release mechanism that utilizes barcode technology to expedite the release of commercial shipments while still processing each shipment through Border Cargo Selectivity (BCS) and the Automated Targeting System (ATS).

Designated Exam Site (DES) - the location the filer would like the examination to take place, other than the first port of arrival.