Which agency created the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary supply-chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) focused on improving the security of private companies’ supply chains with respect to terrorism.
What is CTPAT Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and what does it do?
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary trade partnership program in which CBP and members of the trade community work together to facilitate the movement and security of international trade.
Who is eligible for CTPAT?
For an importer to be eligible to join CTPAT, it must: Be an active US importer or non-resident Canadian importer that has imported goods into the US within the past 12 months. Have an active US importer of record (IOR) number. Have a valid continuous import bond registered with CBP.
What is the purpose of CTPAT?
The purpose of CTPAT is to partner with the trade community for the purpose of securing the U.S. and international supply chains from possible intrusion by terrorist organizations.
What is are the advantage S brought by voluntary participation in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism C-TPAT )?
CTPAT Benefits Reduced number of CBP examinations. Front of the line inspections. Possible exemption from Stratified Exams. Shorter wait times at the border.
How much does C-TPAT cost?
Participation in CTPAT is voluntary and there are no costs associated with joining the program. Moreover, a company does not need an intermediary in order to apply to the program and work with CBP; the application process is easy and it is done online.
What is C-TPAT certified?
C-TPAT is a United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative that stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. C-TPAT is a voluntary program where participants work to protect supply chains from the concealment of terrorist weapons including weapons of mass destruction.
Can brokers certify C-TPAT?
To qualify, your company must be an active (within the past year) Licensed U.S. Customs Broker with an active U.S. Customs Broker’s license and filer code of record ID, and have an office staffed in the U.S. Commit to maintaining the CTPAT Security Criteria as outlined in the CTPAT U.S. Custom Broker.
How do I join C-TPAT?
A: Businesses must apply to participate in C-TPAT. Participants complete an online electronic application on www.cbp.gov that includes submission of corporate information, a supply chain security profile, and an acknowledgement of an agreement to voluntarily participate.