C‐TPAT
C‐TPAT seeks to safeguard the world's vibrant
trade industry from terrorists, maintaining the
economic health of the U.S. and its neighbors.
The partnership develops and adopts measures
that add security but do not have a chilling
effect on trade, a difficult balancing act.
C-TPAT
BENEFITS
Tiered
Benefit Levels for importer partners ensure that examination benefits are
commensurate with the partner’s status in the program and are recognized by the
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port act . Minimal program
benefits are afforded until after an on-site validation is performed to confirm
that the C-TPAT member has in fact adopted tighter security measures. The
highest level of program benefits are awarded to those partners that exceed the
minimum-security criteria through innovation and dedication to excellence.
Several statistical measures are displayed below which demonstrate the
approximate size of the CTPAT membership in terms of import value and entries
filed. It also quantifies in approximate terms the relief from examinations
that a C-TPAT participant can realize based upon its Tier level.
Other
C-TPAT Benefits
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Access to individually assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS)
to discuss security issues
• Input
into further development of C-TPAT program
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Invitation to attend C-TPAT training and seminars such as the annual
C-TPAT symposium which provides opportunities to network with other C-TPAT
members
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Access to web based C-TPAT Portal system and “Public Library” of training materials and
information
Future
C-TPAT Benefits
Since its inception C-TPAT has made remarkable
strides in developing program benefits and will continue to explore new
benefits that are relevant to a security focused program. Key points in this regard include:
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Benefits must continue to be within the of control of both CBP and the
C-TPAT program and have connectivity to current benefits
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Benefits must have realistic applications (e.g. 100% relief from
examination or no payments of duty are not plausible)
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C-TPAT will examine the Tier benefit structure in an effort to ensure
that the program is addressing the needs of its current and future members as
well as the needs of CBP.
C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative
that builds cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall
international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT is widely
recognized as one of the most effective means of providing the highest level of
cargo security through close cooperation with international supply chain
businesses such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs
brokers, and manufacturers. Through this initiative, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security
practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business
partners within the supply chain.
The following
companies are eligible to become C-TPAT Certified:
• U.S. Importers
• U.S. Customs Brokers
• Canadian Manufacturers
• Mexican Manufacturers
• U.S., Canadian & Mexican Cross Border Highway Carriers
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
• Marine Port Authorities & Terminal Operators
• Mexican Long Haul Highway Carriers
• Air Carriers
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Air Freight Consolidators
• Ocean Transportation Intermediaries
• Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)
• U.S. Importers
• U.S. Customs Brokers
• Canadian Manufacturers
• Mexican Manufacturers
• U.S., Canadian & Mexican Cross Border Highway Carriers
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
• Marine Port Authorities & Terminal Operators
• Mexican Long Haul Highway Carriers
• Air Carriers
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Air Freight Consolidators
• Ocean Transportation Intermediaries
• Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a
joint effort between the United States government and businesses involved in
importing goods into the United States. C-TPAT is part of the ever evolving
nature of the United States Customs, and recognizes that border security will
be much more efficient if Customs involves businesses in the process of
securing and inspecting cargo. Membership in C-TPAT is available to most
businesses who import goods into the United States including freight carriers,
brokers, manufacturers, and importers, as long as they agree to the guidelines
of C-TPAT membership.
If a business is interested in joining C-TPAT, it first fills out
an application that includes information about the business, an agreement to
participate, and a profile of their supply chain which includes a validation of
the way in which goods are handled. Examining the supply chain involves looking
at procedural, physical, and personnel security, along with access controls, how packing
manifests are handled, and what sort of education and training employees
receive. If the application of the business to join C-TPAT is approved, it is
assigned a Supply Chain Security Specialist who evaluates the supply chain and provides
suggestions for improvement before certifying the business as a member.
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and focused on improving the security of private
companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism. The program was launched in
November 2001 with seven initial participants, all large U.S. companies. As of
April 2005, there were over 9000 companies participating, according to
Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security Michael Chertoff.
Types of participants in C-TPAT include:
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U.S.
importers of record
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U.S./Canada
and U.S./Mexico highway carriers
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Rail,
sea, and air carriers
·
U.S.
marine port authority and terminal operators
·
U.S.
air freight consolidators, ocean transportation intermediaries and non-vessel
operating common carriers
·
Mexican
manufacturers
·
Certain
invited foreign manufacturers
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Licensed
U.S. customs brokers
According
to U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
the benefits of participating in C-TPAT could include
Playing an active role in the war against terrorism
·
Eligibility to attend C-TPAT training seminars.
·
U.S. Customs and A reduced number of CBP inspections.
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Priority processing for CBP inspections.
Border Protection has proposed
some benefits to its C-TPAT partners that include:
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Reduced Customs inspections
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Reduced border delays
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Entitlement to a CBP account manager
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Eligibility for account-based processes
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Participation in the war against terrorism
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Need certification to proceed with Importer Self Assessment
program (ISA)
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C-TPAT is a US
government-business initiative that was introduced in 2001. It is designed to
strengthen overall supply chain and border security by working
in close cooperation with the key members of the supply chain -
importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse operators and manufacturers.
Businesses must apply
to participate in C-TPAT, which can be done via the US Customs
website. Shipments from participants in C-TPAT will be able to
move across US borders quicker than non-member shipments, because Customs will
offer potential benefits to C-TPAT members, most notably a reduced number of
inspections (reduced border times).
Participants will sign
an agreement that commits them to the following actions:
C-TPAT member-certified importers, carriers,
brokers, warehouse operators, and manufacturers work together to ensure the
integrity of their security practices, communicate their security guidelines
to business partners within the supply chain and verify the guidelines of
those partners.
Love it or hate it, C-TPAT is here to stay. The
bottom line is that all managers in the supply chain need to know and
understand C-TPAT.
C-TPAT
is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary joint
government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that
strengthen overall supply chain and border security.
C-TPAT recognizes that Customs can provide the
highest level of security only through close cooperation with the ultimate
owners of the supply chain, importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse
operators, and manufacturers. This initiative asks that business work to ensure
the integrity of their supply chain processes and business partners, and
successfully maintain open communication of their status. The program is not
limited to large importer/exporters as CBP recognizes that small and
medium-sized companies are integral parts of maintaining secure borders.
n
order to join the C-TPAT Program, the applicant must conduct a comprehensive
assessment of their operations and international CDG business partners based
upon the C-TPAT security criteria.
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Business Partner Screening
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Container Security
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Physical Access Controls
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Personnel Security
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Procedural Security
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Security Training and Threat Awareness
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Physical Security
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Information Technology Security
Customs-Trade Partnership Against
Terrorism (C-TPAT)
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C-TPAT members have the following benefits
- A reduced
number of inspections and reduced border wait times:
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Tier 1 - For certified members of C-TPAT. Targeting score for Customs
examination is lowered. C-TPAT members have 5-8 times fewer exams than non C-TPAT.
Tier 1 members also have access to FAST lanes on the land borders.
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Tier 2 - For certified and validated members of C-TPAT. Targeting score
for Customs examination is further lowered resulting in even fewer exams.
If you shipment is selected for examination, your container will receive
priority and move to the front of the line.minimum security standards and has
adopted best practices regarding supply chain security - a true ‘green lane’
with no security inspections and infrequent random inspections. Again, when you
do have an inspection, your container receives priority and moves to the front
of the line.
- An assigned
Customs Supply Chain Security Specialist;
- Access to
the C-TPAT membership list;
- Certified
C-TPAT importers are eligible for the Importer Self-Assessment Program
(ISA) which results in removal from the pool for Focused Assessment
- C-TPAT
members receive consideration for penalty mitigation for Bio-Terrorism
Act related penalties
What is C-TPAT?
§ The C-TPAT (Customs-Trade
Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary United States Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) business initiative designed to build cooperative
relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security.
§ The C-TPAT initiative
recognizes that CBP can provide the highest level of security to the public and
to other stakeholders only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners
of the supply chain: importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse operators and
manufacturers.
§ Through this initiative,
Customs is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security
practices and communicate their security guidelines to their business partners
within the supply chain.
CBP's Vision for
C-TPAT
CBP recognizes that a
safe and secure supply chain is the most critical part of its work in keeping
the U.S. safe. For this reason, CBP is seeking a strong anti-terrorism
partnership with the trade community through C-TPAT. Trade partners will have a
commitment to both trade security and trade compliance, which are rooted in the
same business practices. CBP wants to work closely with companies whose good
business practices ensure supply chain security and compliance with trade laws.
The Benefits of Participation in
C-TPAT
C-TPAT offers trade-related businesses an opportunity to play an
active role in the war against terrorism. By participating in this first
worldwide supply chain security initiative, companies will ensure a more secure
and expeditious supply chain for their employees, suppliers and customers. Beyond
these essential security benefits, CBP will offer benefits to certain certified
C-TPAT member categories, including:
- A reduced
number of CBP inspections (reduced border delay times).
- Priority
processing for CBP inspections. (Front of the Line processing for
inspections when possible.)
- Assignment
of a C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) who will work with the
company to validate and enhance security throughout the company's
international supply chain.
- Potential
eligibility for CBP Importer Self-Assessment program (ISA) with an
emphasis on self-policing, not CBP audits.
- Eligibility
to attend C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars.
It is clear that security issues will play an ever more important
role in international trade logistics. Today's voluntary programs may become
mandatory programs in the future. Many companies recognize that participation
in C-TPAT is part of a "best practices" approach to achieving
leadership in their industry.
C-TPAT
Online Application Instructions
For important instructions
for submitting an online C-TPAT application go to:
www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ctpat/online_app/ and select
"Instructions for Completing the C-TPAT Online Application.
Part 1 Summary
- Complete the Company Profile information
- Read and Agree to the terms of the C-TPAT
Agreement to Voluntarily Participate.
- Save your submission.
- Wait for an e-mail confirming your
submission and granting C-TPAT Security Link Portal access using a
temporary password.
Part 2 Summary
- Login to the C-TPAT Security Link Portal
using your e-mail address and temporary password.
- Change your Temporary Password.
- Complete the structured Online Supply
Chain Security Profile
- Save your Security Profile submission.
- Complete the Company Profile information.
- Read and Agree to the terms of the C-TPAT
Agreement to Voluntarily Participate.
- Save your submission.
- Wait for an e-mail confirming your
submission and granting C-TPAT Security Link Portal access using a
temporary password.
What does C-TPAT mean to our Customers?
As a customer of Technicolor,
our certification in the C-TPAT program will result in:
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Improved security at Technicolor facilities
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Avoiding delays in the shipping of customer products and related
components
Additionally, Technicolor's
participation in the C-TPAT program contributes to the overall improvement of
homeland security.
If you have any questions
regarding C-TPAT or Technicolor's initiative in becoming C-TPAT certified,
please contact Chris Olsen via e-mail at chris.olsen@thomson.net
What is C-TPAT, PIP?
C-TPAT stands for
"Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism," and PIP stands for
"Partners in Protection." C-TPAT is a program of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP), and PIP is a program of the Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA).
What
are the advantages of being a FAST, C-TPAT or PIP importer?
- Secure supply chain
- Reduced number of inspections
- Reduced border clearance times
- Protection of company name and
reputation
- Reduced cost of compliance with
customs requirements
- Corporate citizenship and
commitment to supply-chain security
- Dedicated lanes at designated
crossing points for greater speed and efficiency in clearing FAST
cross-border shipments. If there is another terrorism incident, FAST
participants would be first in line for shipment clearance
- Strong and continuing partnership
with Canada and U.S. Customs administrations
- Open door for future Customs
programs
- Opportunity to identify other
certified supply-chain partners with whom you can do business.
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In
response to the threat to our Nation's Ports and supply-chains being used as
conduits for terrorists and their weapons, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
offers a voluntary supply-chain security program for importers, brokers,
carriers, and other eligible entities. The program, referred to as the
"Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism" or C-TPAT, recognizes
that in order to improve, protect, and strengthen the cargo supply chain, the
involvement of all members of the trading community is require.
CONTACT US FOR C-TPAT: 09654656507, 9718380800, 9213283599
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