Supply Chain Security Program Overview
C-TPAT ( United States )
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, commonly known as C-TPAT, is the first program developed with an emphasis on supply chain security. Today, over 50% of all cargo entering the country is from certified partners.
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| Country: | United States |
| Program Name: | Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism |
| Program Acronym: | C-TPAT |
| Program Status: | Active |
| Responsible Government Agency: | U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Year Established: | 2002 |
| Current Members: | 9,617(Estimate) |
| Eligible Types of Business |
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| Supply Chain Security Certification available: | Yes |
| Customs Compliance certification available: | No |
| Certification validity: | Unlimited |
| Special program benefits: | Use of FAST lane |
| Program Setup Requirements | |
| On-line application: | Yes |
| On-line portal account: | Yes |
| Detailed security profile: | Yes |
| Profile supporting documents: | Yes |
| Government Review Requirements | |
| Security verification: | Yes |
| Customs Compliance verification: | No |
| Financial Solvency verification: | No |
| Accounting System verification: | No |
| On-site supply chain security program verification visit | No |
| Required Documented Procedures | |
| Customs Compliance | No |
| Internal Recordkeeping | No |
| Accounting System | No |
| Logistics System | No |
| Export Process Map | No |
| Site Plan | No |
| Risk Assessment | Yes |
| Business Partner Requirements | Yes |
| Container Security | Yes |
| Physical Access Controls | Yes |
| Personnel Security | Yes |
| Procedural Security | Yes |
| Shipping Security | Yes |
| Receiving Security | Yes |
| Security Training | Yes |
| Physical Security | Yes |
| Information Systems Security | Yes |
| Incident Management and Investigations | No |
| Crisis Management and Incident Recovery | No |
| Annual Maintenance Requirements | |
| Security Profile Update: | Yes |
| Security Awareness Training: | Yes |
| Security Program Self Evaluation: | Yes |
| Security Program Self Testing: | Yes |
| Regular Monitoring by Government Authorities: | No |
| Validation Requirements | |
| Validation visit by Government Authorities: | Yes |
| Validation visit frequency: | Every two-three years |
| Validation visit to foreign vendors: | Yes |
| Pre-validation supporting documents: | Yes |
| Validation Questionnaire: | Yes |
| Validation Presentation: | Yes |
| Government Issued Validation Report: | Yes |
| Response to Validation Report: | Yes |
| Mutual Recognition Agreements | |
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| Pending |
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© 2011 Zisser Group. This document is intended solely for the use of the Company and may not be duplicated or disseminated to anyone unrelated to the Company without express written approval.The information was optained from the Customs organization of the country named above. |
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