C-TPAT Eligibility
In April of 2002, Customs and Border Protection initiated the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) voluntary program to combat potential terrorists threats that was open to enrollment by Importers only. In the years that have followed, CBP has expanded the scope of the program to include additional business entities within the international supply chain. At the present time, there are over 14,000 companies actively involved with the C-TPAT process. CPB Agents have participated in over 4000 Validation reviews and have met with C-TPAT Partners in over 50 countries.
To be eligible to participate in this vital security program you must be one of the following business entities:
Are YOU Eligible for C-TPAT Certification? See the Minimum Criteria!
Air Carriers- Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC)
- C-TPAT Highway Carriers
- Foreign Manufacturers
- Importers
- Licensed US Customs Brokers
- Long Haul Carriers in Mexico
- Rail Carriers (US Border Only)
- Sea Carriers
- US and Foreign-Based Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators
Certified Vs Compliant
If you are not eligible for C-TPAT Certification, you CAN be C-TPAT Compliant. Though you cannot be Certified, your clients may still require vendors to participate in some way with C-TPAT as part of their commitment to the program. Becoming Compliant assures a continued relationship with your C-TPAT Certified clients and may help you acquire more C-TPAT partner business in the future.
C-TPAT Program - What would you like to do?
Go to C-TPAT Program Overview- Go to SCS and the C-TPAT Program
- Go to C-TPAT Eligibility and Minimum Criteria
- Go to C-TPAT Program - FAQ's
Sales 1-866-714-8006
Buy Now!
Download Brochures