C-TPAT — Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT, is a voluntary government-business initiative headed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) designed to strengthen and improve international supply chain and U.S. border security through cooperative relationships.

Through a series of security and verification guidelines, CBP helps companies ensure the integrity of their security practices, as well as those of their business partners within the supply chain.

Once companies have been verified as low-risk, CBP can focus its screening efforts on import cargo transactions involving unknown or high-risk import traders.

Beyond knowing their supply chain is secure, C-TPAT companies see a reduced number of CBP inspections and receive priority processing, leading to reduced border wait times.

C-TPAT is available for most businesses involved in international trade, including:

• U.S. Importers of record
• U.S./Canada Highway Carriers
• U.S./Mexico Highway Carriers
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Air Carriers
• U.S. Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators
• U.S. Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC)
• Mexican and Canadian Manufacturers
• Certain Invited Foreign Manufacturers
• Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers

If you’d like to find out more about C-TPAT, including what it means for your company and how to prepare for the application process, we can help. Contact MSR today at 1-877-328-7866, or send an email to info@msrcustoms.com.

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