CDG provides C-TPAT certification services in Hyderabad.

What is C-TPAT? 

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. 

How does C-TPAT work? 

When a business joins C-TPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. In general, there are three steps to C-TPAT certification: 

The C-TPAT candidate conducts and fully documents a security risk assessment 

The company then submits a basic application via the C-TPAT portal system 

The third step is for the company to complete a security profile explaining how they are meeting C-TPAT criteria 

What are the potential benefits of the C-TPAT program? 

C-TPAT helps CBP increase supply chain visibility and better focus resources on higher risk shipments and supply chain participants. The benefits of C-TPAT certification to participants includes the potential to increase freight processing speed and reduce fees. These benefits are assisted by: 

Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at land borders 

The ability to move to the front of inspection lines 

A lesser potential of CBP examinations and an exemption from Stratified Exams (SEs) 

Shorter wait times at the border 

Access to the C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) 

A CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) assigned to the company 

Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secure Supply Chain (SSC) program 

The potential to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program 

Who is eligible for C-TPAT certification? 

The program has historically focused on imports into the United States. Air carriers, consolidators, cross-border highway carriers, marine port authorities, ocean carriers, rail carriers, terminal operators, third party logistics (3PLs) providers, customs brokers, and importers are eligible for C-TPAT certification in the United States. 

3PLs that do not own some of their own warehousing facilities, vehicles, aircraft, or other transportation assets cannot be C-TPAT certified. 3PLs must be licensed and/or bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), CBP or the Department of Transportation (DOT) and have an office staffed in the United States. 

Why CDG For C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Assessment? 

CDG is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency for C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment of ICD’s (Inland container depot), CFS (container freight stations), Terminal operators, warehouses, logistic providers and foreign manufacturers. CDG is accredited by ANSI / ANAB. CIL has years of experience in supply chain security assessment. 

Contact CDG for C-TPAT Audit and Certification.

CDG provides C-TPAT certification services in Hyderabad.

What is C-TPAT? 

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. 

How does C-TPAT work? 

When a business joins C-TPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. In general, there are three steps to C-TPAT certification: 

The C-TPAT candidate conducts and fully documents a security risk assessment 

The company then submits a basic application via the C-TPAT portal system 

The third step is for the company to complete a security profile explaining how they are meeting C-TPAT criteria 

What are the potential benefits of the C-TPAT program? 

C-TPAT helps CBP increase supply chain visibility and better focus resources on higher risk shipments and supply chain participants. The benefits of C-TPAT certification to participants includes the potential to increase freight processing speed and reduce fees. These benefits are assisted by: 

Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at land borders 

The ability to move to the front of inspection lines 

A lesser potential of CBP examinations and an exemption from Stratified Exams (SEs) 

Shorter wait times at the border 

Access to the C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) 

A CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) assigned to the company 

Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secure Supply Chain (SSC) program 

The potential to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program 

Who is eligible for C-TPAT certification? 

The program has historically focused on imports into the United States. Air carriers, consolidators, cross-border highway carriers, marine port authorities, ocean carriers, rail carriers, terminal operators, third party logistics (3PLs) providers, customs brokers, and importers are eligible for C-TPAT certification in the United States. 

3PLs that do not own some of their own warehousing facilities, vehicles, aircraft, or other transportation assets cannot be C-TPAT certified. 3PLs must be licensed and/or bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), CBP or the Department of Transportation (DOT) and have an office staffed in the United States. 

Why CDG For C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Assessment? 

CDG is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency for C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment of ICD’s (Inland container depot), CFS (container freight stations), Terminal operators, warehouses, logistic providers and foreign manufacturers. CDG is accredited by ANSI / ANAB. CIL has years of experience in supply chain security assessment. 

Contact CDG for C-TPAT Audit and Certification.