C-TPAT Certification In Tuticorin

CDG provides C-TPAT Certification in Tuticorin.

Can a 3PL that does not own its own equipment be C-TPAT Certified? No. 3PLs must own some of their own warehousing facilities, vehicles, aircraft or other transportation assets. The company 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. What are the potential benefits of C-TPAT certification? The potential benefits from C-TPAT certification is a measurable increase in the speed of freight and a reduction of 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 Program (ISA) • And others.

Why is C-TPAT Important? 

When any goods are imported, the CBP assigns an unknown risk value to each shipment such as supplier, country of origin, developed intelligence, type of product, etc. When a C-TPAT certified company imports any goods, the CBP deducts some points from the risk value. Due to this the imported goods are placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is needed to be inspected the process is much faster. 

 This results in reducing the custom fees, inspection fees, cargo fees, faster time to market, and has an immediate effect on the company's bottom line. 

How to Become C-TPAT Certified? 

Being C-TPAT certified takes a lot of effort on the company's part and basically has three steps. The basic process of getting a C-TPAT certification is as follows - 

 In the first step the company is expected to conduct a complete security risk assessment and document the entire process 

The company thereafter has to submit a basic application via the C-TPAT portal system 

The third step for the company is to complete a supply chain security profile which explains how the company meets C-TPAT's minimum security measures 

After successful submission of the application the CBP reviews the submitted application. The C-TPAT program then will have 90 days to approve or reject the company's certification. Once certified, the company will be validated within three years of certification. 

Choose CDG for the Best Logistics Services 

CDG has been providing top quality logistics services to clients around the world for more than 18 years now. Our vast experience in bringing our services to the door of several renowned logistics providers has allowed us to have a better understanding of the various rules and regulations attached to the logistics industry. Our cost-effective services help you save considerable amount of time and money, while ensuring your goods always cross borders safely. We understand the importance of C-TPAT certifications and help our clients with trouble-free border crossings in various countries.