C-TPAT Certification Services In Vizag

CDG provides C-TPAT Certification Services in Vizag.

The Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a joint US government and buѕinеѕѕ voluntary рrоgrаm to build со-ореrаtivе rеlаtiоnѕhiрѕ that strengthen the global ѕuррlу chain and border security by improving ѕесuritу for the trаnѕроrtаtiоn of реrѕоnѕ, conveyances, and саrgо throughout the commercial shipping process. This audit еnѕurеѕ all mеrсhаndiѕе shipments going to the US are handled in ассоrdаnсе with C-TPAT rеԛuirеmеntѕ. Also, The Cuѕtоmѕ-Trаdе Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a ѕuррlу сhаin security рrоgrаm led by U.S. Cuѕtоmѕ and Border Protection fосuѕеd on improving the security of рrivаtе companies’ supply chains with rеѕресt to terrorism. 

C-TPAT Executive Summary Customs and Border Protection (CBP) established the Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) as part of a comprehensive strategy designed to enhance national security while protecting the economic vitality of the United States â�¢ C-TPAT is a voluntary, government/private sector program which, together with other CBP initiatives, focuses on gathering information on import shipments to make risk-based examinations in lieu of "the brute force of 100 percent physical inspection." C-TPAT certification (Tier I) and validation (Tier II) does not eliminate examinations. It does lower an importer risk profile. Shipments made by C-TPAT members generally will be readily and expeditiously cleared, and not be delayed for greater CBP scrutiny. Diagram of Supply Chain Opportunities to Insert Contraband/Weapons of Mass Effect: C-TPAT REVIEW ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) BASIC SUPPLY CHAIN AREAS 1. PHYSICAL SECURITY: (a) Listing of facilities, activities and hours of operation (b) Security guards, perimeter security devices, locking devices, lighting, alarms, CCTV, etc. employed at each 2. PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL: Access controls for employees, visitors, vendors and vehicles 3. PERSONNEL SECURITY: Policies for hiring, citizenship verification, employee misconduct, background investigations and termination procedures 4. INFORMATION SECURITY: Policies for user ID, passwords, e-mail, Internet access, hardware & software security 5. PROCEDURAL SECURITY: Policies for shipping & receiving hazardous materials, overages and shortages, warehouse security , document review and recordkeeping 6. SECURITY TRAINING: Policies related to C-TPAT, safety and security training and related procedures. 7. CONVEYANCE SECURITY: Policies for control of seals, container and seal inspection and container storage 8. BUSINESS PARTNER REQUIREMENTS:* Policies relating to selection, management and evaluation of brokers, carriers, suppliers and warehouses  Business.

How does C-TPAT validation differ from a CBP audit? 

It is important to note that a C-TPAT validation is not a CBP audit. Although U.S. customs performs standard audits in areas such as trade compliance and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) assessments, C-TPAT validations focus on voluntarily and exemplary standards beyond basic compliance. 

How CDG Can Help? 

CDG has created a wide range of solutions to assist companies looking for C-TPAT certification, offering importers and shippers the ability to better manage shipments, comply with regulatory mandates, audit and report on performance, and improve overall productivity across import/export operations.