C-TPAT Security Audit In Goa

CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Goa, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

What is C-TPAT Certification? 

C-TPAT certification stands for Customers-Trade Partnership against Terrorism. This compliance is required for supply chain management for firms sending goods into the US. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) brought out this certification to ensure that security compliance is maintained for private sector companies that supply/ import goods and services in America. 

This certification was introduced in 2001 with several industrial participants to ensure compliance is maintained under several anti-terrorist laws.  The C-TPAT Certification would apply to producers of goods and services within the USA. It would also apply to goods that are produced outside the USA. However, this certification is not a mandatory requirement for companies. It has been stressed that such certification is taken by private companies voluntarily.  

Rail and Sea Carriers 

• These carries must be transporting goods and shipments either from Canada or Mexico. 
• If incorporated in Mexico, then the requirements of Mexican SAT purposes must be fulfilled. 
• At least one officer must be located either in Mexico, Canada, or the USA. 
• Have the US National Motor Freight Traffic Association Standard Carrier Code (SCAC code) 
• Have a bond with the US Customs and Border Protection Authorities. 

Foreign Manufacturers 

• The applicant must be a manufacturer that is registered and has business operations either in Canada or Mexico. 
• The Certificate of Incorporation must be provided if asked by the authority for securing the C-TPAT Certification. 
• The Applicant must also possess a US Customs and Border Protection Manufacturing Identity Number (MID). 
• If applicable, the full name of the office, along with the activities that are carried out by the office must be provided. 
• Mexican companies should provide information about the RFC (Registre Federal de Contribuyentes) provided by the Mexican Tax Administration Service. 
• RFC is a 12 digital number for companies and partnerships. However, for sole proprietorships and entrepreneur business, the number is a 13-digit number. 
• The MID number must be constituted so that it includes the name and address where the products and goods originate. 
• The applicant must have the respective "C-TPAT Certificate" Signed along with the partnership agreement that the applicant has taken this initiative to voluntarily participate in such a program. 
• The applicant must have a complete profile regarding the supply chain requirement in the C-TPAT portal. This must also state how the foreign manufacturer meets the requirements of the MSC. 
• The applicant must not have any form of debts with any international or domestic authority when making such an application. The applicant must also satisfy that no form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings is present.