C-TPAT Security Audit In Pune

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

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.  

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 are Eligible and can participate? 

·        Companies outside USA and also enrolled inPIP, OAE, AEO (Tier I, Tier II,Tier III, LO) certified entity can achieve CTPAT Compliant Certification. Any active business entity going for CTPAT . 

·       Organization which are playing a key role in US supply chain are eligible for becoming CTPAT compliant. 

·        Consolidators (Freight consolidators, ocean transportation intermediaries and non-vessel operating common carriers) 

·        Marine port authority and terminal operators 

·        Foreign manufacturers (APAC countries, Middle East) 

·        Third-party logistics providers 3LP 

·        Customs brokers 

·        Customs House Agent (CHA) 

·        US Exporters 

·        US/Canada and US/Mexico cross-border highway carriers 

·        Rail carriers 

·        Sea carriers 

·         Air carriers 

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.