Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a CBP trusted trader program which focuses on improving private companies' security regarding supply chains and reducing threats from terrorism.
Companies join C-TPAT voluntarily, making an agreement to work with CBP to protect supply chains, identify potential security gaps, and implement best practices insecurity measures. Applicants to C-TPAT must address a range of security concerns and create action plans to increase security throughout the supply chain.
C-TPAT members are considered lower risk when importing goods into the U.S., and are therefore less likely to be face exams at a port of entry.
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