(Connie Anderson is the SVP of Client Solutions)
What is C-TPAT? The acronym stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. It’s a voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
The program started shortly after 9-11, when the U.S. Government stepped up border inspections of imported goods. These inspections delay processing of imports from 1 to 2 weeks, slowing the importer’s supply chain and cash cycle. To date, about 4,300 importers that want to avoid these Customs delays and support efforts to secure the country’s borders have completed C-TPAT certification.
Is C-TPAT certification right for you? This paper may help you decide by reviewing the benefits of C-TPAT certification for importers.