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After September 11, 2001, the attention of the U. S. Customs Service was focused on security and defense against terrorism. The traffic in international trade was an obvious area of concern. The newly organized Department of Home land Security and the Customs and Border Protection Department (CBP) began working on methods for increasing security without stopping the movement of goods in international trade.
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In November 2001, the Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C - TPAT) was launched. This program has become the largest and most successful government - private sector partnership since 9/11. This voluntary program gives businesses the opportunity to do something in response to the threat of terrorism. Companies involv ed in all stages of the supply chain are working together with CBP to develop security criteria, best practices, and implementation procedures.
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US Customs asks US Importers to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their entire international supply chain, from point of origin (manufacturer / supplier/vendor) through to point of distribution. If an importer outsource or contracts some elements of their supply chain, such as a foreign facility, the importer must work with these business partners to ensure that relevant security measures are in place and remain throughout their supply chain.
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Importers must have w ritten and verifiable processes for the selection of business partners including manufacturers, product suppliers and vendors. Business partners not eligible for C-TPAT certification are still required to demonstrate that they are meeting C-TPAT security criteria. One way your business partners can demonstrate their compliance is by providing a completed importer security questionnaire. |
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Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) |
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What is Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT)?
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C-TPAT is a voluntary government - business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain.
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De System provides supply chain security evaluation solution to clients located globally. We assist US C-TPAT importers in evaluating their supply chain.
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De System provides in-depth supply chain security evaluation via audit and training assistance as required. Our professionals can provide team, group or individ ual training within an organization.
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De System can perform independent assessment through verification audit and confirm each facility about the compliance status against C-TPAT requirements.
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De System can perform independent assessment through verification audit and confirm each facility about the compliance status against C-TPAT requirements.
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We provide recommendations for ongoing continuous improvement on security systems after compliance audit. Our services are highly professional, independent, impartial, unbiased, non-discriminatory and confidential..
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De System provides an array of products and services, including "Best Practices" C-TPAT Compliance Manuals, Web-based security training for C-TPAT and C-TP AT training Services to help companies meet C-TPAT requirements. |
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