QUESTION: We are on point to have our second C-TPAT re-validation. For those members who have been through multiple re-validations, can you share how the overseas factory is typically chosen for validation? Different factories each validation? ************* Answers: Usually, it is one of your top 3 exporters into the U.S. It is always a different […]
QUESTION: Recently a facility in MX went through a CTPAT visit and did wonderfully! Even with this positive outcome there are a few action items and recommendations required to close. Is there anyone in the community that has any type of procedures they are willing to share to benchmark on the areas below? The CBP […]
QUESTION: We would like to know what is mandatory and what is not required under the “Physical Access Controls” requirements for C-TPAT. For the employee section: is it mandatory to require for each employee to wear and display the identification badge at all times upon entering the building? Upper management wants to lessen […]
QUESTION: For those that participate in C-TPAT, wondering if you receive any notification of the that your annual profile update was accepted. (other than the anniversary date changing) For ISA, we receive a letter of continued acceptance in the program once the ANL is submitted and reviewed by CBP. Its been about 3 months since […]
QUESTION: Our company plans to lease out 1st floor to other entities. We are C-TPAT Tier III certified. We will occupy 2nd and 3rd floor only. Here are my questions. There is only one entrance to the building. How can we control access to the 2nd or 3rd floor from other employees? How can we […]
QUESTION: Is anyone in the membership familiar for Mexican companies with US parents filing for C-TPAT? I am unsure how the application process works for US entities. Is the scope limited to the Mexican location applying for C-TPAT or does the audit extend to the US parent as well? **************** Answers: C-TPAT is entity specific. […]
QUESTION: We have a C-TPAT certified site in Canada where there is rail site on and off property. The tracks come onto the site however the tracks are NOT owned by the facility which presents further challenges. Would anyone in the community whose C-TPAT certified have a similar circumstance know how to address security concerns […]
QUESTION: Is anyone aware if CBP is going to offer any more annual conferences on C-TPAT? =========== Answer: Yes, C-TPAT will continue to have its annual conferences. No conference will take place this calendar year, however. As we get into 2017, the decision will be made as to when during 2017 they will have the […]
QUESTION: We are a foreign manufacturer, working on applying for C-TPAT. Do our procedures need to be translated to English ? ******************** Answers: Some of our Supply Chain Security Specialists have asked for the procedures to be translated to English and others have not. Sorry, but it is not consistent within CBP. ******************* If you […]
QUESTION: Can anyone point me in the directions of current statistics on the C-TPAT program? Number of members, break down by member type (importer, carrier, etc.), number of validations in the past year, etc. Basically “state of the program” type of numbers for a high level presentation. The most current numbers I can seem to […]
QUESTION: Can a Western European company which is Non-Resident Importer (NRI) in the United States and AEO certified apply for C-TPAT membership? How would they go about it? ======================= ANSWER: No. Not at this point.
QUESTION: Have any other members not been receiving their 90 day notification that their annual C-TPAT security profile review is coming due? This is the second year that we have not received the notification. ========== Answers: No, we are no longer receiving the 90 day notice either. I made notes in my calendar for when the […]
