C-TPAT

Questions and answers about C-TPAT

  • C-TPAT policy draft

      Question:   Does anyone have a C-TPAT Policy and/or Procedures Manual they would be willing to share?   We are C-TPAT certified Tier III. Our compliance manual references C-TPAT, but we’re looking to develop a policy manual specific to C-TPAT.    

  • Article stolen after import and CTPAT

      Question:   We recently had a trailer stolen after it had been imported into the U.S., entry filed and duties paid. What is the best practice for C-TPAT members to address this type of security breach when it has happened after importation?  

  • CTPAT Validation Appeal

      Question: Does anyone have any information oh the process of appealing the findings of a C-TPAT Validation Report? The only language I can find on the CBP web site says that “Companies that are suspended or removed may appeal this decision to CBP HQ.” and “CBP will decide the appeal in a timely fashion.

  • CTPAT Manual

      Question: Does anyone have a C-TPAT Policy and/or Procedures Manual they would be willing to share? We are C-TPAT certified Tier III. Our compliance manual references C-TPAT, but we’re looking to develop a policy manual specific to C-TPAT

  • CONTAINER SECURITY ON DOMESTIC PURCHASES (addtl)

      Question:   How do other C-TPAT members handle containers that arrive at their distribution facilities when they are not the importer of record?  We have visibility to the containers we import and can ensure they are secure, but have not yet found a good way to ensure the security of container deliveries that are […]

  • C-TPAT PREP TIME ESTIMATE

      Question:   I’m in the process of getting alignment from Sr. Management on completing gap analysis and prep for CTPAT application.   Does anyone have a good estimate on the amount of time required from each function in preparation for application?     We have quite strong access control/procedural security measures in place, but I’m trying […]

  • C-TPAT PREP TIME ESTIMATE

      Question:   I’m in the process of getting alignment from Sr. Management on completing gap analysis and prep for CTPAT application.   Does anyone have a good estimate on the amount of time required from each function in preparation for application?     We have quite strong access control/procedural security measures in place, but I’m trying […]

  • CONTAINER SECURITY ON DOMESTIC PURCHASES

      Question:   How do other C-TPAT members handle containers that arrive at their distribution facilities when they are not the importer of record?  We have visibility to the containers we import and can ensure they are secure, but have not yet found a good way to ensure the security of container deliveries that are […]

  • CONTAINER SECURITY ON DOMESTIC PURCHASES

      Question:   How do other C-TPAT members handle containers that arrive at their distribution facilities when they are not the importer of record?  We have visibility to the containers we import and can ensure they are secure, but have not yet found a good way to ensure the security of container deliveries that are […]

  • C-TPAT MANAGEMENT REPORTING

      Question: Currently in my company management of the C-TPAT program is the responsibility of the Import Compliance Department. In order to manage the program properly we have to rely heavily on our Procurement department. What we would like to know is where management of the C-TPAT program resides for other ICPA members. ************

  • CTPAT STATUS

      Question: Compliance at my company ran on auto-pilot for a while.  Records are a mess. I’m now here and working with people and details. My original understanding was that we had been C-TPAT certifeid but got suspended / revoked due to smuggling attempts using our equipment a few years ago.  Recently I was in […]

  • CTPAT STATUS

      Question: Compliance at my company ran on auto-pilot for a while.  Records are a mess. I’m now here and working with people and details. My original understanding was that we had been C-TPAT certifeid but got suspended / revoked due to smuggling attempts using our equipment a few years ago.  Recently I was in […]