C-tpat Certification In Chennai

What is C-TPAT?
C-TPAT (Customsa Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary, joint government-business partnership to help add to supply chain and increase border security.
When was the C-TPAT initiative launched?
C-TPAT was launched in November 2001 and began with seven initial participants.
How many companies are C-TPAT certified?
According to U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP), there are more than 10,000 certified partners. Nearly half of this number are importers.
Which type of supply chain participants may be C-TPAT certified?
The program has historically been oriented around imports into the United States. Air carriers, consolidators, cross-border highway carriers, marine port authorities, ocean carriers, rail carriers, terminal operators, third party logistics (3PLs) providers, Customs brokers and importers are eligible for C-TPAT certification in the United States. The program is of key importance to importers who have derived benefits from the program. In Canada, cross-border or long-haul highway carriers and manufacturers may be C-TPAT certified. Mexican manufacturers and cross-border highway carriers may also be certified.
Can exporters be C-TPAT certified?
In todaya s Just-in-Time a delay could represent a considerable monetary loss for U.S. exporters. As a result, exporters have been requesting C-TPAT certification for a number of years. CBP recently published the requirements for U.S. exporters to participate in C-TPAT. It is also collaborating with the trade and current Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) countries to develop an export pilot program. The agency is receiving feedback from the trade, but has not announced when the program will officially be open to exporters.
Can a 3PL that does not own its own equipment be C-TPAT Certified?
No. 3PLs must own some of their own warehousing facilities, vehicles, aircraft or other transportation assets. The company must be licensed and/or bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), CBP or the Department of Transportation (DOT) and have an office staffed in the United States.
What are the potential benefits of C-TPAT certification?
The potential benefits from C-TPAT certification is a measurable increase in the speed of freight and a reduction of fees. These benefits are assisted by:
Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at land borders
The ability to move to the front of inspection lines
A lesser potential of CBP examinations and an exemption from Stratified Exams (SEs)
Shorter wait times at the border
Access to the C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (CDG)
A CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (CDG) assigned to the company
Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secure Supply Chain (CDG) program
The potential to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment Program (CDG)
And others