CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency. Contact us for C-TPAT certification services in India. The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary support program led by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)focused on improving the security of private companies supply chains via a CTPAT audit. All participants in this program pledge to protect their supply chain from the concealment of terrorist weapons, including those of mass destruction. However, to comply with the CTPAT requirement and obtain a certificate you will need to be aware of the key rules. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about CTPAT certification, regulations, and the overall process. What Is C TPAT? C TPAT was established in November 2001 in response to the September 11 terrorist attack in New York. It is a voluntary incentive based program where partners work with members of the trade community to strengthen global supply chain security and prevent the supply chain from being compromised by terrorist organisations. Many companies are eligible for C TPAT membership including importers, exporters, third party logistics providers, consolidators, air carriers, cross border highway carriers, marine port authorities, ocean carriers, rail carriers, terminal operators, and customs brokers. What Are the C TPAT requirements? The C TPAT requirements are a set of guidelines that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has provided to the US Customs and Border Protection. They are designed to help companies understand what they need to do to comply with the CTPAT program. C TPAT Requirements Checklist For an importer to be eligible to join CTPAT they must follow the following C TPAT compliance checklist. Be an active importer or anon resident Canadian importer that has imported goods into the US within the past 12 months. Have an active US importer of Record (IOR) number. Have a valid continuous bond registered with Customs and Border Control. Operate a business office staffed in the US or Canada. Designate a company officer who is the primary cargo officer responsible for C TPAT. Commit to maintaining the C TPAT supply chain security criteria outlined in the C TPAT Importer Agreement. Complete a supply chain security profile in the C TPAT portal and identify how it will develop. Have no unpaid debt owed to CBP at the time of the application. What Is C TPAT Compliance? When it comes to CTPAT compliance, it is important your business have all the correct documents. CTPAT Documentation for Personnel, You must have a contract with employment agencies that includes background screenings including DMV,FBI, and export control screenings. As proof of the screening process taking place at your company, you must keep a copy as evidence. CTPAT Documentation for Business Partners, For business partners, you must review and screen your customer database, vendor or supplier database, transactional partners, and service providers. In addition, your foreign suppliers must complete and submit their CTPAT questionnaire to you and identify any weaknesses, have an improvement plan, and retain all such documents.