Question: I would like to know if anyone in the membership has experienced the same scenario. Last November we were contacted by CBP and told they wanted to audit vendor A in China for C-TPAT. We provided CBP with the name and contact information of the vendor. CBP said they would provide the information to […]
Question: We are C-TPAT and we are looking at our audit plan for 2015. I have been asked to answer: How often should we do on-site audits for internal manufacturing sites? How often should we do on-site audits for third-party warehouses? We have about 25 plants. It is my opinion that they should all be […]
Question: For C-TPAT, does the “Company Officer” need to be an actual officer of the company with signing authority? CBP’s definition just states that it should be a “person who holds an office of authority, and acts in an official capacity on behalf of a company.” The person we have listed currently is a director […]
Question: We have a maquiladora in MX that is ready to be certified for C-TPAT. My question is even though they are our maquiladora, they are under a shelter company in MX and not their own entity. When applying for C-TPAT I’m assuming that we still apply with our company name and not the shelter […]
Question: I am pulling together our 5 Step Risk Assessment Process. Does anyone have a sample Risk Assessment Action Plan that they would be willing to share or does anyone have any words of wisdom as to how to approach this section of the Risk Assessment? ********** Answers: It’s a process that you just have […]
Question: When an importer received a discrepant seal what is the required response by the importer. What is the expectation to resolve the discrepant seal issue ? ************ ANSWERS: Track to root cause; file an internal memo/report explaining discrepancy. If there are systemic errors in the process, create and implement a corrective action plan, so […]
Question: Hello, this is a questions to C-TPAT members who ship on FOB basis. How are you managing the LTL foreign inland security? How are you ensuring that your goods are secured, if it is not a full container load with a CTPAT security seal? I have heard stories of “milk runs” to to pick […]
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Question: Can the membership provide “quick-hit” advice on the EXPORTER C-TPAT application for a small-to-mid size US exporter? Specifically: Has anyone in the membership experienced the cradle to grave timeline? What have the benefits been for your company? Do you have a template or resources available to compile the following: Documented export security program C-TPAT supply chain security […]
Question: If I have a container that crosses the southern border, can I show the US broker as the importer for C-TPAT purposes and deliver to their warehouse? Will this allow me to join the FAST program? Container will NOT be unloaded, but will have visible inspection before delivery on to US customer (who is […]
Question: Anyone out there have generic rules on warehouse security. Are guard shacks an absolute? Perimeter fencing ? *********** ANSWERS: Be sure to look at the use of the words SHOULD and MUST in the guidelines. If it says MUST, you must have it. If it says SHOULD, it’s a best practice, but if you […]
Question: We would like to hear from other CTPAT certified members regarding customs breaking the seal at the port and re-sealing with a CBP seal. Customs at the port refuse to indicate the new seal number on the driver’s paperwork, nor sign the driver’s paperwork that the seal was changed. Our receiving process dictates that […]
