Question: Can our Mexico Maquila, file for C-TPAT inclusion? We are a US based (parent) company and we have a Maquila (sister, wholly owned) in Mexico. It is my understanding that C-TPAT is only for US companies and I (the US parent) would need to submit the request, questionnaire, et. al. to CBP for C-TPAT, […]
Question: Would any members be willing to offer specific instances/experiences where C- TPAT directly assisted in facilitating trade during the government shutdown? Thank you for your time. ==========
Question: Our MX affiliate just passed their NEEC audit. Two representatives from CBP were present. The comments from customs centered on their approval for the US entity (me) to apply for C-TPAT and the supply chain audit that they just conducted would suffice for that portion of the C-TPAT process. However, customs noted that: “if […]
Question: Good afternoon, I am researching the CTPAT program and one (of the many) questions that has come up is the Annual Security Profile review that must be conducted after becoming CTPAT certified. I know that the business partners procedures/processes are included in the company profile, and which the supplier questionnaires are […]
QUESTION: Good afternoon, I am researching the CTPAT program and one (of the many) questions that has come up is the Annual Security Profile review that must be conducted after becoming CTPAT certified. I know that the business partners procedures/processes are included in the company profile, and which the supplier questionnaires are […]
Question: Does anyone have a letter sample they can share for C-TPAT in regards to truck carriers We are looking to send to all our foreign truck carriers (particular MX) a letter that they need to meet the minimum requirements for security. I don’t want to […]
Question: My company is currently working on getting our C-TPAT Certification for Tier 1. We have a few domestic locations, as well as a couple outside the US. Would the international branches be required to be “other branches” in the company profile? In addition, would those location need to be trained, […]
Question: So I would like to know if anyone can give me insight on the validation process for C-TPAT? I been told by many people that 90% of the procedures lie on our overseas suppliers as well as our carriers ocean as well as inland container carriers. So that would leave 10% on […]
Question: So I would like to know if anyone can give me insight on the validation process for C-TPAT? I been told by many people that 90% of the procedures lie on our overseas suppliers as well as our carriers ocean as well as inland container carriers. So that would leave 10% on […]
Question: Does anyone have any C-TPAT best practices in the area of container security that you are willing to share? We are an importer, and we do not store containers on our premises. ***********
Question: ooking for helpful ideas on how to get upper Management to buy into the C-TPAT Program guide lines and to support change. *************
Question: Has anyone referenced CTPAT compliance within their foreign vendor contracts? If so, would you be willing to share what you have referenced or some helpful hints?
