• CORP SECURITY POLICY

      Question: Does anyone have a corporate security policy in which they are willing to share? *************** Answers: See sample attached. *********             http://www.icpainc.org/files/Answer%20Database%20Attachments/ICPA%20-%20C-TPAT%20Policy%20Statement.doc

  • CTPAT SECURITY REVIEW

      Question:   We have been discussing with our procurement and sourcing teams the best way to conduct CTPAT-type security reviews for our international suppliers.   Obviously, not every vendor warrants a full review of their security program.     Can any of ICPA members provide some guidance on how they decide which international vendors will […]

  • CTPAT Validation China

      Question: Am curious to know if any member has had a CTPAT joint validation conducted in China? If so, can you provide any information on how a China validation may have differed from a validation in another country? 

  • Appeal findings C-TPAT validation report

      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.” […]

  • 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 […]