• 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 […]

  • C-TPAT MANAGEMENT REPORTING

      Question: Currently in my company management of the C-TPAT program is the responsibility of the Import Compliance Department. In order to manage the program properly we have to rely heavily on our Procurement department. What we would like to know is where management of the C-TPAT program resides for other ICPA members. ************

  • CTPAT STATUS

      Question: Compliance at my company ran on auto-pilot for a while.  Records are a mess. I’m now here and working with people and details. My original understanding was that we had been C-TPAT certifeid but got suspended / revoked due to smuggling attempts using our equipment a few years ago.  Recently I was in […]

  • CTPAT STATUS

      Question: Compliance at my company ran on auto-pilot for a while.  Records are a mess. I’m now here and working with people and details. My original understanding was that we had been C-TPAT certifeid but got suspended / revoked due to smuggling attempts using our equipment a few years ago.  Recently I was in […]

  • CTPAT STATUS

      Question: Compliance at my company ran on auto-pilot for a while.  Records are a mess. I’m now here and working with people and details. My original understanding was that we had been C-TPAT certifeid but got suspended / revoked due to smuggling attempts using our equipment a few years ago.  Recently I was in […]

  • C-TPAT fencing requirement

      Question: Under what circumstances are foreign manufacturers granted C-TPAT membership without having perimeter fencing ? The minimum security criteria indicates fencing is required. Any documents or links would be greatly appreciated. ************

  • CTPAT dock parking requirements

      Question: Does anyone have information they can share regarding C-TPAT requirements as it relates to parking in or around shipping and receiving docks. We are looking for information about vehicles that may or may not be able to park in shipping/receiving docks areas as well as how far vehicles should be parked from a […]

  • CTPAT dock parking requirements

      Question: Does anyone have information they can share regarding C-TPAT requirements as it relates to parking in or around shipping and receiving docks. We are looking for information about vehicles that may or may not be able to park in shipping/receiving docks areas as well as how far vehicles should be parked from a […]

  • CTPAT dock parking requirements

      Question: Does anyone have information they can share regarding C-TPAT requirements as it relates to parking in or around shipping and receiving docks. We are looking for information about vehicles that may or may not be able to park in shipping/receiving docks areas as well as how far vehicles should be parked from a […]

  • CTPAT dock parking requirements

      Question: Does anyone have information they can share regarding C-TPAT requirements as it relates to parking in or around shipping and receiving docks. We are looking for information about vehicles that may or may not be able to park in shipping/receiving docks areas as well as how far vehicles should be parked from a […]

  • Minimum Security Criteria for Foreign Manufacturers under C-TPAT.

      Question:   We are looking for advice on a question regarding the Minimum Security Criteria for Foreign Manufacturers under C-TPAT.   I have inserted below language from CBP’s C-TPAT website describing the business partner selection process for foreign manufacturers.    A literal reading suggests that a foreign manufacturer should have each of its partners provide […]