We are preparing for our C-TPAT validation visit and have encountered the following two scenarios. We would appreciate any feedback from members who have encountered similar situations. 1. A supplier’s facility is comprised of several buildings. A different type of manufacturing takes place in each building. For example, microwave ovens are produced in one, telecom […]
Our C-TPAT program is managed by compliance. Unfortunately, there is only one person in our so called compliance department and that is me. Senior management refuses to assign or hire permanent support staff for me. Please ask the membership if C-TPAT is under their compliance department, how are they staffed to maintain all compliance and […]
To become compliant with “Business Partner” requirements in the Importer Security Criteria, you can use ITRAC data resources to develop risk assessment and auditing mechanisms for product suppliers and service providers instead of having them complete a security questionnaire. Has anyone tried this approach? If so, has any criterion been used other than country of […]
I would like to know if anyone is Tier III for C-TPAT.
Most of the C-TPAT security criteria issued by CBP to date relates to containerized shipments. Does anyone have any written best practices or other suggested security procedures for bulk products, such as agricultural products? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Has anyone assisted a related-party Mexican manufacturer in obtaining C-TPAT certification? If so, was the process different than obtaining certification for the U.S. importer? Any pointers ?
Our company has a very extensive screening/background check on new employees however, we do not have policy for existing employees for ongoing background checks as stipulated in the C-TPAT criteria. We are certified importer, but haven’t been validated yet. Has anyone been validated that does not perform periodic background checks on existing employees? If so, […]
Does anyone in ICPA have a resource for purchasing posters relating to C-TPAT topics.
We have been told by our C-TPAT specialist that we will not be validated as we do not import at least 10% from a country, other than China. Has anyone else faced this issue with the C-TPAT program?
“Our company is assessing all our importing facilities as part of the C-TPAT Security Profile preparation process. Some of these facilities do not have exterior fencing. Can any of the membership advise what USCBP’s posture is towards facilities without exterior fencing, and what additional security enhancements might be required for facilities without fencing?”
So here’s an interesting dilemma. We are an apparel importer who contracts out apparel manufacturing via a vendor who contracts the production to a related factory. The factory, at their discretion, can subcontract the sewing operations to another approved factory who performs the origin conferring step. However, the sewn goods are then shipped to the […]
How have other C-TPAT participants handled this situation? Parent Company has 6 Subsidiaries. Each Sub has 10 Warehouses for a total of 60. 50 ship and receive domestic US only; and 10 ship and receive to and from Mexico, Canada, and Asia. Do all 60 warehouses have to meet C-TPAT security measures or just the […]
