I am trying to convince upper management within our company to enroll in C-TPAT. The company is very “sensitive” to vendors/suppliers ie. “why do we have to ask so many questions regarding their security system and processes? Do other importers ask all of these questions of their vendors? What if a vendor does not want […]
Questions regarding the C-TPAT Security Profile 1. Container Secuirty, Container Inspection The profile recomends a seven piont inspection for ALL containers. How do other importers handle this, do you inspect all containers and create a log showing they have been inspected? 2. General Question These questions are for import shipments only or do they include […]
QUESTION ON CHINA 3RD PARTY VALIDATORS; I just got the attached notification (below) that CBP will be contacting Importers to ?volunteer? for the pilot. I was wondering: a) have many members been contacted yet? b) if you qualify do you plan to volunteer? c) has CBP hinted at what might happen if an importer refuses […]
Questions regarding the C-TPAT Security Profile 1. Container Secuirty, Container Inspection The profile recomends a seven piont inspection for ALL containers. How do other importers handle this, do you inspect all containers and create a log showing they have been inspected? 2. General Question These questions are for import shipments only or do they include […]
I am trying to convince upper management within our company to enroll in C-TPAT. The company is very “sensitive” to vendors/suppliers ie. “why do we have to ask so many questions regarding their security system and processes? Do other importers ask all of these questions of their vendors? What if a vendor does not want […]
How do other C-TPAT certified companies collect SVI numbers? Is there a published database that contains all certified companies or do you have to ask each trade partner and then rely on them telling you if something changes? I can find on the C-TPAT portal where you can enter and SVI number and it will […]
Our CTPAT audit is tentatively scheduled for August. I have had a conversation with our representative, but no official notice. Our application was accepted without issue. Has any member passed (or known anyone who has passed) the application process only to fail the on-site review or the review at the supplier? If so, what caused […]
QUESTION ON FOREIGN CTPAT VALIDATIONVISITS: We are preparing for a foreign site visit by U.S. Customs to validate our CTPAT membership. We are reviewing all the security questionaires from the site in question. Do any members who have completed these visits have experiences or recommendations to share?
We have two Mexican corporations that each have multiple locations. They are our direct suppliers (maquiladoras). Each separate Mexican corporation operates as its own company, by filing hacienda reports, consolidated financial statements, etc. We have been told by our Supply Chain Security Specialist that each separate location must apply for C-TPAT certification separately, even though […]
I’m currently filling in a few gaps in preparation for our C-TPAT validation. I’ve noted that we do not have an official loss prevention / theft policy. Is it typical to have one? Does anyone have any templates? I’m also working on a call-tree / flow chart process to handle suspicious packages, etc. Does anyone […]
We are trying to educate our foreign suppliers on C-TPAT requirements. We are also asking them to complete a questionnaire regarding security at the facilities that ship to us. Does anyone know of a resource for C-TPAT documents that have been translated into other languages? We need several, but Japanese is our priority.
My company is in the process of reviewing the BP criteria for C-TPAT and has some concerns with overseas vendors that are not related to our company. The concern is what to do with vendors that either refuse to complete a security questionnaire or cannot meet the requirements outlined in the BP criteria. Not doing […]
