C-TPAT Certification In Kochi

CDG provides C-TPAT Certification in Kochi.

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism. This initiative was launched to assist the trading community in the war against Terrorism based on the below criteria:

• Business Partner Requirements (Security Procedures)
• Container Security (Seals, Container Inspection etc)
• Physical Access Control - Procedural Security
• Security Training and Awareness
• Physical Security - Information Technology.

C-TPAT is a voluntry standard for supply chain security management. CDG helps companies outside geographical boundries of USA to comply with requirements of C-TPAT (Custom Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). CDG is the biggest player in C-TPAT certification in India & neighbouring countries.

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism. This initiative was launched to assist the trading community in the war against Terrorism.

A Growing Partnership 

From its inception in November 2001, CTPAT continued to grow. Today, more than 11,400 certified partners spanning the gamut of the trade community, have been accepted into the program. The partners include U.S. importers/exporters, U.S./Canada highway carriers; U.S./Mexico highway carriers; rail and sea carriers; licensed U.S. Customs brokers; U.S. marine port authority/terminal operators; U.S. freight consolidators; ocean transportation intermediaries and non‐operating common carriers; Mexican and Canadian manufacturers; and Mexican long‐haul carriers, all of whom account for over 52 percent (by value) of cargo imported into the U.S. 

 How CTPAT works 

When an entity joins CTPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topics and present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain. 

 CTPAT members are considered to be of low risk, and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry.

 CTPAT Benefits 

CTPAT Partners enjoy a variety of benefits, including taking an active role in working closer with the U.S. Government in its war against terrorism. As they do this, Partners are able to better identify their own security vulnerabilities and take corrective actions to mitigate risks. Some of the benefits of the program include: 

 Reduced number of CBP examinations 

Front of the line inspections 

Possible exemption from Stratified Exams 

Shorter wait times at the border 

Assignment of a Supply Chain Security Specialist to the company 

Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes at the land borders 

Access to the CTPAT web-based Portal system and a library of training materials 

Possibility of enjoying additional benefits by being recognized as a trusted trade Partner by foreign Customs administrations that have signed Mutual Recognition with the United States 

Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs, such as the Food and Drug Administration’s Secure Supply Chain program 

Business resumption priority following a natural disaster or terrorist attack 

Importer eligibility to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment Program (ISA) 

Priority consideration at CBP’s industry-focused Centers of Excellence and Expertise.