Overview of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C ...
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Overview of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
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Overview of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
(C-TPAT)
Our MissionWe are the guardians of our Nation’s borders.
We are America’s frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.
We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s
economic security through lawful international trade and travel.We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.
Our MissionWe are the guardians of our Nation’s borders.
We are America’s frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.
We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s
economic security through lawful international trade and travel.We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.
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Established in 2001, the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative
that partners with the trade community on a voluntary basis to secure the international supply
chain of goods entering the United States.
C-TPAT builds upon relationships with all segments of the supply chain, both foreign and
domestic to secure the entire supply chain.
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Weapons of mass destruction
Biological warfare chemicals
Arms/munitions
Terrorists
Any one individual, shipment or conveyance could be
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Trade Act/24-Hour Rule/NTCAdvanced electronic information analysis andtargeting
Non- Intrusive Inspection TechnologyEmploying the use of advanced inspectiontechnologies
NIINII
Customs-Trade Partnership Against TerrorismEngaging the private sector to increase supply chain security
Container Security Initiative/Secure Freight InitiativeExpanding our borders by pre-screening high risk shipments prior to arrival in the U.S.
CBP Layered Approach
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C-TPAT Achievements11,318 - Certified Partner Accounts
157 - Staffing Level
341 - Tier 3 Importers
28,409 - Total Validations Completed13,158 - Initial Validations Completed15,251 - Revalidations Completed
Number of completed validations by year: 2014: 573 Initial Validations + 1,974 Revalidations = 2,547 Total Validations2015: 304 Initial Validations + 1196 Revalidations = 1,500 Total Validations
2,106 - Total Suspensions1,483 - Total Removals
Program Initiatives:10 - Mutual Recognition Arrangements: New Zealand, Canada,
Jordan, Japan, Korea, European Union, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, Singapore
4 - Mutual Recognition Projects: China, Dominican Republic, Brazil, India
10 - Technical Assistance Projects: Turkey, Jamaica, Switzerland, Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Costa Rica
4 - Partner Government Agencies: FDA, TSA, USDA, Coast Guard
September 2, 2015
Validations Completed by Year
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C-TPAT Exporter Entity in 2015 – Web portal applications
Importer Self Assessment (ISA) Bringing Compliance into C-TPAT
Trusted Trader
C-TPAT’s Portal 2.0 Enhancements Partner Government Agencies Phased Approach (Phase III Launched on August 16)
C-TPAT Conference (TBD)
C-TPAT Program Updates
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Partnership - cooperatively developed minimum security criteria vs. mandatory requirements
Voluntary – companies are not required to adhere to C-TPAT guidelines, but must do so to receive benefits
Provides for the customized application of guidelines by members
Provides tangible benefits
Trust but verify information
The C-TPAT Approach
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Emphasize prevention vs. interdiction
Promote shared responsibility
Promote security awareness
Increase supply chain security and supply chain efficiency
C-TPAT Objectives
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Congress’s Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 put into law a number of programs to improve security of U.S. ports.
C-TPAT Requirements:
1. All Applicants must reviewed, certified and vetted within 90 days
2. Once certified, company’s validation must be completed within one year
3. Revalidations will be conducted every four years
4. Validation reports completed, approved, and sent to partner within 60 days of …..validation
SAFE Port Act Requirements
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The supply chain for C-TPAT purposes is defined from point of origin (manufacturer/supplier/vendor) through to the point of distribution
C-TPAT Supply Chain
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Minimum Security Criteria
ImporterBusiness Partner
Requirements
Container Security & Inspection
(Seals)
Physical Access Controls
Personnel Security
Procedural Security
Physical Security
Security Training &
Threat Awareness
Information Technology
Security
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The validation process involves creating a “Validation Team,” that performs a joint review of the supply chain based on the security profile submitted and a documented risk assessment
Each validation is customized according to the Partner
An open forum to discuss issues, share ideas, address vulnerabilities and develop solutions
Understand the role of CBP and the trade community in the war on terror
Trust but verify system (Reliable, Accurate, and Effective)
What is a Validation?
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C-TPAT - Travels the World to Secure Supply Chains: Visited supply chains in 109 countries
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What’s in it for Industry
Increased efficiency / predictability
Expedited shipping of cargo
Protection of revenue Increased security in all parts of supply chain (leading to reduced
pilferage, etc.)
Safeguarding of brand
Better understanding of own supply chain
(leading to efficiencies)
Potential access to industry best
practices
Preferential treatment from Customs (help with contingency)
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Reduced inspections
Front of the line treatment for exams
Assigned CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS)
Participation in CBP training seminars
Eligibility for other CBP Programs
Benefits and Incentives
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Mutual Recognition
MR means that the security requirements/standards of the industry partnership program, as well as its verification procedures, are the same or compatible with those of the potential MR partner
MR is a long term goalCustoms, AEO Programs & Trade Community
must realize the time, effort and resources that goes into achieving MR.
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MRA: Benefits (Trade)• Companies will go through fewer validations
• “Audit fatigue”
• Validation and revalidation process will be quicker
• When applicable, companies will receive similar treatment from countries where MR has been achieved
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MRA: Benefits (Government)• Resources (time and money) would be better
allocated.
• Validation and revalidation process will be quicker and smoother.
• Will lead to the establishment of true end-to-end global security.
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MRA Challenges•
• Entity Identifiers- there are many• Language differences• Resources vary (Need compatible IT Systems that
share status)• Timelines• Disparity in benefits (vary from country to country)• Regulations block sharing of information
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C-TPAT MR Lessons LearnedCommunication• Internally – Upper Managements & Field Level• Externally – Trade Community
Automation• C-TPATs Portal system was created in 2007 and
upgraded/rebuilt in 2015
Working with Partner Government Agencies (PGA)• Many PGAs have similar programs that overlap
o Reduce redundancieso Provide additional benefits
