C-TPAT Certification in Ahmedabad

CDG provides C-TPAT certification services in Ahmedabad.

What is C-TPAT Certification? 

C-TPAT certification stands for Customers-Trade Partnership against Terrorism. This compliance is required for supply chain management for firms sending goods into the US. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) brought out this certification to ensure that security compliance is maintained for private sector companies that supply/ import goods and services in America. 

 This certification was introduced in 2001 with several industrial participants to ensure compliance is maintained under several anti-terrorist laws.  The C-TPAT Certification would apply to producers of goods and services within the USA. It would also apply to goods that are produced outside the USA. However, this certification is not a mandatory requirement for companies. It has been stressed that such certification is taken by private companies voluntarily. 

Benefits of having the C-TPAT Certification 

Improved Compliance against terrorism and risk compliance. 

Border Control Reduction for Goods which are supplied within the USA. 

Companies can attend customs and border protection seminars that are conducted. 

Compliance with the Certification will ensure that there are sufficient levels of appeals when it comes to the reduction of penalties. 

Priority Status of Applications related to Customs and Border Protection Protocols. 

Mutual Recognition amongst other exporters taking part in the CBP. 

Regulatory Authority for the C-TPAT Certification 

The primary regulatory authority for C-TPAT Certification is the US Customs and Border Protection.  The C-TPAT certification allows the exporter to secure the benefits of different programs provided by other customs and border protection authorities. 

HOW CTPAT WORKS 

When a supplier 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. 

 Participation in CTPAT is voluntary and there are no costs associated with joining the program and can be done online. 

 Step 1 The company should to review the CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria for their business entity to determine eligibility for the program and complete a risk assessment of its procedures and processes. 

 Step 2 Submit a basic application via the CTPAT Portal system and to agree to voluntarily participate. 

 Step 3 complete a supply chain security profile. The security profile explains how the company is meeting CTPAT’s minimum security criteria. 

 Upon satisfactory completion of the application and supply chain security profile, the applicant company is assigned a CTPAT Supply Chain Security Specialist to review the submitted materials and to provide program guidance on an on-going basis. 

CDG Advantage 

CDG is a recognized consultant for carrying out C-TPAT certification. 

We have multifaceted teams of professionals. 

We have extensive experience in handling C-TPAT Certification. 

Our service is cost-effective.