C-TPAT Security Audit In Indore

CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency. Contact us for C-TPAT certification services in India.

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism - CTPAT 

CTPAT is a voluntary public-private sector partnership program which recognizes that CBP can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the principal stakeholders of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 provided a statutory framework for the CTPAT program and imposed strict program oversight requirements. 

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. 

Benefit of CTPAT 

• 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 
• 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. 

Process for C-TPAT Audit 

There are three steps to C-TPAT certification: 

• The first step is for the company to conduct and fully document a security risk assessment 
• The second step is for the company to submit a basic application via the C-TPAT Portal system 
• The third step is for the company to complete a supply chain security profile which explains how the company is meeting C-TPAT’s minimum security criteria 

Upon satisfactory completion of the application and supply chain security profile, CBP reviews the submitted materials. The CBP C-TPAT program will then have up to 90-days to certify the company into the program or to reject the application. If certified, the company will be validated within three years of certification.