CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

CDG works with US and various foreign customs agencies, as well as other government agencies involved in global supply chain security and enforcement. Our history extends to our role as co-founders of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and development of the first – ever certified global supply chain security standard, the Freight Security Requirements (FSR). Security criteria within the FSR later served as a model for several of the C-TPAT and SAFE Framework criteria standards.  

With over 50 years of Supply Chain Security experience with government and commercial clients, our experts can help you gain and maintain certification for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Partners in Protection (PIP), and EU Authorized Economic Operator (AEO).  

Benefits of C-TPAT Audit  

The potential benefits from C-TPAT certification are a measurable increase in the speed of freight and a reduction of fees.  These benefits are assisted by: 

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

The ability to move to the front of inspection lines 

A lesser potential of CBP examinations and an exemption from Stratified Exams (SEs) 

Shorter wait times at the border 

Access to the C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) 

A CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) assigned to the company 

Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secure Supply Chain (SSC) program 

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

And others 

 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. 

Third-Party Logistics Providers 

For C-TPAT Certification, the third-party logistics provider must satisfy the requirement to handle cargo inside and outside the USA. 

They have managed cargo using their resources, such as having a warehouse facility on behalf of the client company. 

They must not allow any form of subcontracting service. 

They have to be licensed as per the Federal Maritime Commission, Transport Security Administration, US Customs and Border Protection, and US Department of Transport. 

Apart from this, the Third-Party Logistics requiring a C-TPAT Certification must satisfy the requirement of having a clean record and appointing an officer to deal with C-TPAT Certification. 

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 

CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

CDG works with US and various foreign customs agencies, as well as other government agencies involved in global supply chain security and enforcement. Our history extends to our role as co-founders of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and development of the first – ever certified global supply chain security standard, the Freight Security Requirements (FSR). Security criteria within the FSR later served as a model for several of the C-TPAT and SAFE Framework criteria standards.  

With over 50 years of Supply Chain Security experience with government and commercial clients, our experts can help you gain and maintain certification for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Partners in Protection (PIP), and EU Authorized Economic Operator (AEO).  

Benefits of C-TPAT Audit  

The potential benefits from C-TPAT certification are a measurable increase in the speed of freight and a reduction of fees.  These benefits are assisted by: 

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

The ability to move to the front of inspection lines 

A lesser potential of CBP examinations and an exemption from Stratified Exams (SEs) 

Shorter wait times at the border 

Access to the C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI) 

A CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) assigned to the company 

Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secure Supply Chain (SSC) program 

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

And others 

 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. 

Third-Party Logistics Providers 

For C-TPAT Certification, the third-party logistics provider must satisfy the requirement to handle cargo inside and outside the USA. 

They have managed cargo using their resources, such as having a warehouse facility on behalf of the client company. 

They must not allow any form of subcontracting service. 

They have to be licensed as per the Federal Maritime Commission, Transport Security Administration, US Customs and Border Protection, and US Department of Transport. 

Apart from this, the Third-Party Logistics requiring a C-TPAT Certification must satisfy the requirement of having a clean record and appointing an officer to deal with C-TPAT Certification. 

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