Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary partnership between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the trade to secure the international supply chain. In return for partners securing their supply chains, CBP offers C-TPAT shipments expedited processing and provides C-TPAT participants with other benefits.

Benefits of CTPAT Certification

• Automatic Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program

• Reduced Automated Targeting System (ATS) scoring, for less frequent inspections

• C-TPAT " Best Practices" members will rarely face random inspections

• Shipments for inspections directed to the front of the line during random inspection or other agency requirements

• Expedited clearance times

• Significantly reduced enforcement and compliance inspections

• Access to CBP training seminars open only to certified members.