Currently there are over 10,675 Certified Partners and more than 23,850 validations. There are 7 Mutual Recognition Agreements in force (New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Jordan, Korea, the EU and Taiwan) with others like Singapore, Israel, China, Mexico and Switzerland in the process.
Reduced number of exams. At tier 1 you will receive 5-8 times fewer exams than non- C-TPAT participants. The trend over the past several years shows a decreasing number of exams on C-TPAT members and increasing amounts of exams on non-C-TPAT organizations. The benefits increase and you go from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and 3, further decreasing exams and receiving priority treatment during exams.
Business Resumption. In the event of an interruption in service, due to a national emergency such as a hurricane or an act of terror, you will receive priority treatment when service resumes.
Priority Exam Treatment. If you are a C-TPAT participant and your container is held for exam along with many others, your container will be examined before non-C-TPAT containers.
Marketability. A growing number of organizations are joining and now some larger retail companies will not do business with you if you are not certified. Through its growing support from U.S. government agencies and the ISO being a part of the C-TPAT program can raise your company’s reputation.
These are some of the benefits of joining the C-TPAT program but there are many more. A secure supply can protect you shipments and the business partners in your supply chain from theft and help the government focus on the true risk elements associated with terrorism.
If you have any questions or need more information regarding C-TPAT please do not hesitate to reach out to me at john@johncriccardo.com.
PLEASE NOTE*” Importers should institute procedures for recognizing and reporting compromised seals to CBP or the appropriate foreign authority and document it within the records for that order.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
John C. Riccardo
Licensed Customs Broker
