USA-CTPAT: What is the difference between CTPAT Security and CTPAT Trade Compliance?

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between CTPAT Security and CTPAT Trade Compliance?

 

 

CTPAT Security:

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 (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 provided a statutory framework for the CTPAT program and imposed strict program oversight requirements.
  • Partners must adhere to the CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
  • All partners have an assigned supply chain security specialist.
  • Companies must submit a security profile and a detailed account of their business operations.
  • A company must undergo a validation within a year of applying and every four years thereafter.

 

 

CTPAT Trade Compliance:

A voluntary program that provides the opportunity for importers who have made a commitment of resources to assume responsibility for monitoring their own compliance in exchange for additional benefits.

  • Governed by the CTPAT Trade Compliance Handbook.
  • All partners are assigned a National Account Manager.
  • Companies must submit a questionnaire and an application.
  • A company must undergo an Application Review Meeting.