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C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative
to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall
international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT offers trade-related
businesses an opportunity to play an active role in the war against terrorism.
ClearFreight has been a certified C-TPAT member since
2003 and was successfully validated and revalidated by Customs.
CBP will offer benefits to certain certified C-TPAT
member categories, including:
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A reduced number of CBP inspections (reduced border delay times)
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Priority processing for CBP inspections. (Front of the Line processing
for inspections when possible.)
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Assignment of a C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) who
will work with the company to validate and enhance security throughout the
company’s international supply chain.
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Potential eligibility for CBP Importer Self-Assessment program (ISA)
with an emphasis on self-policing, not CBP audits.
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Eligibility to attend C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars.
For more information, please visit
http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/what_ctpat/ctpat_overview.xml
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