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Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
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In order to develop, enhance, and maintain effective security processes throughout the global supply chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to accept applications in various international supply chain categories.

- C-TPAT Validation Process Fact Sheet
The validation process of certified C-TPAT participants has begun. The process is to validate that the supply chain security measures contained in the C-TPAT participant's security profile are in place.
C-TPAT Validation Process Fact Sheet - pdf versionpdf - 157 KB.C-TPAT Validation Process Fact Sheet - doc versiondoc - 81 KB.
- C-TPAT Validation Process Frequently Asked Questions
C-TPAT Validation Process Frequently Asked Questions - pdf versionpdf - 76 KB.C-TPAT Validation Process Frequently Asked Questions - doc versiondoc - 301 KB.
arrowC-TPAT for Importers
arrowC-TPAT for Licensed Brokers
arrowC-TPAT for Air Carriers
arrowC-TPAT for Sea Carriers
arrowC-TPAT for Rail Carriers
arrowC-TPAT for Air Freight Consolidators/Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and NVOCCs
arrow C-TPAT for U.S. Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators
arrowC-TPAT for Foreign Manufacturers
- C-TPAT Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions
This fact sheet provides an overview of the program and answers frequently asked questions.
- C-TPAT Warehouse Security Recommendations
arrowC-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI)
To assist Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) partners in securing their supply chain, CBP developed an electronic mechanism called the Status Verification Interface (SVI). SVI serves as a tool to verify membership in the C-TPAT program.
arrowFAST Application Information
- 02/06/2003

This program allows U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico partnering importers expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments.

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right arrowon cbp.gov:
 U.S./Mexico FAST for Foreign Manufacturers
 Customs Set to Begin Phase 2 of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
 Customs Set to Begin Phase 3 of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
 Italy Signs Declaration of Principles to Join U.S. Customs Container Security Initiative, Strengthening Anti-Terror Coalition
 Customs Announces Next Step in Anti-Terror Program
 Container Security Initiative (CSI)
 U.S./Canada FAST
 U.S./Mexico FAST
right arrowon the web:
 U.S. Customs, industry team up on border security
 Customs-Trade Initiative launched in Detroit
 GAO Report No. GAO-03-770, Container Security: Expansion of Key Customs Programs Will Require Greater Attention to Critical Success Factors, July 25

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