What kinds of businesses can apply for C-TPAT?
Currently, open enrollment for C-TPAT is available for the following business types related to the U.S. import supply chain cargo handling and movement • U.S. Importers of record • U.S./Canada Highway Carriers • U.S./Mexico Highway Carriers • Rail Carriers • Sea Carriers • Air Carriers • U.S. Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators • U.S. Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) • Mexican and Canadian Manufacturers • Certain Invited Foreign Manufacturers • Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers How were these trade participation categories selected? CBP is responsible for screening all import cargo transactions. Utilizing risk management principles, C-TPAT seeks to enroll compliant low-risk companies who are directly responsible for importing, transporting, and coordinating commercial import cargo into the United States. The goal is to identify compliant trusted import traders who have good supply chain security procedures
