CBP Issues New C-TPAT Security Criteria for Customs Brokers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has developed new minimum-security criteria for Customs Brokers already enrolled in the C-TPAT program or those wishing to join the program. According to CBP, the "new minimum-security criteria solidifies membership expectations, and clearly defines and establishes the baseline level of security measures, which must be employed by member Customs Brokers."
The new C-TPAT minimum-security criteria for customs brokers are effective on December 31, 2006. However, customs brokers who are already members of the C-TPAT program will have until March 31, 2007 to implement the new security criteria. Customs brokers that are currently enrolled in C-TPAT will not be required to provide any written certification to CBP that the new security criteria have been met and will not be required to submit new security profiles to CBP.
Customs Brokers wishing to join the C-TPAT program after December 31, 2006 will need to meet or exceed the security criteria before they will be "certified" and eligible for benefits.
The new C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria for Customs Brokers and CBP's Implementation Plan can be found here.
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