CBP Reinstates the C-TPAT Online Application Process Via the C-TPAT Security Link Portal, Etc.
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Web site, CBP is once again accepting online Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) applications, but now via the new C-TPAT Security Link Portal. Applications can be submitted for the following C-TPAT categories:
Sign up for a free preview to unlock the rest of this article
Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today!
Importers
Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers
Consolidators (Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs), and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)
Foreign Manufacturers (currently only manufacturers in Mexico and other foreign manufacturers, by invitation only)
Highway Carriers (U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico)
Air Carriers
Rail Carriers
Sea Carriers
Port Authority/Terminal Operators
The C-TPAT Online Application is available at the C-TPAT Security Link Portal at https://ctpat.cbp.dhs.gov/CompanyProfile.aspx.
(In late April 2006, CBP temporarily suspended the C-TPAT Online Application Process pending the implementation of the C-TPAT Security Link Portal system. See ITT's Online Archives or 04/27/06 news, 06042710, for BP summary.)
CBP Posts Instructions for C-TPAT Security Link Portal Online Application
CBP has also posted to its Web site a PowerPoint presentation which provides instructions for completing the C-TPAT Online Application through the C-TPAT Security Link Portal. According to CBP's instructions, the C-TPAT Application process consists of two parts:
Part 1:
Complete the company profile information
Read and agree to the terms of the C-TPAT Agreement to Voluntarily Participate
Save the submission
Wait for an e-mail confirming the submission and granting C-TPAT Security Link Portal access using a temporary password
Part 2:
Login to the C-TPAT Security Link Portal using the applicant's e-mail address and temporary password
Change the temporary password
Complete the structured Online Supply Chain Security Profile
Save the Security Profile submission
CBP notes that companies will have 60 days to complete their C-TPAT online application using the C-TPAT Security Link Portal.
CBP's announcement regarding online C-TPAT applications via the C-TPAT Security Link Portal, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ctpat/online_app/.
CBP's instructions for the C-TPAT Security Link Portal Online Application (dated 05/26/06) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ctpat/online_app/instructions_online_ctpat_app.ctt/instructions_online_ctpat_app.ppt.