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Custom Trade Solutions can submit (initial enrollment), maintain (update) or reinstate  your CTPAT security profile per U.S. Custom and Border Protection requirements. Our CTPAT program includes submission of all proper narratives plus support materials. Visit the US Border C-TPAT Minimal Security Eligibility Outline to see expected scopes and how your company ranks; Requirements update frequently.

 Custom Trade Solutions can assess your international supply chain and provide actionable feedback and professional recommendations. We can review all your internal processes and strengthen your practices to further fortify your company's assets, employees, vendors and clients. Partners of Custom Trade Solutions benefit from tightened security, heightened protection and elevated safety conscientiousness. 

 The most fundamental requirement of CTPAT is to provide employees with Supply Chain Security Training on a regular basis. Custom Trade Solutions will provide general training to all employees and additional specific training to shipping and receiving personnel, security guards and cross border drivers. 

Benefits of CTPAT 

• Reduced number of CBP examinations
• Front of the line inspections
• Possible exemption from Stratified Exams
• Shorter wait times at the border
• Assignment of a Supply Chain Security Specialist
• Access to the FAST Lanes at the land borders

Who qualifies for CTPAT?  

• Air Carriers
• Consolidators(Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transport Intermediaries, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC))
• Customs Brokers
• Exporters
• Foreign Manufacturers
• Highway Carriers
• Importers
• Long Haul Highway Carriers in Mexico
• Marine Port Authority and Terminal Operators
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL)

Certified CTPAT companies receive an assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist (SCSS) by US Customs. After agents conduct a validation review and a company's supply chain security procedure meets CTPAT requirements, validation as a Tier II company is issued. Custom Trade Solutions can assist you in preparing for a CTPAT Validation by providing you with all the necessary tools.