What is C-TPAT?

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a volunteer United States government business initiative formed to establish cooperative relationships for importers. What are the benefits?

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Sign a C-TPAT agreement 
with U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection
Implement a security 
game plan
Use Licensed Customs 
Brokers that are 
C-TPAT participants
Enjoy a speedier and 
efcient import process 
with less scrutiny
C-TPAT was formed in 2001 to protect 
the trade industry from terrorists
By The Numbers
Formed in November 
2001 after the 9/11 ter-
rorist attacks to protect 
trade and the U.S. 
border from terrorists. 
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a U.S. Government business initiative formed to establish cooperative relationships for importers.
Why was it formed?
What is it?
Why is C-TPAT important
for importers?
Flow Chart – How
C-TPAT Works
Faster Import 
Processing
Reduced Customs 
Inspections
Improved Security 
of Cargo
U.S. ATTACKED
2001
100
10000
2015
7
Partners in 2001
10,000+
Partners today 
CUSTOMS TRADE
PARTNERSHIP
AGAINST TERRORISM
C-TPAT
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