D.T. Gruelle-     Your C-TPAT Strategic Partner

We understand compliance to C-TPAT program can be a daunting and confusing task. D.T. Gruelle has designed consultancy packages to simplify the certification process. We have navigated through C-TPAT application and certification for variety types of corporations which included the big names and so we can help you go through the whole process!

C-TPAT Overview

Soon after the 9/11 incident, the U.S. Government became increasingly concerned the possibility of moving weapons, explosives, and terrorists into the U.S. via vessels, aircraft, railroads, and trucks. A series of import regulations to secure the U.S. borders from further terrorist attacks was imposed. The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the major government agency to enforce the new security initiatives.  

CBP has introduced several key import security measures since early 2002 and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program is one of them. This program greatly encourages partnership between the U.S. government and the importers to secure the safety of the U.S. from various types of terrorist threats.

If your entity is not yet eligible for C-TPAT Certification, you can choose to be C-TPAT Compliant. Your business may not have to be certified, however, your clients may still request your company to be compliance with C-TPAT requirements as your commitment to the security measures. Being compliant guarantees the continued relationship with your C-TPAT certified business partners and certainly assists you secure more business in this economic situation.

C-TPAT Certification

As the international trade business model has changed dramatically since the 9/11and impacts of war on terror. Therefore, you need someone who is knowledgeable to navigate through all these complex rules and regulations.

C-TPAT membership has grown from 7 in early 2002 to over 15, 000 today.  C-TPAT compliance is gradually becoming a major business requirement for many U.S. importers and is considered a significant advantage by many importing businesses.

In addition, many C-TPAT elements are widely adopted by the customs department around the globe to secure their own borders and homeland against terrorism.  Under this background, the U.S. government strongly encourages all US importers and their supply chain partners to observe and join (C-TPAT) program.

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