C-TPAT Security Audit in Mumbai, New Certification

CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency. Contact us for C-TPAT certification services in India.How does C-TPAT validation differ from a CBP audit?It is important to note that a C-TPAT validation is not a CBP audit. Although U.S. customs performs standard audits in areas such as trade compliance and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) assessments, C-TPAT validations focus on voluntarily and exemplary standards beyond basic compliance.How CIL Can Help?CIL has created a wide range of solutions to assist companies looking for C-TPAT certification, offering importers and shippers the ability to better manage shipments, comply with regulatory mandates, audit and report on performance, and improve overall productivity across import/export operations.The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary supply-chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) focused on improving the security of private companies'''''''''''''''' supply chains with respect to terrorism. The program was launched in November 2001 with seven initial participants, all large U.S. companies. As of December 1, 2014, the program had 10,854 members.[1] The 4,315 importers in the program account for approximately 54% of the value of all merchandise imported into the U.S.Companies who achieve C-TPAT certification must have a documented process for determining and alleviating risk throughout their international supply chain. This allows companies to be considered low risk, resulting in expedited processing of their cargo, including fewer customs examinations.Companies eligible to become CTPAT CertifiedUS importers of recordUS ExportersUS/Canada and US/Mexico cross-border highway carriersMexico long-haul highway carriersRail carriersSea carriersAir carriersUS marine port authority and terminal operatorsConsolidators (US air freight consolidators, ocean transportation intermediaries and non-vessel operating common carriers)Mexican manufacturersCanadian manufacturersCertain invited foreign manufacturersLicensed US customs brokersThird-party logistics providersCustoms House Agent(CHA)providers.C-TPAT partner benefits:According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the benefits of participating in C-TPAT could include:Playing an active role in the war against terrorism and good corporate citizenshipA reduced number of CBP inspectionsPriority processing (front-of-line) for CBP inspectionsEligibility to attend C-TPAT training seminarsPrerequisite for participation in the importer self-assessment programPenalty mitigation under certain circumstancesAssigned security consultant, a supply-chain security specialistTier III importers allowed block designation application to DHS SAFETY ActExporters who allow CBP to share information with other customs agencies gain reduced inspections upon arrival in those countries (see below list)Using the right technology, the processes of supplier data collection, organization, and risk analysis can be done easily, without requiring large investments into IT infrastructure or resources. The primary goal of the C-TPAT program is not to add more work for the importer or the companies participating, but to help improve the security of all global supply chains.