C-TPAT Checklist
General C-TPAT Checklist
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The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a comparative endeavor between the trade community and US Customs Service to develop, enhance and maintain co-operative relationship that strengthen overall supply system and border security. C-TPAT checklist recognizes that the highest level of security can be provided only through close co-operation and close monitoring with the ultimate owners of the supply chain importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse operators and manufacturers of the supplied itemsThe expectation for the trade on this program is to make commitment toward the common goal of creating a more secured and efficient supply chain through partnership. C-TPAT demands the assistance of private industry to ensure increased vigilance throughout the supply chain. Business must ensure that their brands, employees, and customers are protected to the best of their abilities.
- Written security procedure policy
- Internal periodic unannounced security check records
Personnel Security
- Written personnel security guideline for hiring
- Personnel records
- Threat awareness program
- Training material of employee orientation
Physical Security
- Intrusion detection or alarm system regular testing record (If any)
- Job description of Security Guard
- Security guard job certificate
- Security guard security training record
- Procedures for detecting and reporting shortages and overages.
- Procedures for challenging unauthorized/unidentified
Information Access Controls.
- Procedures for information access controls
Electronic Shipment Information Control
- Shipment document
Receiving, Storage & Distribution
- Procedures for affixing, replacing, recording, tracking and verify seals on containers, trailers and railcars.
- Procedures for tracking the timely movement of incoming and outgoing goods
- Procedures to notify Customs and Border Protection in cases where anomalies or illegal activities are detected or suspected by the company
- Subcontractor Controls
- Written security standards and procedures for contractors for C-TPAT Checklist
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