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When a supplier joins CTPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topics and present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain.

CTPAT members are considered to be of low risk and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry.

Participation in CTPAT is voluntary and there are no costs associated with joining the program and can be done online.

Step 1 The company should to review the CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria for their business entity to determine eligibility for the program and complete a risk assessment of its procedures and processes.

Step 2 Submit a basic application via the CTPAT Portal system and to agree to voluntarily participate.

Step 3 complete a supply chain security profile. The security profile explains how the company is meeting CTPAT’s minimum security criteria.

Upon satisfactory completion of the application and supply chain security profile, the applicant company is assigned a CTPAT Supply Chain Security Specialist to review the submitted materials and to provide program guidance on an on-going basis.