C-TPAT Certification For Canadian Companies

Why Cross Border C-TPAT

Our organization provides the required documentation necessary for the C-TPAT Certification, C-TPAT Security Assessment as well as preparation and attending all Validations with Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Partners In Protection, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). We offer Canadian companies an ongoing compliance program including annual C-TPAT documentation submissions, security assessments, and training programs for U.S. and Canadian employees and Truck drivers.

We perform authorized on-site Security Assessments and C-TPAT Annual Validation and Re-Validation Reviews. A complete analysis on your Security Compliance to determine weaknesses and areas for improvements in order to qualify for the Customs - Trade Partnerships programs such as C-TPAT, PIP, CSA – Customs Self Assessment, CSA 2010 - Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 initiative and FAST – Free And Secure Trade. 

C-TPAT Certification Benefits for Canadian Companies

C-TPAT Certification offers trade-related businesses an opportunity to play an active role in the war against terrorism. By participating in this worldwide supply chain security initiative, Canadian companies will ensure a more secure and expeditious supply chain for their employees, suppliers and customers.  C-TPAT Certification offers many benefits:

• The Fight Against Terrorism is the most compelling benefit of C-TPAT and allows CBP and those members of the trade community who are willing to go the extra step to work together to enhance international supply chain security and prevent potentially crippling economic disruption.
• The C-TPAT Certification is a requirement for the FAST (Free and Secure Trade) program. The FAST program is a bilateral initiative between the United States and Canada designed to ensure security and safety.
• C-TPAT Marketing Tool. Many companies require Canadian manufacturers, Canadian suppliers, and Canadian trucking carriers to be C-TPAT Certified. They will no longer do business with Canadian companies that are not C-TPAT members. Many Canadian Companies and Canadian Trucking carriers Canadian manufacturers, Canadian suppliers, and Canadian trucking carriers are C-TPAT certified and are enjoying a competitive advantage over non-CTPAT certified companies along with reputation and brand equity.
• Dedicated Customs lanes for greater speed and efficiency in the clearance of FAST cross border shipments. Front of the Line Privileges are granted to C-TPAT members.
• Reduction in U.S. Customs Inspections. Priority Cross-Border processing for CBP inspections when selected for examination. A reduced number of CBP inspections (reduced border delay times). C-TPAT shipments are 4 to 6 times less likely to undergo an examination.
• Eligibility to attend C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars to validate and enhance security throughout your U.S., Canada and International supply chains.

C-TPAT Certification for Canadian Companies