Important Links to Begin and Continue the C-TPAT Process

GENERAL:

• C-TPAT Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions
• C-TPAT Participant Mandatory Security Link Internet Web Portal
• C-TPAT Info Page
  
• C-TPAT Security Criteria and Guidelines:
• C-TPAT Security Guidelines for Air Carriers
• C-TPAT Security Guidelines for Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and NVOCC's
• C-TPAT Security Guidelines for U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operators
• C-TPAT Security Criteria for Sea Carriers (Including Implementation Plan and FAQ)
• C-TPAT Security Criteria for Foreign Manufacturers (open to manufacturers in Mexico, Canada and other Foreign Manufacturers by invitation only)
  • Seal Requirements for Manufacturers
• C-TPAT Security Criteria for Rail Carriers, including Minimum Security Criteria & Security Criteria Implementation Plan
  
• C-TPAT Security Criteria for Customs Brokers
• C-TPAT Security Criteria for Highway Carriers
  
  
• C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI), including Overview, Instructions & FAQ's
• Container & Seal Inspection Workshop Handout
• Port (Trade) Information Notice 2007-29 - Sealing Requirements for C-TPAT Carriers

IMPORTERS:

• Security Criteria for C-TPAT Importers
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Minimum Security Criteria for Importers
• C-TPAT Importer Security Criteria
• C-TPAT Online Application Process including Instructions
• C-TPAT Status Verification Interface (SVI), including Overview, Instructions & FAQ's

C-TPAT SECURITY LINK PORTAL:

• C-TPAT Participant Mandatory Security Link Internet Web Portal including Instructions
• Questions and Answers

VALIDATION PROCESS:

• C-TPAT Validation Process
• C-TPAT Validation Process Fact Sheet
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)