Below are some of the benefits your company may receive depending upon your type of certification.
Enhance your reputation with CBP as a secure and low-risk company
Reduce the likelihood of CBP performing inspections of your shipments
Front of the line pass if selected for a CBP examination
Shorter wait times at the border
Access to the exclusive Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes located throughout most of the northern and southern ports of entry allowing for expedited processing
Priority processing of your exports by foreign Customs agencies that have a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with CBP.
Maintain business relationships with customers that require your Company to be certified
Priority consideration at CBP’s industry-focused Centers of Excellence and Expertise
Reduce the likelihood of security breaches.
Possible exemption from Stratified Exams
Improve predictability in importing and exporting
Increase competitiveness
Business resumption priority following a natural disaster or terrorist attack
Your very own Supply Chain Security Specialist at CBP
Eligibility to become a certified member of the CTPAT Trade Compliance Program (for U.S. importers only).
Start the process of obtaining the CTPAT Certification here: