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2 Born of Necessity Federal agencies with authority governing the safety of products imported into the United States acknowledge the need to share information about the safety of those products In response to this need, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the Commercial ing and Analysis Center (CTAC) CTAC is a multiagency fusion center which targets commercial shipments that pose a threat to the health and safety of American consumers The center functions to: Enhance information sharing Increase automation Expand interagency partnerships CTAC exemplifies how working together as one U.S. Government at the Border serves to protect the American public

3 Interagency Collaboration Eight federal agencies currently participate in CTAC: CPSC DHS CBP DHS HSI DOT NHTSA DOT PHMSA EPA USDA APHIS USDA FSIS Partner agencies have signed a collective Memorandum of Understanding to share information and systems access Other appropriate federal agencies may be added to CTAC in the future

4 Integration within CBP CTAC is located within CBP s Office of International Trade and is aligned to the National ing Center Cargo (NTC-C) under the Office of Field Operations CTAC is linked with NTC-C and all CBP trade targeting assets via the Integrated Trade ing Network Six CBP offices currently participate in CTAC: Office of Field Operations (OFO) Office of Field Operations Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL) Office of Information Technology Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison (OIIL) Office of International Affairs (INA) Office of International Trade (OT) Other appropriate offices may provide representation to CTAC in the future

5 Methodology CTAC employs a six-step import safety risk mitigation process

6 ing Import Safety Risk Import safety risk is identified through a number of channels Lab Samples e-allegations New Regulations / Laws Product Recalls Port Seizures Trade Intelligence Import Safety Risk

7 Trade Intelligence trade in tel li gence ~ Information regarding a regulated commodity that may result in an enforcement action or enable the flow of legitimate trade. 7

8 Aligning Product Risk and Authorities Overlapping agency authorities are leveraged to prioritize high risk commodities PHMSA EPA CPSC NHTSA 8

9 Leveraging a National Mandate National targeting capabilities enable CTAC to remain agile in addressing import safety risk across all ports of entry 9

10 Managing Import Safety Risk A combination of entity-specific targeting, national operations and national programs are utilized to address import safety risk High Risk Previous Violator Programs Entity-specific targeting based on allegations or trade intelligence Medium Risk National Operations First-Time Entity Programs Low Risk Compliant Industry 0

11 Examining ed Cargo Cargo exams are performed nationwide by CBP Officers, in conjunction with partner agency field resources as appropriate CTAC-initiated exams account for less than % of total trade cargo exams CTAC aims to provide a consistent workflow to ports of entry National Operation Exam Totals (by month) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

12 Evaluating ing Results CTAC currently utilizes targeting data from four partner agencies APHIS Agriculture Quarantine Activity System CPSC Integrated Field System Import Examination Logbook FSIS Import Alert Tracking System Automated Import Information System Public Health Inspection System CBP Automated ing System Automated Commercial Environment Automated Commercial System Seized Asset and Case Tracking System

13 ing CTAC takes a diversified approach to reporting data and communicating with internal and external stakeholders Internal CBP Partner Agencies External Congress Trade Community Media General Public Weekly Updates Articles & New Releases Seizure Alerts Speaking Engagements ing s News CBP Publications Releases

14 Proposed CEE CTAC Strategic Interaction Interagency partnerships at CTAC increase visibility across the regulatory landscape to improve effectiveness and reduce duplicative efforts

15 Proposed International Coordination

16 Avoiding the Pitfalls That Could Delay Release File the Entry () early, certain issues may often be resolved prior to cargo arrival. Carefully file the Entry data, ensuring all information is complete and accurate. Ensure goods are classified appropriately. Ensure the Manufacturer ID accurately portrays the actual foreign manufacturer of the product (avoid using MIDs associated with distributors and/or forwarders). Include product detail on the invoices. Make certificates readily available. Ensure the correct citation to each CPSC product safety regulation or statutory requirement to which the product is being certified on the certificate. Make sure rd party testing body is accredited by CPSC. Purchase from trusted foreign manufacturers and/or suppliers. Sign up for ISA and ISA-PS. This information was prepared by CPSC staff and has not been reviewed, or approved by, and may not reflect the views of the Commission.

17 COMMERCIAL TARGETING AND ANALYSIS CENTER