Why C-TPAT? An Overview

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1 Why C-TPAT? An Overview

2 U.S. Customs Service Focus Prior to 9/11/01 Trade compliance Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition (BASC) Drug intervention Limited cargo security Security functions were uncoordinated Cargo security programs were lacking in resources

3 U.S. Customs Service Reaction to 9/11/01 The battle against terrorism is and will be the highest priority for the U.S. Customs Service. Commissioner Bonner, September 26, 2001

4 U.S. Customs Service Response to 9/11/01 In response to the U.S. security threat, programs were established to keep seaports, airports, and land border crossings safe while moving goods to sustain global trade: Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Container Security Initiative (CSI) Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) Smart Border (FAST) 24 Hour Manifest rule

5 The Genesis of C-TPAT The message should be clear if a business takes steps to secure its cargo against terrorism, we will give it the 'fast lane through the border. Commissioner Bonner, April 16, 2002

6 What Is C-TPAT? The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a cooperative endeavor between the trade community and U.S. Customs Service to develop, enhance, and maintain effective security processes throughout the global supply chain. Customs recognized it required close cooperation of all segments of industry to provide the highest level of security Customs asking business to ensure integrity of security practices and communicate security guidelines to supply chain partners

7 Security Guidelines for C-TPAT Developed jointly by Customs and the U.S. Trade Community Guidelines address the following: Procedural security Physical security Personnel security Education and training Access control Manifest procedures Conveyance procedures

8 Why Join C-TPAT? More secure supply chain U.S. Customs Service offers these incentives: Expedited processing and clearance time Reduced number of examinations Account Manager to assist in compliance and security Low risk treatment to all company divisions Access to membership list with emphasis on self-policing Eligibility for Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) It s the right thing to do Customs view - it is an active role in the war against terrorism Safety of employees, customers, and community

9 Ongoing Partnership with U.S. Customs A Customs Account manager works with Gore to assist in the updating of account action plans to reflect C-TPAT commitments. Action plans will track participants' progress in making security improvements, communicating C-TPAT guidelines to business partners, and establishing improved security relationships with other companies. Failure to meet C-TPAT commitments will result in suspension of C-TPAT benefits. Benefits will be reinstated upon correcting identified deficiencies in compliance and/or security.

10 What Can We Expect from C-TPAT in the Future Additional security initiatives Extension to exports (TAPA in the European Union) A major fundamental Technology Asset Protection Association objective is to affect positive change in the security practices of the freight transportation, storage and warehousing communities as a whole. Providers are moving toward TAPA-recognized security standards for security throughout the supply chain and the methods to be used in maintaining those standards Additional emphasis on data and automation Enhanced coordination among all affected government agencies (Homeland Security) and with foreign governments

11 C-TPAT Is Making an Impact; Progress So Far Trade Compliance and Security are working together to safeguard Just-In-Time delivery and importer s brand Additional government resources being provided for cargo security efforts Supply Chain partners are becoming educated and aware of security and compliance issues Importers are conducting assessments to implement improvements in security and compliance procedures Industry is responding in war against terrorism

12 Where Is Gore in the C-TPAT Program? Conduct self-assessment of company s security according to specified guidelines 2003 Develop enhanced Corporate Supply chain security program according to feedback from Customs 2003 Communicate security guidelines with supply chain partners Successfully cleared Customs TIER 1 Audit Certified C-TPAT Member April 2004 Demonstrate acceptable level of trade compliance - Security and Customs overlap Successfully cleared Customs TIER 2 Audit May 2007