When cargo is imported, CBP assigns an undisclosed risk value to each shipment; assessing such risk factors as:country of origin, supplier, type of product, developed intelligence.
When a CTPAT certified company imports cargo, CBP deducts points from the risk value. This results in the imported cargo being placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is selected to be inspected, the process is faster if the shipment is being imported by a CTPAT certified U.S. importer.
All of this translates into reduced inspection fees, customs fees, cargo fees, increased speed to market and an immediate positive effect on a company’s bottom line.
Entries filed by Tier II CTPAT certified U.S. importers are 3.5 times less likely to be selected for a security based examination whereas Tier III CTPAT certified U.S. importers are 9 times less likely to be selected.
To the extent possible and practicable the containers/trailers can be moved ahead of any non CTPAT containers/trailers awaiting exam, regardless of how long they have been there.
In the event of a national emergency or terrorist act, which results in the closing of an airport, land or sea port of Entry; CTPAT certified shipments will have priority access into the U.S. once the U.S. Port of Entry reopens.
Expedited clearance across the borders between the U.S. & Canada / U.S. & Mexico via dedicated FAST lanes.
Maintain business relationship with an existing customer that is requiring your Company to be certified
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