CBP Developing Framework for C-TPAT Export Component, Says Agency Official
CBP is in the process of developing an export component to the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorist (C-TPAT) meant to address security risks posed by exports in the international supply chain, said Acting Director of Imports/Exports in the CBP Office of Field Operations Ted Clifton said during an Aug. 21 webinar held by Integration Point. Clifton said C-TPAT is “an emerging concept for exports”.
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“The framework for C-TPAT for exports is under development which will include eligibility and security criteria requirements and, once drafted, the [CBP Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations] will be consulted for input and feedback,” said Clifton.
Clifton said 67 percent of program member organizations favor inclusion of a C-TPAT export component. Over recent months, CBP has expressed interest in developing an export component (see 13052315). “While the exports sector is not as heavily owned by CBP and the C-TPAT program an export component for C-TPAT would further enhance the program and its relationship will other mutually recognized administrations,” he said.