CTPAT Information

CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary supply chain security program established by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It is designed to strengthen international supply chains by helping businesses protect their shipments, facilities, and transportation processes against terrorism, smuggling, and other security threats.

Why companies benefit from participating in CTPAT:

  • Faster Customs Processing: Potentially fewer inspections and expedited processing of shipments at U.S. borders.

  • Reduced Delays: Helps minimize disruptions and improve supply chain efficiency.

  • Lower Security Risks: Encourages stronger security practices throughout the international supply chain.

  • Competitive Advantage: Demonstrates a commitment to supply chain security and compliance, which can make a company more attractive to customers and business partners.

  • CBP Benefits: Provides access to certain benefits and priority considerations during supply chain disruptions.

Overall, CTPAT participation helps companies move cargo more efficiently, reduce potential shipping delays, strengthen security, and demonstrate a commitment to responsible international trade.

For companies, these benefits can translate into improved supply chain reliability and potential cost savings over time.

You can find additional information on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s CTPAT program.

Agricultural Security Information

Agricultural Security

Explanatory document for ISPM 15 (Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade)

Import ISPM 15-Compliant Wood Packaging Material into the United States

Wood Packaging Material Rapid Visual Checklist

Other Resources

The Camelot Company

Introduction to the CBP Import Process

To help new and existing importers learn the process of importing goods and merchandise from foreign countries into the United States, CBP has developed an informational video that addresses the Import Process. The video addresses everything from examples of commercial goods to formal and informal entries, as well as categorization in the HTS and liquidation.

The Camelot Company

Freight and Logistics Glossary

Incoterms®? SWPM? Duty drawback? These are just a few of the acronyms or terms that importers must be aware of that impact them when shipping goods into the United States. For a list of some of the most commonly-used terms that are heard around the industry, click the link to check our glossary of terminology.

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