C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) was formed in 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to establish cooperative relationships between importers and the government to protect trade from terrorists. Joining C-TPAT provides benefits like faster import processing, reduced customs inspections, and improved cargo security. Importers can sign a C-TPAT agreement, implement a security plan, and use a licensed customs broker that is a C-TPAT participant to enjoy an expedited import process with less scrutiny.

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Based on blog: http://www.afcinternationalllc.com/blog/c-tpat-benefits/
Sign a C-TPAT agreement
with U.S. Customs and
Border Protection
Implement a security
game plan
Use Licensed Customs
Brokers that are
C-TPAT participants
Enjoy a speedier and
efficient import process
with less scrutiny
C-TPAT was formed in 2001 to protect
the trade industry from terrorists
By The Numbers
Formed in November
2001 after the 9/11 ter-
rorist attacks to protect
trade and the U.S.
border from terrorists.
Customs-Trade Partnership
Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
is a U.S. Government business
initiative formed to establish
cooperative relationships for
importers.
Why was it formed?
What is it?
Why is C-TPAT important
for importers?
Flow Chart – How
C-TPAT Works
Faster Import
Processing
Reduced Customs
Inspections
Improved Security
of Cargo
U.S. ATTACKED
2001
100
10000
2015
7
Partners in 2001
10,000+
Partners today
CUSTOMS TRADE
PARTNERSHIP
AGAINST TERRORISM
C-TPAT
With over 25 years experience working diligently to get
our customer’s shipments cleared through customs, AFC
International is the only full service customs brokerage
firm your company will need for importing into the U.S.