On November 27, 2019 Customs uploaded the final version of the new CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) into their webpage and the CTPAT Portal. This is the culmination of a three-year effort to update the CTPAT criteria to fulfill legal mandates, adjust to a changing trade landscape, apply lessons learned, and adapt to ever-evolving terrorism and criminal threats.
Topics: CTPAT, North America
Last week, we got the news of more terrorist attacks, this time in New York City, North Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. This hit a bit close to home as I grew up on the shore and have lived close to all of those places at one time or another.
It wasn't shocking, but felt more routine, which in and of itself is shocking. We've seen this in various forms in Nice, Baghdad, Turkey, Belgium, Pakistan, France, and a dozen other global locations.
Remember back in your college days, when you had to stay on top of all your financial aid forms?
Remember how your parents would nag you about CSS and FAFSA every year when the submissions were due?
As a current college student and Tradewin intern, I am no stranger to financial aid deadlines and nagging parents – in fact, I’ve got three years of experience under my belt. Although it’s a pain to keep track of all the forms, it is important to make sure they are all filled out correctly and submitted on time. Otherwise, the College Board (or worse, the federal government!) will make life difficult.
Topics: Export Consulting, CTPAT, Import Consulting
Have you heard that U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), will begin accepting applications from exporters for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program? If your company is already a certified C-TPAT importer in good standing, your company is well on its way to becoming a C-TPAT exporter and can apply for the exporter program – simply update your profile in the portal.
The C-TPAT exporter program provides the opportunity to partner with CBP to get a head start in ensuring your overall corporate compliance program is up to par and receive some additional benefits in the process, including:
Topics: Export Consulting, CTPAT
