Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism — securing international supply chains into the United States.
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection programme that strengthens the security of international supply chains. It sets Minimum Security Criteria covering physical, personnel, procedural and cargo security.
Compliance reassures U.S. importers that your facility and shipments are secure against tampering and smuggling. IQS supports exporters in implementing and auditing against C-TPAT criteria.
A security programme that protects shipments and keeps you an approved supplier for U.S. importers.
Protect cargo against tampering, theft and smuggling.
Meet the security expectations of U.S. importers.
Support smoother, faster customs processing.
Remain an eligible supplier in secure supply chains.
Reduce the risk of security-related delays and losses.
Continually strengthen security procedures.
The core areas your organization will address with IQS support.
A transparent, impartial route from first contact through to ongoing support.
We review the scheme requirements and help you prepare documentation and your facility.
A qualified auditor assesses your facility against the scheme’s code or protocol.
Findings are addressed through a corrective-action plan with our guidance.
The result is reported to the scheme platform, with periodic re-audits to maintain status.
Talk to our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about C-TPAT — usually within one business day.