C-TPAT - Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative. It is a program where participants work to protect supply chains from the concealment of terrorist weapons. SGS provides security audits against the requirements of the C-TPAT standard can benefit you in: – having fewer inspections on shipments, front of line inspection; – shortening wait times at the border; and – reducing customs delays results in faster time to market.

Audit contents

  • Physical Security
  • Container and Trailer Security
  • Physical Access controls
  • Information technology security
  • Procedural Security
  • Personnel Security
  • Security Training and Threat Awareness
  • Business partner Requirement

More information on: cbp.gov/ctpat.

Why SGS? 

  • Recognized Qualification of Professionalism

SGS is a founding member and full member of the leading industry association, Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA).

  •  Instill Trust in Competency

With over 30 years of social compliance field experience, SGS’s strong technical background translates into the approval to conduct social responsibility assessments against a range of internationally recognized codes and standards.

  •  Global Coverage with Local Expertise

Global and local network of experienced auditors is spread throughout sourcing countries, with over 600 auditors registered with the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA).

Need a quote

In order to process your request, we kindly ask you to provide the necessary details on the form: https://forms.office.com/e/Ct0bRtsDCK?origin=lprLink

Order process

Q1. What is the application process?

The company needs to complete a short pre-assessment questionnaire and audit application form and submit to us for understanding your plant size and contact information.

After received the completed questionnaire and application form, SGS staff will issue a quotation to applicant.

Once the C-TPAT audit is completed, client will receive the report in given days.