Foreign Manufacturer Eligibility Requirements
(04/07/2008)To be eligible for C-TPAT, the Foreign Manufacturer must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Be an active Manufacturer incorporated in Mexico or Canada. (Copies of the company’s certificate of incorporation must be made available upon request by C-TPAT personnel).
Have an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Manufacturer Identification (MID) Number.
Have a designated company officer that will be the primary cargo security officer responsible for C-TPAT.
Commit to maintaining the C-TPAT supply chain security criteria as outlined in the C-TPAT Manufacturer agreement.
Provide CBP with a C-TPAT supply chain security profile, which identifies how the Foreign Manufacturer will meet, maintain and enhance internal policy to meet the C-TPAT Foreign Manufacturer security criteria.
