US Marine or Port Terminal Operator Eligibility Requirements
(04/07/2008)To be eligible for C-TPAT, the U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operator must the meet the following eligibility requirements:
Be an active U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operator.
Have a business office staffed in the U.S.
Have an active Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Marine Terminal Operator (MTO) Number:
###### FMC MTO Number (6 digits)
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 U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operator agreement.
Create and provide CBP with a C-TPAT supply chain security profile, which identifies how the U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operator will meet, maintain and enhance internal policy to meet the C-TPAT U.S. Marine or Port Terminal Operator security criteria.
