C-TPAT: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of USA borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and its focus on strengthening supply chain security is an important layer in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's cargo enforcement strategy. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain.

Unique Metalizers Inc. is now C-TPAT certified.

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Strategic Plan - As the border agency of the United States , CBP's priority mission is preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons, including weapons of mass destruction, from entering the United States .

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