MINIMUM-SECURITY CRITERIA FOR C-TPAT FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS  

MINIMUM-SECURITY CRITERIA FOR C-TPAT FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS


 

With increased threats caused by global terrorism, Hubert supports the US Customs' program known as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). As a C-TPAT validated company, Hubert strengthened internal security measures and strongly encourages our overseas Sellers to make every attempt to comply with US Customs.

 

Overseas Manufacturers are required to develop and implement a sound plan to enhance security procedures. Hubert requires all international Sellers to have a completed C-TPAT questionnaire on file. In the event that the Seller has not completed the questionnaire or has had a change in manufacturing process, Seller must contact Hubert immediately.


The following is a list of minimum-security criteria as defined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These are general recommendations that should be followed on a case-by-case basis depending on the Seller’s size and structure and may not be applicable to all. The Seller should have a written security procedure plan in place that addresses the following:


Physical Security


All buildings should be constructed of materials which resist unlawful entry and protect against outside intrusion. Physical security should include:


  • Adequate locking devices for external and internal doors, windows, gates, and fences.

  • Segregation and marking of international, domestic, high-value, and dangerous goods cargo within the warehouse by safe, caged, or otherwise fenced-in area.

  • Adequate lighting provided inside and outside the facility to include parking areas.

  • Separate parking area for private vehicles separate from the shipping, loading dock, and cargo areas.

  • Having internal/external communications systems in place to contact internal security personnel or local law enforcement police.

Access Controls


Unauthorized access to the shipping, loading dock and cargo areas should be prohibited. Controls should include:


  • The positive identification of all employees, visitors and Sellers.

  • Procedures for challenging unauthorized/unidentified persons.

Procedural Security


Measures for the handling of incoming and outgoing goods should include the protection against the introduction, exchange, or loss of any legal or illegal material. Security controls should include:


  • Having a designated security officer to supervise the introduction/removal of cargo.

  • Properly marked, weighed, counted, and documented products.

  • Procedures for verifying seals on containers, trailers, and railcars.

  • Procedures for detecting and reporting shortages and overages.

  • Procedures for tracking the timely movement of incoming and outgoing goods.

  • Proper storage of empty and full containers to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Procedures to notify Customs and other law enforcement agencies in cases where anomalies or illegal activities are detected or suspected by the company.

Personnel Security


Companies should conduct employment screening and interviewing of prospective employees to include periodic background checks and application verifications.


Education and Training Awareness


A security awareness program should be provided to employees including recognizing internal conspiracies, maintaining product integrity, and determining and addressing unauthorized access. These programs should encourage active employee participation in security controls.



The complete list of minimum-security criteria as defined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection can be found at www.cbp.gov.

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