The Challenge
Until recently, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supply chain security specialists were not conducting on-site C-TPAT security verifications in China. In some instances, this resulted in a more limited visibility of supply chain security practices in China and a greater likelihood that products coming from China would be delayed at the border for increased scrutiny.

This changed in 2011 when China’s General Administration of Customs consented to CBP officers auditing the supply chain security practices of 100 manufacturers or logistics providers exporting goods to the United States. In 2012, 100 more such validations are expected to take place. Preparing for a C-TPAT validation in China can be overwhelming for importers and suppliers. Are you ready?

The Solution
The Global Security Verification (GSV) program is able to assist you in:

• Assessing that your company meets the requirements of C-TPAT
• Providing hands-on training to learn, understand and manage all C-TPAT requirements for foreign manufacturers
• Developing an ｅｘｅｃutable implementation plan for domestic and foreign locations

The GSV program implements an innovative approach to promoting best practices throughout the global trade industry, enabling importers and suppliers to mitigate risks associated with the cross-border transport of goods, while simultaneously expediting their arrival at destination markets.

The product of the GSV program is a comprehensive report that provides:

• A standardized security score recognized by CBP and major importers
• A tool for measuring improvements to security practices over time
• Information on how to improve practices
• Insight into your facility and its relative standing within the industry

To view sample reports, please click here.

To learn more about our Global Security Verification Services, please visit www.importsecurity.com.

To speak to a GSV expert, please click here.