Where Are We With Mutual RecognitionUS Performance and Progress

Operating In A C-TPAT Environment

Turkish Proverb

Things never go so well that one shouldhave no fear, and never go so ill that one should have no hope.

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

created in the aftermath of a specific incident and in response to an ongoing threat

voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and US border security

Think Outside The Box

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

First worldwide supply chain security initiative

Work began in November 2001 Partners include

Importers Carriers Brokers, Forwarders, NVOCCs Port Authorities, Terminal Operators Exporters in Mexico

C-TPAT Size and Scope

8,322 certified C-TPAT partners 7,469 total validations

830 revalidations 252 Tier 3 status partners 521 suspension or removals

Customs-Customs PartnershipsSecuring the Global Supply ChainCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Strategic

Plan Objective 3.2 Partner with individual customs administrations to

improve the coordination of mutual antiterrorism efforts.

CBP will continue working with individual customs administrations to better align existing supply chain security and trade facilitation programs to improve the coordination of mutual antiterrorism efforts between the United States and other nations. CBP will work with our international counterparts to establish common supply chain security standards at the global level, share program processes by working with foreign customs administrations and help to identify both potentially vulnerabilities and secure supply chains.

Mutual Recognition

Not identical Not reciprocal Not one size fits all

Mutual Recognition New Zealand EU Canada Jordan Japan Australia Singapore China

Mutual Recognition

United States Government Accountability Office

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices

Thank You

Mary Jo Muoiomjmuoio@ohlogistics.com

Thank you. National Customs Brokers andForwarders Association of America, Inc.1200 18th Street, Suite 901Washington, DC 20036