C-TPAT Compliance Checklist
Assess your supply chain security against C-TPAT minimum security criteria. Get category scores and evidence requirements.
Generate C-TPAT criteria for your supply chain type, then score your security readiness by category
Every layer, shown.
The C-TPAT minimum security criteria span corporate security, physical security, access controls, personnel security, procedural security, conveyance security, and IT security. The checklist covers all 24, each with its evidence requirements.
Each of the 24 requirements is weighted by CBP priority. Check off what you have in place — the tool scores your readiness by category and overall, and surfaces the gaps most likely to affect enrollment.
The result includes CBP's enrollment process, the three C-TPAT certification tiers, related programs (FAST, ISA), and the CBP office contacts for your supply chain type.
Run the checklist, score your readiness.
The tool returns the 24 C-TPAT minimum security criteria across 7 categories — corporate security, physical security, access controls, personnel security, procedural security, conveyance security, and IT security — each with its evidence requirements.
Check off each requirement you have in place. The tool weights each by CBP priority and produces an overall readiness score with a category-level breakdown.
A score interpretation, gap summary, enrollment process steps, C-TPAT certification tiers, and related programs (FAST, ISA) — with CBP contact information for your supply chain type.
For supply chains pursuing C-TPAT.
Score your readiness across 7 security categories and see exactly which gaps to close before applying — so your application is complete on the first submission.
The 24-point checklist shows what evidence CBP expects for each requirement — no guessing at the documentation standard before an assessment.
Run the self-assessment and show the client their score, specific gaps, and the enrollment steps for their business type — before they start the formal application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C-TPAT?
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary CBP program that certifies importers, brokers, carriers, and other supply chain participants who meet minimum supply chain security criteria. Certified partners receive reduced examination rates and other operational benefits.
What security categories does the checklist cover?
Seven categories: corporate security, physical security, access controls, personnel security, procedural security, conveyance security, and IT security. Each category has between 3 and 4 specific requirements with evidence standards.
What benefits does C-TPAT certification provide?
Reduced CBP examination rates, FAST lane eligibility for cross-border shipments, access to the ISA program, and a lower audit likelihood. The specific benefits depend on the certification tier achieved.
How accurate is the readiness score?
The score reflects the weighted security criteria in the C-TPAT minimum security guidelines. Actual certification decisions are made by CBP after a formal application and validation process. Visit cbp.gov/ctpat for official guidance.
Get broker-grade trade intelligence
Sign up for a partner account to access all advanced compliance tools — no credit card required.