Utilizing risk management principles, CTPAT seeks to enroll compliant low-risk companies who are directly responsible for importing, transporting, and coordinating commercial import cargo into the United States.

In a global economy, the speed and certainty of crossing the border and importing and exporting goods are vital to maintain the competitiveness of Canadian business and tourism. Compliant corporations will benefit from streamlined processing -- a strong incentive to establish and maintain a good performance record with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service.

Currently, open enrollment for CTPAT is available for the following business types related to the U.S. import supply chain cargo handling and movement

• U.S. Importers of record
• U.S./Canada Highway Carriers
• U.S./Mexico Highway Carriers
• Rail Carriers
• Sea Carriers
• Air Carriers
• U.S. Marine Port Authority/Terminal Operators
• U.S. Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and
0 Non-Vessel • • Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC)
• Mexican manufacturers
• Certain Invited Foreign Manufacturers
• Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers