C-TPAT Security Profile

Produces an evidence-based C-TPAT profile draft aligned to U.S. CBP minimum security criteria, mapped directly to company operations and source documents.

Quick Start

1. Collect governing docs (policies, SOPs, audits, training records, partner questionnaires).
2. Confirm corporate identifiers (legal name, EIN, DUNS, C-TPAT account number, facility addresses).
3. Gather operations data (importer role, volumes, countries/lanes, supply chain map).
4. Gather security evidence per module (physical, personnel, cargo, conveyance, IT, business partner).
5. Set document version baseline and submission target date.

Core Workflow

1. Validate inputs — verify each factual claim against source documents.
2. Identify gaps — emit a Gap Register before drafting if required facts are missing.
3. Draft sections — populate all 13 mandatory sections (see below).
4. Crosswalk compliance — map each company control → C-TPAT minimum → supporting evidence.
5. Quality check — scan for accuracy, contradictions, completeness, and CBP-appropriate tone.

Intake Matrix

| Domain | Evidence Needed | Maps To | |---|---|---| | Eligibility | Import role, volume, facilities, prior tier | Intro + jurisdiction | | Governance | Security leadership, reporting lines, budget | Org framework | | Risk methodology | Assessment cadence, criteria, data sources | Risk assessment | | Physical controls | Access, surveillance, lighting, alarms, patrols | Physical security | | Personnel | Screening, onboarding, training, revocations | Personnel security | | Procedural | Partner due diligence, custody chain, inspections | Business-partner security | | Conveyance | Carrier vetting, 7-point inspections, seals, transit | Conveyance/cargo integrity | | IT | MFA, segmentation, patching, incident response | IT security | | Compliance | Self-assessments, corrective actions, validation prep | Continuous improvement |

Mandatory Sections

1. Cover Page — company info, title, version, date, preparer
2. Profile Summary — tier objective, participation status, confidence level
3. Organizational Framework
4. Risk Assessment
5. Physical Security
6. Personnel Security
7. Procedural / Business-Partner Security
8. Conveyance and Cargo Integrity
9. Information Technology Security
10. Recordkeeping and Compliance Management
11. Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Register
12. Validation Readiness
13. Appendix Index and Signature Statement

Section Template

Each security module section follows this structure:

• Current Practice — fact-based description
• Controls in place — specific measures
• Evidence references — document name + date
• Gaps and residual risks
• Planned improvements — owner assigned
• Status: Compliant / Partially Compliant / Non-Compliant

Specialized Records

Seven-Point Inspection Log (per container/trailer): Unit ID, date/time, inspector, front wall, left side, right side, floor, ceiling/roof, doors inside/out, undercarriage, anomalies + photos + corrective actions.

Seal Control Register: Seal number, vendor/standard, issuance date, assigned shipment, installation point, receipt verification, discrepancy response, disposition.

Corrective Action Plan: Finding, control owner, corrective action, deadline, verification method, status.

Pitfalls and Checks

• Use only verifiable facts from provided records — never invent documents, certifications, or findings.
• Every claim requires a source pointer (policy, SOP, log, audit report, contract, training record).
• Use exact terms from company records for titles, systems, equipment, and locations.
• Mark uncertain regulatory specifics with [VERIFY] for human confirmation.
• Enforce 7-point inspection checks and ISO 17712 high-security seal handling.
• Default to U.S.-only CBP scope unless user provides multinational authority requirements [VERIFY].
• Final output must be validator-ready: consistent cross-references, indexed exhibits, revision control.