On November 30th, 2017 Lintech International was recertified as a partner in CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). Both of Lintech’s wholly owned warehouses, Macon, Georgia and Richmond, Indiana, are now certified.
Lintech International, LLC joined this program in 2012. Randy Griffin, Manager of Distribution Services, explains the decision to participate in this U.S Customs and Border Protection program. “While our products do not normally have any hazard that could be used by terrorists to attack the United States, joining this program was just the right thing to do. When you consider the drug problem in this country, and that 100% of the heroin and cocaine consumed in this county is smuggled illegally across our borders or through our ports, Lintech International wanted to ensure that our supply chain would never be compromised. By joining this partnership, we help our Customs and Border Protection agents be more effective in the screening process and hopefully stem the tide of ever increasing illegal smuggling. We felt that if the drug cartels could so easily exploit our borders, so could those with intentions to harm our country. With that in mind, Lintech International joined the effort to protect our borders.”
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is but one layer in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) multi-layered cargo enforcement strategy. Through this program, CBP works with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security. CTPAT is a voluntary public-private sector partnership program which recognizes that CBP can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the principle stakeholders of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 provided a statutory framework for the CTPAT program and imposed strict program oversight requirements. When an entity joins CTPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topics and present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain.
CTPAT members are considered to be of low risk, and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry. Not only does this ensure that our material is not compromised, it also prevents delays in receiving material.