8 days agoCBP Requires CTPAT Validation for Foreign Importers of Record
CBP’s interim final rule requires foreign Importers of Record to arrange CTPAT validation through themselves or their customs broker, while brokers must verify client qualifications. The requirements and comment deadline both take effect January 5, 2027, creating an immediate compliance and feedback window for importers, brokers, and trade-service providers.
18 days agoCTPAT Visitor Controls Offer Suppliers a Facility-Security Readiness Checklist
Envoy’s October 28 guide outlines visitor identity, access, escort, driver, delivery, screening, and sign-out workflows that CTPAT members can document for validation. Contractors and suppliers can use these control areas to assess customer-facing facility-security practices, but the guide announces no new CBP requirement or procurement opportunity.