CTPAT Eligibility for Consolidators

Understand the eligibility requirements and what it takes to become CTPAT certification ready.

Eligibility Requirements

Consolidators: including Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs), and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) may qualify if they meet CBP eligibility requirements and can maintain a documented security program with real, consistent evidence.

A Consolidator is generally eligible for CTPAT if the company can demonstrate the following:

  • Be an active Air Freight Consolidator, Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI), or NVOCC.
  • Maintain a business office staffed in the United States.
  • Sign the CTPAT Partner Agreement and show commitment to the obligations in the agreement.
  • If applicable, have an active Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued Organization Number or an International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued Organization Number in the following format: ###### FMC Organization Number and ###### IATA Organization Number.
  • Possess a valid continuous international carrier bond and/or a type 2 custodial bond registered with CBP.
  • Agree to comply with the Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for Consolidators.
  • Maintain no unresolved CBP financial debt where final disposition has been reached and the debt remains unpaid at the time of initial enrollment
    or annual renewal.

Important: CBP reviews each company individually. If issues of concern exist, CBP may determine the company is not eligible to participate.

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