CBP Brings Back Trade Security Form, No New Fees Involved
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is bringing back the paperwork for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. This affects businesses involved in trade who want to keep their shipments safe and speedy. They’re asking for approval to collect info again, so companies should get ready to share some details soon—no big costs, just keeping the security game strong!
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CTPAT Paperwork Reinstated for Trade Firms
If your business moves goods in international trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reinstating the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) information collection. You should be prepared to provide paperwork and business information again so you can keep the CTPAT benefits of faster and more secure shipments. CBP says this collection is being submitted to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act and will not impose big costs.
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