Title 6, Domestic SecurityRelease 119-110

§964 Tier 1 Participants in C–tpat

Title 6 › CHAPTER 3 — SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT › SUBCHAPTER II — SECURITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN › Part B — Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism › § 964

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Gives limited benefits to Tier 1 C‑TPAT participants who are certified. One possible benefit is lowering a participant’s Automated Targeting System score by up to 20 percent of the Secretary’s high‑risk threshold. The Secretary, through the Commissioner, had to update the certification rules within 180 days after October 13, 2006, to include a background check and a thorough review of documents, and should complete Tier 1 certification within 90 days of getting an application when possible.

Full Legal Text

Title 6, §964

Domestic Security, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)Benefits

The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall offer limited benefits to a Tier 1 participant who has been certified in accordance with the guidelines referred to in subsection (b). Such benefits may include a reduction in the score assigned pursuant to the Automated Targeting System of not greater than 20 percent of the high-risk threshold established by the Secretary.

(b)Guidelines

Not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall update the guidelines for certifying a C–TPAT participant’s security measures and supply chain security practices under this section. Such guidelines shall include a background investigation and extensive documentation review.

(c)Timeframe

To the extent practicable, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall complete the Tier 1 certification process within 90 days of receipt of an application for participation in C–TPAT.

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Citation

6 U.S.C. § 964

Title 6, Domestic Security

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110