Title 6 — Domestic SecurityRelease 119-73not60

§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 Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary, through the Commissioner, must offer limited benefits to a Tier 1 C–TPAT participant who is certified under the program’s rules. One possible benefit is a cut in the score from the Automated Targeting System of up to 20 percent of the high-risk threshold. Within 180 days after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, through the Commissioner, must update the certification rules to include a background check and a thorough review of documents. When possible, the Commissioner must finish a Tier 1 certification within 90 days after getting an application.

Full Legal Text

Title 6, §964

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(a)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)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)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

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60