As a voluntary supply chain
security program based on trust, CTPAT is open to members of the trade
community who can demonstrate excellence in supply chain security practices and
who have had no significant security related events. While each application to
the CTPAT program is considered on an individual basis, applicants need to take
into account that if issues of concern do exist, they may result in CBP
determining the applicant to be ineligible for participation in the program.
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Link WCO SAFE Package
In June 2005 the
WCO Council adopted the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate
Global Trade (SAFE Framework) that would act as a deterrent to international
terrorism, to secure revenue collections and to promote trade facilitation
worldwide. In 2007, the WCO’s flagship Customs-Business partnership programme -
the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) Programme - was introduced.
29. Classification—Liquidation
Classification
Classification, and, when ad valorem rates
of duty are applicable, appraisement, are the
two most important factors
affecting dutiable
status.
Classification and
valuation, whether or not they are pertinent because an ad valorem
rate of duty applies, must be provided by commercial importers
when an entry is
filed. In addition, classifications
under the statistical
suffixes of
the tariff schedules
must
also be furnished even though
this
information is not pertinent to dutiable
status. Accordingly,
classification is initially the responsibility of
an importer, customs broker
or other person preparing
the entry papers. Section
637 of the Customs Modernization Act imposes
the requirement that importers exercise reasonable
care when classifying and appraising
merchandise.