Security Consulting

UPS helps you navigate through complex customs programs and remain compliant. Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) and the U.S. Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs are initiatives for importers into the Canada and the U.S. that secure and strengthen importers overall supply chain processes and global sourcing.

Our Trade Consultants can guide you through the PIP and C-TPAT process which includes conducting a preparedness assessment, share best practices and assist throughout the application process. The benefits of a secure supply chain will reduce border disruption, decrease theft, reduce transit time and cost all while solidifying importers and exporters relationship with both Canada and US Customs administrations.

PIP and C-TPAT benefits include:

• Expedited processing with use of the FAST (Free and Secure Trade) lane
• Eligibility for Importer Self Assessment (ISA) or Customs Self Assessment (CSA) programs
• Preferred vendor status when satisfying other security participant requirements
• Theft reduction
• Improved public Image
• Continuous production lines
• Preferential Treatment by U.S. and Canada Customs
• Reduced Inspections (avg. 6 times less likely have an exam for security reason, 3-4 times less likely to have compliance inspections)
• Savings in inspection costs and production cost for detained freight
• In a state of heightened alert at the border secure cargo will be the first to move

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