New C-TPAT Minimum Security Standard (MSC) Come into Effect

Recently, the CBP official website released a new version of the C-TPAT Minimum Security Standard (MSC), and this set of standards is now in effect. The English version of this set of documents    is currently available for download on the CBP official website. The new version of MSC is divided into the following 12 sectors:

■ Air Carriers

■ Consolidators (Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transport Intermediaries, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC)) (Air Freight Consolidators, Ocean Transport Intermediaries, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC))

■ Customs Brokers

■ Exporters

■ Foreign Manufacturers

■ Highway Carriers

■ Importers

■ Long Haul Carriers in Mexico

■ Marine Port Authority and Terminal Operators

■ Rail Carriers

■ Sea Carriers

■ Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL)