On May 18, 2015, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the delay of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) launch for exporters. CBP stated “enhancements that were indicated during the pre-release messaging, including the ability to apply as an exporter, will not be available until further notice.” The program, which would open the voluntary C-TPAT program to exporters for the first time and aid in the development of reciprocal agreements with foreign Customs administrations, was slated to launch on May 17, 2015; a new date has yet to be announced.

Additional information regarding C-TPAT is available on the Cargo Security and Examinations subsection of the CBP website.