The new Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for the CTPAT program are in effect as of January 1, 2020. It is now mandatory for CTPAT members to comply with the new MSC. Customs has posted the final versions of the MSC by entity type on the CTPAT portal in the Public Library. Make sure to use the November 2019 version as two new criteria were added since the previous version was published in May 2019.
Customs is working on updating the portal security profile questions with the new criteria, however, this is not expected to be completed until June 1st. In the interim, Customs has posted excel versions of the MSC questions in the Public Library. CTPAT members should download the excel sheet and start completing the questions. Once the portal is available on June 1st, you can paste your answers from the excel sheet into your security profile.
Security profiles will not be available 3/1 – 6/1/20. Customs has uploaded pdf versions of the security profile in the Portal Document Exchange for each account. The annual security profile review period will remain the same. Any questions should be directed to your Supply Chain Security Specialist.