6 U.S.C. § 964: Tier 1 participants in C

6 U.S.C. 964: Tier 1 participants in C–TPATText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 6-DOMESTIC SECURITYCHAPTER 3-SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT

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§964. Tier 1 participants in C–TPAT

(a) Benefits

The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall offer limited benefits to a Tier 1 participant who has been certified in accordance with the guidelines referred to in subsection (b). Such benefits may include a reduction in the score assigned pursuant to the Automated Targeting System of not greater than 20 percent of the high-risk threshold established by the Secretary.

(b) Guidelines

Not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall update the guidelines for certifying a C–TPAT participant’s security measures and supply chain security practices under this section. Such guidelines shall include a background investigation and extensive documentation review.

To the extent practicable, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall complete the Tier 1 certification process within 90 days of receipt of an application for participation in C–TPAT.

( Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 214 , Oct. 13, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1910 .)