Which U.S. government agency administers CTPAT and conducts validations?

• A. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• B. Department of Homeland Security
• C. U.S. Coast Guard
• D. Internal Revenue Service

Answer: (A)

CTPAT is a program focused on securing the supply chain, and it is administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which also performs on-site validations of participants’ security practices. CBP is the agency responsible for overseeing the program, reviewing security profiles, and conducting the validations needed to verify that requirements are met. While the Department of Homeland Security oversees CBP as a whole, it does not directly administer or validate CTPAT participants. The U.S. Coast Guard handles maritime safety and security but not CTPAT administration, and the Internal Revenue Service focuses on tax collection, not supply chain security programs.