CBP Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) CTPAT Program: Brokers Get a Seat at the CTPAT Table
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Federal Register notice launching a five-year pilot program that, for the first time, allows freight brokers and warehouse-based third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program.
Established in 2001 to strengthen supply-chain security and deter terrorism and smuggling, CTPAT provides certified participants with benefits such as reduced inspections and expedited processing for those meeting CBP’s minimum security standards. Historically, non-asset-based brokers were excluded, until Congress enacted the CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-98) in fall 2024, a hard-fought victory for TIA.
As part of the pilot program, CBP will select 10 freight brokers and 10 warehouse facilities on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can express their intent to join by emailing CBP. After receiving expressions of intent. If chosen, each participant will be assigned a Supply Chain Security Specialist to verify eligibility for asset-based or non-asset-based 3PL participation. The full application process will require selected 3PLs to complete a company and security profile before being approved for participation in the pilot program
Interested in Participating? Follow These Steps:
- Read the full Federal Register Notice
- Submit Comments via email by December 1, 2025: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
- Include the following subject line: OMB Control Number 1651-0077
- Express initial intent via email: ofo-industrypartnership@cbp.dhs.gov
Need Assistance?
For direct inquires:
- Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings
- Phone: (202) 325-0056 I Email: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
Or contact your CTPAT Field Office directly:
- Buffalo, New York: ctpatfieldofficebuffalo@cbp.dhs.gov
- Houston, Texas: ctpatfieldofficehouston@cbp.dhs.gov
- Laredo, Texas: ctpatfieldofficelaredo@cbp.dhs.gov
- Los Angeles, California: ctpatfieldofficelosangeles@cbp.dhs.gov
- Miami, Florida: ctpatfieldofficemiami@cbp.dhs.gov
- New York, New York: ctpatfieldofficenewyork@cbp.dhs.gov
- Newark, New Jersey: c-tpatfieldoffice-newark@cbp.dhs.gov
This opportunity has been a long time coming – don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of broker participation in supply-chain security!
