Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program designed to strengthen supply chain security. Ariat International is a certified and validated member of the program. CBP requires that members ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate their security guidelines to their business partners within the supply chain. CTPAT offers businesses an opportunity to play a major role in the war against terrorism, human smuggling, and illegal contraband, while ensuring a more secure supply chain for their employees, suppliers, and customers. Ariat International, Inc., its executives, management, and other policy-makers commit to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism “CTPAT” program, and to implement, follow, and maintain procedures, and practices consistent with the CTPAT Minimum Importer Security Criteria enforced by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As participants in the CTPAT program, it is the policy of Ariat International, Inc. to:

• Implement, follow, and maintain procedures and practices that are consistent with the CTPAT Minimum Importer Security Criteria.
• Cooperate with Customs in its efforts to ensure the security of the supply chain.
• Meet the recommended business and security practices.
• Assist in the worldwide campaign to stop terrorism, human smuggling, and illegal contraband.
• Provide security guidelines and training for Ariat International, Inc. employees, contractors, service providers, and others associated with the company.
• Provide a safe environment for our employees, customers, suppliers, and other visitors.
• Investigate any situation or significant event which may be related to a breach in cargo security or any CTPAT criteria and notify the proper authorities.
• Review, revise, and update security practices and procedures on a regular basis, or as needed.

CTPAT impacts nearly every department within our organization as well as outside entities such as logistics service providers and foreign suppliers. Security is everyone’s responsibility. All Ariat International, Inc. employees, contractors, service providers must comply with CBP Minimum Importer Security Criteria, as well as all policies, procedures, and instructions issued by Ariat International, Inc.

Beth Cross
President & CEO
Ariat International, Inc.