U.S., Jordan
Sign GLP/C-TPAT Cargo Security
Mutual Recognition Arrangement
On June 28, 2008, the U.S. and Jordan signed a mutual recognition
arrangement agreeing to mutual standards for Jordan’s Golden List Program (GLP)
and the U.S.’ Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
The arrangement acknowledges that Jordan Customs Department and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will apply similar high security standards and
perform similar site validations when approving companies for membership in
their respective programs.
Commissioner Basham has stated that achieving compatibility of U.S. and
Jordan cargo security programs is good for business and good for security. It
makes it easier for companies to meet the requirements of both programs. It
enables both countries to better allocate resources. And, ultimately, it
improves global supply chain security.
(CBP officials have previously stated that the final step after signing
the arrangement is the technical implementation of mutual recognition.)
GLP Sets Minimum Supply-Chain
Security Criteria, Etc.
Jordan Customs launched its GLP based on the principle of risk
management on August 31, 2005. The GLP is a customs-business partnership aimed
at enhancing customs due diligence and supply-chain security of Jordanian
businesses participating in the international trade supply chain, while
facilitating Jordan's trade with other countries. The GLP sets minimum criteria
that must be met by a Jordanian supply chain company1 desiring to
become a GLP member. An audit team of customs officers undertakes extensive
audit processes, including customs-transactions and supply-chain security
audits, on the applicant company to verify its compliance with the GLP criteria.
GLP member companies enjoy preferential treatment by Jordan Customs; for
example, reduced frequency of cargo inspections, pre-arrival clearance of
shipments, expedited border clearance times, etc.
1Importers,
exporters, Qualified Industrial Zone (QIZ) companies, customs clearing agents,
warehouse operators, and transport operators.
(See ITT's Online Archives
03/28/08 news, (Ref: 08032810), for BP summary of the U.S. and Jordan
continuing to work toward mutual recognition.
See ITT's Online Archives or
02/27/08 news, (Ref: 08022705), for BP summary of CBP officials discussing
mutual recognition at the February 2008 COAC meeting, including a list of
potential mutual recognition countries and their mutual recognition progress
status.
See ITT's Online Archives or
04/17/08 news, (Ref: 08041710), for BP summary of CBP testifying on C-TPAT
mutual recognition, etc.
See ITT's Online Archives or
05/20/08 news, (Ref: 08052005), for BP summary of CBP officials discussing
mutual recognition, etc. at the May 2008 COAC meeting.)
Jordan's GLP Web site
available at http://www.customs.gov.jo/English/default.shtm
CBP's C-TPAT Web site
available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/
CBP news release (dated
06/27/08) available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/06272008_4.xml
Published in ITT on July 01, 2008 | [Ref: 08070110] |
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