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Import and Export Compliance Expertise Since its inception in 1986, GTS has worked to establish an effective Compliance Management Program that integrates all aspects of U.S. Export and Import Regulations. GTS’ voluntary membership and certification in the U.S. Customs initiated "Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism" (C-TPAT) program, which promotes industrial and administrative measures to enhance cargo security, demonstrates its fierce commitment to export and import compliance.
Key Elements for Success
Identifying Risk - A Proactive Approach Under the direction of GTS’ Compliance Officer, our export process allows for quick identification, and screening, of all potential risk shipments prior to transport. Prior to each shipment, we verify: The nature of the commodity (Is it controlled/should it be controlled? Is it dual use?) The parties involved (USPPI, Known Shipper or Unknown Shipper, Ultimate Consignee) The final destination of the shipment (Country under sanctions or not?) The end-use (What is the commodity going to be used for at final destination?) Responding to Issues, Resolving Problems The GTS Staff receives regular and extensive training, preparing us to quickly identify potential "Red Flag Indicators". Whenever a potential problem is identified, we have a well-defined escalation process in place so that the transaction can be stopped until the issue reaches resolve. Specific training includes familiarization with:
Compliance - Everyone’s Concern, Everyone’s Responsibility At GTS, compliance is an organizational priority for everyone from senior leadership to warehouse staff. Each member of our team accepts it as a primary concern and responsibility. As a vendor our goal is to make sure that we protect all our clients from potential violations. Online References: Bureau of Industry and Security Census Bureau http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/index.html Directorate of Defense Trade Controls http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/compliance/index.html Transportation Security Agency http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/aircargo/index.shtm Office of Foreign Asset Controls http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac Transportation Security Agency http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/aircargo/index.shtm
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