UNITED STATES CUSTOMS. TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT)
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS. Client shall be the importer and exporter of record for U.S. Customs purposes. Client shall obtain any validated export licenses required by U.S. export laws and regulations. Client shall be responsible for all compliance and all costs relating to compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, including but not limited to, any and all U.S. import bonds; U.S. Customs duties, import fees and taxes; fines and penalties; and U.S. customhouse brokerage fees.
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS. TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C‐TPAT)
(a) Lockheed Xxxxxx participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs‐ Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C‐TPAT) program. C‐TPAT is a government‐business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security.
(b) Seller shall ensure shipments made in connection with this Contract are conveyed through transportation providers that are certified under the U.S. CBP C‐TPAT program or otherwise approved by Lockheed Xxxxxx.
(c) In addition to other requirements of this Contract, SELLER shall ensure the physical integrity and security of all shipments under this Contract against the introduction of harmful or dangerous materials, drugs, contraband, weapons, or weapons of mass destruction or introduction of unauthorized persons in transportation conveyances and/or containers. Such measures shall include, but are not limited to: physical security of the SELLER’s manufacturing, packing, shipping, and storage; restriction of access of unauthorized persons to such areas; screening of personnel involved in any related supply chain activities to the maximum limits of applicable laws and regulations; and development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures to protect the physical integrity and security of all shipments.
(d) Upon request, SELLER shall provide to Lockheed Xxxxxx reasonable evidence of compliance with this clause.
(e) SELLER shall include paragraphs (b) through (d) of this clause, or equivalent provisions, in lower tier subcontracts involving shipments related to this Contract.
