| Re: McMaster
Brett,
it seems fairly possible that McMaster have become certified participants of "C-TPAT", the "Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism".
This programme is part of the US security initiative and requires companys to comply with certain general security measures when doing business with foreign countries. As an incentive for participation a company obtains certain simplifications on their customs procedures and fewer spot tests by US customs.
(BTW...the European Union has set up a similar programme called "Authorised Economic Operator".)
Marcus |