There are two member categories: Executive Members and Associate Members.
A “Member” is defined as any company or entity that has been accepted into one of SCAN’s types of memberships, has agreed to comply with these Bylaws and all applicable SCAN policies, and remains in good standing through the payment of dues (if applicable) and adherence to SCAN’s requirements. Membership in SCAN is limited to companies certified under the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, or an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program in a country under a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the United States or under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SCAN Association. The AEO certified company must have its AEO certification under the security component of the AEO program.
Executive Memberships:
- Executive CTPAT Importer Members: CTPAT Members engaged in the direct importation of goods across borders, and with a particular interest in advancing SCAN’s stated purpose and mission, shall be eligible to be an Executive CTPAT Member.
- Executive Global AEO Importer Members: Global Importer Members of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program under a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the Unites States or AEO importers operating in a country under a Memorandum of Understanding with the SCAN Association, engaged in the direct importation of goods across borders, and with a particular interest in advancing SCAN’s stated purpose and mission, shall be eligible to be an Executive Global AEO Importer Member.
Executive Memberships Fee: $3,500 USD Annually
Executive Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduce redundant audits and associated costs.
- Increased organizational efficiency.
- One globally accepted standard.
- A standardized corrective actions process.
- A centralized, trusted solution for sharing audit results. The SCAN repository. This is an Innovative technology platform that enables Members to securely search for suppliers and view audit history while maintaining confidentiality.
- Sustainability awareness and best practice – Allows SCAN Members to document carbon reduction efforts to global regulators through the use of immersive technologies and the sharing of audits.
- Member networking opportunities.
- Benchmark processes and share best practices.
- Confidentiality.
- Simple audit request process.
- Full program management support, including audit assignment and corrective actions.
- Improve consistency and transparency across supplier evaluations.
- Recognition as a best practice for leading CTPAT organizations.
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading importers and retailers on best practices.
Associate Membership:
- Associate Manufacturer Member: For SCAN purposes, a manufacturer is any business entity that performs the primary activities of producing, fabricating, assembling, or otherwise transforming raw materials, components, or parts into partial or finished goods and whose manufactured goods are intended for export outside the country of production.
Associate Membership Fee: $1,000 USD Annually
Associate Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduce redundant audits and associated costs.
- Increased organizational efficiency.
- One globally accepted standard.
- A standardized corrective actions process.
- Sustainability awareness and best practice – Allows SCAN Members to document carbon reduction efforts to global regulators through the use of immersive technologies and the sharing of audits.
- Member networking opportunities.
- Benchmark processes and share best practices.
- Confidentiality.
- Simple audit request process.
- Full program management support, including audit assignment and corrective actions.
- Improve consistency and transparency across supplier evaluations.
Countries with U.S. Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs)
1. Brazil
2. Canada
3. Colombia
4. Dominican Republic
5. European Union (all 27 Member States)
6. Guatemala
7. India
8. Israel
9. Japan
10. Jordan
11. Korea
12. Mexico
13. New Zealand
14. Peru
15. Singapore
16. South Africa
17. Taiwan
18. United Kingdom
19. Uruguay
If you do not wish to become a SCAN member at this time but would like to initiate an audit of your facility, please click here: Request a supplier initiated audit.
