and neighbouring countries as members, the C–
TPAT currently includes more than 10,000 certified
partners from the trade community. When joining the
C–TPAT, companies sign an agreement to work with
CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security
gaps and implement specific security measures and
best practices. Additionally, partners provide CBP
with a security profile outlining the specific security
measures the companies have in place. C-TPAT
members are considered low risk and are therefore
less likely to be examined. C-TPAT signed its first
MRA in June 2007 and since then has signed similar
arrangements with nine countries/territories and the
European Union