Describe Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative designed to encourage businesses to
ensure the integrity of their security practices and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain. This allows CBP to focus on high-risk shipments.

The partnership establishes clear supply chain security criteria for members to meet. When they join the anti-terror partnership, 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 company has in place.