Customs self assessment program evaluation study

A dispatch system, be it manual or electronic, is a cornerstone of the CSA program. Only carriers that own and control their own dispatch system are eligible to apply.

Applications from carriers who have contracted a third party or service provider to manage their dispatch system may be refused. Carriers must demonstrate that they track and record all shipment details pick-up location and date, delivery location and date, description of goods, etc.

CSA reporting requirements support a streamlined border clearance process and vary by mode. Has this correction been documented? Are you auditing your duty-free preference claims? Do you have adequate documentation to support these claims? Many companies get this wrong. Maintaining accessible records, and being able to provide them to CBP, will go a long way to ensuring a smooth process during any assessment.

How often do you self-assess your import program? Again, self-assessment of your import processes is key. The time to identify and correct problems is now.

Companies who import products from outside the United States need to be aware that CBP now has more visibility into your imports than ever before. Development of an import compliance program will go a long way to help mitigate your potential for non-compliance with U.

For truck drivers, being stuck at long wait times eats into precious work hours and can cost them income. Being a CSA approved driver keeps customs paperwork to a minimum and allows the driver to enter the country without having to clear the load.

Border service officers can inspect all goods entering and leaving Canada. Getting stopped can severely slow down transportation times. To become CSA certified, carriers have to undergo a rigorous screening process. However, that means that border services are less likely to stop and randomly inspect CSA certified loads when crossing the border. There are many advantages of becoming a Customs Self Assessment certified importer, carrier, and driver.

The CSA certification makes the entire customs process smoother and more efficient. We specialize in helping trucking business achieve a number of transportation certifications.