Customs Self Assessment CSA

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Customs Self Assessment(CSA)
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What is CSA?

• The CSA program provides CSA-approved Importers,
  Carriers and Commercial Driver Registration
  Program (CDRP) registered drivers with the
  benefits of a expedited clearance option for CSA
  eligible goods.
• The CSA program offers the trading community
  streamlined import processes into Canada.
• The CSA program is a streamlined accounting and
  payment process for goods imported by approved
  importers

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CSA Participation

• As of August 31st, 2003
• Importers
• 108 have applied for CSA
• 7 have been approved
• Carriers
• 702 have applied for CSA
• 213 are CSA approved
• Drivers
• Over 77,750 drivers have applied
• 63, 605 have been approved

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Eligible Goods

• Currently, goods entering Canada under CSA
  clearance, must
• not be a prohibited, controlled, or regulated
  import
• not be subject to the release requirements of
  Other Government Departments (OGD)
• generally be shipped directly to Canada from
  within the United States (or Mexico for
  automotive manufacturing companies only)

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Next Steps

• Exploring expansion to other modes
• Harmonization with OGDs for any requirements with
  CSA passage
• Currently as a case-by-case basis
• Looking at proposals to include off shore goods
• Must consider the 24 hour rule