{"id":4716,"date":"2020-02-20T15:45:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/?p=4716"},"modified":"2020-02-20T15:45:50","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:45:50","slug":"customs-self-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/customs-self-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakdown of Customs Self-Assessment Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

When running a successful importing business, it\u2019s critical that you look for places in which you can streamline. Today, we\u2019ll be looking at one of the programs put in place by Canada Border Services Agency (<\/span>CBSA<\/b><\/a><\/span>) to help importers smooth out the importing process. Like with any kind of business ops, \u201cstreamlining\u201d essentially means saving time and money, which can help your bottom line and push your business forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTruly world-class businesses are always examining their business processes and continuously looking to improve in key areas, such as: lead time reduction, cost cutting, exceeding customer expectations, streamlining processes, shortening time to market new products, and managing global operation.\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Daniel Baldwin<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whether or not your goals are to become the next Fortune 500 company, we can borrow a few of the ideas from those kinds of businesses. Importers are not immune to inefficient business processes that weigh their profits down. The good news? There\u2019s plenty of incremental changes you can make in order to save on valuable resources.<\/p>\n

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J<\/strong><\/em>ust starting out? Click here to read our <\/i><\/b>Guide to Importing in Canada<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the programs put in place by CBSA is the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Program, as mentioned prior. Keep reading to learn more about how you could use it to your advantage!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve covered frequently asked questions about the CSA program here:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

What is the Customs Self Assessment Program?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The CSA program was built to simplify the process of clearing customs for importers. In essence, what CBSA calls \u201clow-risk and pre-approved importers\u201d can move through the border\/destination port more quickly.<\/p>\n

It is certainly mutually beneficial for importers and for CBSA officers as well. Importers get to move their shipments more quickly, and CBSA officers get to focus further on higher-risk shipments.<\/p>\n

What are the key benefits of the program?<\/b><\/p>\n

Beyond being mutually beneficial for CBSA officers and for importers on the basis of efficiency, here are a few more detailed specs on how it can help importers, <\/span>as stated on the CBSA website<\/b><\/a><\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n

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