Customs Self-Assessment CSA | Descartes
Canadian Customs Self-Assessment (CSA)
An Overview & How Descartes Can Help
What is the Canadian CSA Program?
The Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program is designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered drivers. To take advantage of the program, CSA-approved importers and carriers must use a registered driver to carry CSA-eligible goods into Canada.
Being a CSA importer also means faster clearance with quicker delivery at a lower cost. Other significant benefits to becoming a CSA participant include priority access for trucks, and reduced wait time at the border.
Why Are Importers Looking to Switch CSA Compliance Technology?
Importers are looking to move away from their Canadian Self-Assessment (CSA) technology to:
Enhance Compliance
Keep pace with CSA as well as parallel compliance programs such as CARM
Reduce Overall Costs
Avoid upgrading legacy systems to meet CSA requirements
Boost Productivity
Leverage more advanced capabilities and automation to improve efficiency and connect to existing platforms
Why Make the Switch to Descartes?
Importers are moving the move to Descartes’ Canadian CSA technology due to our:
SaaS
Model
Our secure cloud-based application is easy to deploy without the cost of IT infrastructure
Pioneering Technology
Descartes was the first technology provider to help importers benefit from the CSA program
Technical Knowledge
Our deep domain expertise can help ensure you derive maximum benefit from the technology
Our Commitment to Compliance
Descartes is an industry leader in regulatory and industry program compliance. For more than 20 years, we have been helping importers move beyond the limitations of in-house or legacy platforms to help our client base comply with stringent CSA requirements.
Additional & Related Resources
More About CSA
Read more about the Canadian Customs Self Assessment program from CBSA
Learn More about CSA
CARM Resource Center
Learn more about CBSA's CARM initiative in our resource center
Learn More about CARM Resource Center
Canadian Security Filings
Read more about how to comply with Canadian Advanced Security Filings
Learn More about Canadian Security Filings
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