Mercury E-Portal Solutions Blog » CBSA http://meps.ca/about/blog Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:00:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Why Customs Self Assessment? Debunking the myths of CSA… http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/why-customs-self-assessment-debunking-the-myths-of-csa/ http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/why-customs-self-assessment-debunking-the-myths-of-csa/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:41:15 +0000 aking http://meps.ca/about/blog/?p=49 There are a lot of opinions on Customs Self Assessment throughout the import community in Canada.

Some are under the impression that:

  • it takes up to two years to implement.
  • it can be incredibly complicated and tie up internal resources for months just to get the process mapping done.
  • IT personnel think that the integration to the Canadian Customs and Border Services Agency will be a nightmare.

So here is our response to the above:

  • our average implementation timeline is between 3-5 months
  • not true! Our resources help with the process and streamline it, to get it done in a timely manner
  • We have “plug-ins” to most of the ERP systems used today (eg: Microsoft Dynamics GP plug-in) that enables quick integration between systems and the Canadian Border Services Agency

Fact : $400 BILLION of goods cross the Canadian border each year. Studies show that a large percentage of imports are mis-reported by the customs brokers. CSA achieves almost 98% compliance!

Fact : 25% of all goods coming into Canada are imported utilizing the Customs Self Assessment program

Fact : MEPS currently provides services to a large portion of the Customs Self Assessment importer market

So…what are you waiting for? Contact us now to see how you can get on the Customs Self Assessment program and start reducing your costs and increasing your compliance today!

PS – if you don’t believe me, check out the CBSA web site to learn more : http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/menu-eng.html

]]> http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/why-customs-self-assessment-debunking-the-myths-of-csa/feed/ 0 Have you seen us on the CBSA website? http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/have-you-seen-us-on-the-cbsa-website/ http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/have-you-seen-us-on-the-cbsa-website/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:28:27 +0000 aking http://meps.ca/about/blog/?p=53 Did you know MEPS has been an authorized CSA service provider since mid-2007?

Find us on the official CBSA website, it can be difficult to find, so here’s the link :

http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/sp-fs/03-eng.html

Check us out on the CBSA website and then contact us to learn more about what Mercury E-Portal Solutions can do for your business! We’ll help you get on CSA and increase your compliance and reduce your importation costs!

]]> http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/09/11/have-you-seen-us-on-the-cbsa-website/feed/ 0 Inclusion of Intermediary Locations for Release of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Shipments http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/08/01/inclusion-of-intermediary-locations-for-release-of-customs-self-assessment-csa-shipments/ http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/08/01/inclusion-of-intermediary-locations-for-release-of-customs-self-assessment-csa-shipments/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:16:34 +0000 aking http://meps.ca/about/blog/?p=76 On July 31, 2009, CBSA announced (CN09-019)that CSA importers can include intermediary locations, as listed on the CSA carriers’ bill of lading, as part of their trade chain partner (TCP) list for delivery of CSA shipments as a consignee.

The most significant impact to importers is that 3PL (Third Party Logistics) facilities can now be included for CSA release. Up until now, importers who imported goods to 3PL locations could not take advantage of the CSA release option.

If you’ve been considering CSA, but were not aware that goods destined to your 3PL’s  ”receiving dock” could qualify for expedited CSA releases, then contact us now to find out how to take advantage of this customs notice!

]]> http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/08/01/inclusion-of-intermediary-locations-for-release-of-customs-self-assessment-csa-shipments/feed/ 0 Expansion of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Program to Mexico http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/04/16/expansion-of-customs-self-assessment-csa-program-to-mexico/ http://meps.ca/about/blog/index.php/2009/04/16/expansion-of-customs-self-assessment-csa-program-to-mexico/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:20:08 +0000 aking http://meps.ca/about/blog/?p=72

A Customs Notice issued April 15, advises that the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program has been extended for goods coming from Mexico to CSA approved importers.

The Customs Self Assessment initiative was developed to answer the needs of Just-In-Time manufacturers while staying within the regulations of Customs Law. The automotive and aerospace manufacturing sector developed this program together with Canada Customs. The concepts are “risk management” based. It was found that business and government share an equal concern about the accuracy and quality of their reporting systems. An obvious opportunity to eliminate costs for both business and government was determined.

The CSA program provides:

  • A streamlined accounting and payment process for all eligible CSA imported goods
  • A streamlined clearance process for eligible goods when an approved CSA Carriers and CDRP/FAST Drivers are partnered with CSA approved Importers
  • Importers use their own business systems to trigger trade data and revenue reporting thereby reducing the need for external or other bolt on type systems
  • Eliminates many of the traditional import impediments, which means processing low-risk U.S. imports is easier and faster when program requirements are met

For more information on the CBSA and CSA program, Contact us or visit the CBSA web site at: www.cbsa.gc.ca/import/csa/menu-e.html

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