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{{disambig|This article is about the CSA Program. For how to create a CSA Shipment in BorderConnect, see [[CSA_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|CSA (CBSA Shipment Type)]]|info}}

~~[[Image:CSAlogo.jpg|300px|thumb|Customs Self Assessment (CSA) logo]]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 in the highway mode.

~~The~~ CSA program ~~simplifies many of~~ the import ~~border requirements so that~~ low-risk ~~shipments can be processed more quickly and efficiently at the border~~, ~~saving businesses time~~ and ~~money~~.

<h1>Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Information</h1>

<p>A trusted trader program designed to streamline the import process for low-risk carriers, importers, and drivers.</p>

<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-handshake"></i> Type: Trusted Trader Program</span>

<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-canada"></i> Region: CBSA</span>

</div>

~~It also allows the CBSA to better focus its resources on identifying high~~-~~risk shipments that pose a potential threat to the health, safety or economic well-being of Canadians.~~

== CSA ~~Program Participation ==~~

<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>

[[Image:CSAlogo.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Customs Self Assessment (CSA) logo]]

<p>The <strong>Customs Self Assessment (CSA)</strong> program is a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiative designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered drivers. To utilize the program in the highway mode, three conditions must be met:</p>

1. The <strong>Importer</strong> must be CSA-approved.

2. The <strong>Carrier</strong> must be CSA-approved.

3. The <strong>Driver</strong> must be registered (FAST/CDRP).

</div>

~~Participating carriers and registered drivers in the highway mode have the option of clearing CSA-~~eligible goods more quickly ~~at the border once identification confirms that the importer, carrier~~ and ~~driver have been pre~~-~~approved~~.

<p>The program simplifies border requirements, allowing eligible goods to be processed more quickly and efficiently. This streamlined approach saves businesses time and money while allowing CBSA to focus resources on identifying high-risk shipments.</p>

~~With this streamlined clearance process, transactional transmissions of data related to eligible goods are no longer needed.~~<~~ref>http://www.cbsa~~-~~asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa~~-~~pad/carrier~~-~~transport~~-~~eng.html~~<~~/ref~~><~~ref~~>~~CBSA - About the~~ CSA ~~Program http~~://www.~~cbsa-asfc.gc~~.ca/~~prog~~/~~csa~~-~~pad~~/~~menu-eng~~.~~html~~</~~ref~~>

<strong>Consulting Services:</strong> Carriers can register as a CSA participating carrier by contacting BorderConnect's [https://www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/customs-consulting/index.htm Carrier Customs Consulting Division].

</div>

~~Carriers can also register as a CSA participating carrier by contacting BorderConnect's [https~~://~~www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/customs-consulting/index.htm Carrier Customs Consulting Division]~~

</div>

=~~= CSA Elgigibility ==~~

<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Program Eligibility</h2>

Carriers eligible to apply to the CSA program must meet ~~these~~ requirements:

<p>Carriers eligible to apply to the CSA program must meet the following strict requirements:</p>

* <strong>Bonded Status:</strong> Must be a bonded carrier (minimum $25,000.00).

* <strong>Operational History:</strong> Must have a history of transporting goods to or from Canada for at least 90 days.

* <strong>Compliance:</strong> No history of contraband or major commercial infractions.

* <strong>Liability:</strong> Willing to be liable for and maintain control of all shipments until released.

* <strong>Audit Trails:</strong> Must provide senior management authorization that commercial business processes and systems support CSA audit requirements.

</div>

*they are bonded ($25,000.00 and over);

<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Reporting Requirements</h2>

*they have a history of transporting goods to or from Canada for at least 90 days;

*they do not have a history of contraband or major commercial infractions;

*they are willing to be liable for and maintain control of all shipments, including CSA-~~approved shipments, until goods are released~~; ~~and~~

*they are willing to provide senior management authorization that proper commercial business processes and audit trails will support CSA program requirements.

== CSA ~~Reporting Requirements ==~~

<p>CSA clearance is used to request the "authority to deliver" eligible goods. A distinctive feature of the CSA environment is that <strong>standard cargo documents (like a manifest) are not required</strong> to clear CSA-approved shipments at the border.</p>

CSA reporting requirements support a streamlined border clearance process and vary by mode. CSA clearance is used to request the "authority to deliver" CSA-eligible commercial goods that are imported by a CSA-approved importer. A distinctive feature of the CSA environment is that cargo documents are not required to clear CSA-approved shipments. However, when requested by a border services officer, the ~~reporting CSA-approved carrier~~ must ~~provide satisfactory evidence concerning the discharge~~ of ~~goods imported into Canada. The CSA-approved carrier is required to have the records, systems, audit trails and linkages in place to support~~ the ~~CSA process.~~

<p>Instead, the driver must present three specific pieces of identification (barcodes) at the Primary Inspection Line (PIL):</p>

Required ~~information in~~ approved ~~bar~~-code ~~format:~~

<tr>

<th style="width: 30%;">Required ID</th>

<th>Description</th>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>Carrier ID</strong></td>

<td>The CSA-approved carrier's four-character carrier code barcode.</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>Importer ID</strong></td>

<td>The CSA-approved importer's 15-digit Business Number barcode.</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>Driver ID</strong></td>

<td>The registered driver's identification card (FAST or CDRP).</td>

</tr>

</table>

*the ~~CSA~~-~~approved carrier's identification — a four~~-~~character~~ carrier ~~code;~~

<p>When requested by a border services officer, the carrier must still provide satisfactory evidence concerning the discharge of goods.<ref>http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/carrier-transport-eng.html</ref></p>

*the CSA-~~approved importer's identification — a 15~~-~~digit business number; and~~

</div>

*the registered driver's identification number — highway mode only.

~~CSA clearance facilitates the direct delivery of eligible goods to the importer, owner or consignee. For more information regarding the presentation of bar codes at the PIL, see Memorandum D3~~-1-~~7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Carriers.~~

<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Benefits of CSA</h2>

== ~~Benefits~~ of CSA ~~Program ==~~

<p>Participation in the CSA program offers significant advantages for carriers:</p>

* <strong>No Transactional Data:</strong> Ends the need for transactional transmission of data elements (no eManifest required for CSA loads).

* <strong>Expedited Processing:</strong> Increases the certainty of expedited customs processing at the border.

* <strong>Streamlined Trade:</strong> Facilitates direct delivery of eligible goods to the importer, owner, or consignee.

* <strong>Simplified Compliance:</strong> Makes it easier for carriers to meet obligations through self-assessment.

</div>

~~The CSA program provides many benefits to carriers~~:

<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Other Trusted Trader Programs</h2>

*it ends the transactional transmission of data elements;

*it increases the certainty of ~~expedited customs~~ processing;

*it makes it easier for carriers to meet their obligations; and

<tr>

*it streamlines the ~~process~~ for ~~legitimate trade~~.

<th style="width: 20%;">Program</th>

<th>Description</th>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>FAST</strong><br>(Free and Secure Trade)</td>

<td>A joint initiative between CBP and [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|CBSA]]. FAST-approved carriers can transport FAST shipments and access dedicated lanes and front-of-line processing.</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>C-TPAT</strong><br>(Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)</td>

<td>A voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. CBP. It strengthens international supply chains and improves U.S. border security.</td>

</tr>

<tr>

<td><strong>PIP</strong><br>(Partners in Protection)</td>

<td>A cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA to enhance border and trade chain security. It is required for carriers to become FAST approved in Canada.</td>

</tr>

</table>

</div>

=~~= Other Trusted Trader Programs ==~~

</div>

~~;FAST~~

~~:'''Free and Secure Trade''', is a joint initiative between CBP and [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_~~-_General_Information|CBSA]] designed to enhance border security while speeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for the U.S. are able to transport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicated lanes and front of line line processing in the case of inspections.

~~;C-TPAT~~

:'''Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism''' is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

~~;PIP~~

</div>

:'''Partners in Protection (PIP)''' is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancing border and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed to streamline and make border processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trusted traders.

~~== References ==~~

<~~references~~ />

[[Category:Customs Compliance Guide]]

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 {{disambig|This article is about the CSA Program. For how to create a CSA Shipment in BorderConnect, see [[CSA_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|CSA (CBSA Shipment Type)]]|info}}
-[[Image:CSAlogo.jpg|300px|thumb|Customs Self Assessment (CSA) logo]]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 in the highway mode.
+<div class="bc-wrap">
-The CSA program simplifies many of the import border requirements so that low-risk shipments can be processed more quickly and efficiently at the border, saving businesses time and money.
+<div class="bc-article-hero">
+<h1>Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Information</h1>
+<p>A trusted trader program designed to streamline the import process for low-risk carriers, importers, and drivers.</p>
+<div class="bc-article-meta">
+<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-handshake"></i> Type: Trusted Trader Program</span>
+<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-canada"></i> Region: CBSA</span>
+</div>
+</div>
-It also allows the CBSA to better focus its resources on identifying high-risk shipments that pose a potential threat to the health, safety or economic well-being of Canadians.
+<div class="bc-card">
-== CSA Program Participation ==
+<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
+[[Image:CSAlogo.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Customs Self Assessment (CSA) logo]]
+<p>The <strong>Customs Self Assessment (CSA)</strong> program is a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiative designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered drivers. To utilize the program in the highway mode, three conditions must be met:</p>
+<div class="bc-cleanlist">
+. The <strong>Importer</strong> must be CSA-approved.
+. The <strong>Carrier</strong> must be CSA-approved.
+. The <strong>Driver</strong> must be registered (FAST/CDRP).
+</div>
-Participating carriers and registered drivers in the highway mode have the option of clearing CSA-eligible goods more quickly at the border once identification confirms that the importer, carrier and driver have been pre-approved.
+<p>The program simplifies border requirements, allowing eligible goods to be processed more quickly and efficiently. This streamlined approach saves businesses time and money while allowing CBSA to focus resources on identifying high-risk shipments.</p>
-With this streamlined clearance process, transactional transmissions of data related to eligible goods are no longer needed.<ref>http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/carrier-transport-eng.html</ref><ref>CBSA - About the CSA Program http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/menu-eng.html</ref>
+<div class="bc-did-you-know" style="margin-top: 15px;">
+<strong>Consulting Services:</strong> Carriers can register as a CSA participating carrier by contacting BorderConnect's [https://www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/customs-consulting/index.htm Carrier Customs Consulting Division].
+</div>
-Carriers can also register as a CSA participating carrier by contacting BorderConnect's [https://www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/customs-consulting/index.htm Carrier Customs Consulting Division]
+<div style="clear: both;"></div>
+</div>
-== CSA Elgigibility ==
+<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Program Eligibility</h2>
-Carriers eligible to apply to the CSA program must meet these requirements:
+<div class="bc-card">
+<p>Carriers eligible to apply to the CSA program must meet the following strict requirements:</p>
+<div class="bc-cleanlist">
+* <strong>Bonded Status:</strong> Must be a bonded carrier (minimum $25,000.00).
+* <strong>Operational History:</strong> Must have a history of transporting goods to or from Canada for at least 90 days.
+* <strong>Compliance:</strong> No history of contraband or major commercial infractions.
+* <strong>Liability:</strong> Willing to be liable for and maintain control of all shipments until released.
+* <strong>Audit Trails:</strong> Must provide senior management authorization that commercial business processes and systems support CSA audit requirements.
+</div>
+</div>
-*they are bonded ($25,000.00 and over);
+<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Reporting Requirements</h2>
-*they have a history of transporting goods to or from Canada for at least 90 days;
-*they do not have a history of contraband or major commercial infractions;
-*they are willing to be liable for and maintain control of all shipments, including CSA-approved shipments, until goods are released; and
-*they are willing to provide senior management authorization that proper commercial business processes and audit trails will support CSA program requirements.
-== CSA Reporting Requirements ==
+<div class="bc-card">
+<p>CSA clearance is used to request the "authority to deliver" eligible goods. A distinctive feature of the CSA environment is that <strong>standard cargo documents (like a manifest) are not required</strong> to clear CSA-approved shipments at the border.</p>
-CSA reporting requirements support a streamlined border clearance process and vary by mode. CSA clearance is used to request the "authority to deliver" CSA-eligible commercial goods that are imported by a CSA-approved importer. A distinctive feature of the CSA environment is that cargo documents are not required to clear CSA-approved shipments. However, when requested by a border services officer, the reporting CSA-approved carrier must provide satisfactory evidence concerning the discharge of goods imported into Canada. The CSA-approved carrier is required to have the records, systems, audit trails and linkages in place to support the CSA process.
+<p>Instead, the driver must present three specific pieces of identification (barcodes) at the Primary Inspection Line (PIL):</p>
-Required information in approved bar-code format:
+<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
+<tr>
+<th style="width: 30%;">Required ID</th>
+<th>Description</th>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>Carrier ID</strong></td>
+<td>The CSA-approved carrier's four-character carrier code barcode.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>Importer ID</strong></td>
+<td>The CSA-approved importer's 15-digit Business Number barcode.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>Driver ID</strong></td>
+<td>The registered driver's identification card (FAST or CDRP).</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
-*the CSA-approved carrier's identification — a four-character carrier code;
+<p>When requested by a border services officer, the carrier must still provide satisfactory evidence concerning the discharge of goods.<ref>http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/carrier-transport-eng.html</ref></p>
-*the CSA-approved importer's identification — a 15-digit business number; and
+</div>
-*the registered driver's identification number — highway mode only.
-CSA clearance facilitates the direct delivery of eligible goods to the importer, owner or consignee. For more information regarding the presentation of bar codes at the PIL, see Memorandum D3-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Carriers.
+<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Benefits of CSA</h2>
-== Benefits of CSA Program ==
+<div class="bc-card">
+<p>Participation in the CSA program offers significant advantages for carriers:</p>
+<div class="bc-cleanlist">
+* <strong>No Transactional Data:</strong> Ends the need for transactional transmission of data elements (no eManifest required for CSA loads).
+* <strong>Expedited Processing:</strong> Increases the certainty of expedited customs processing at the border.
+* <strong>Streamlined Trade:</strong> Facilitates direct delivery of eligible goods to the importer, owner, or consignee.
+* <strong>Simplified Compliance:</strong> Makes it easier for carriers to meet obligations through self-assessment.
+</div>
+</div>
-The CSA program provides many benefits to carriers:
+<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Other Trusted Trader Programs</h2>
-*it ends the transactional transmission of data elements;
+<div class="bc-card">
-*it increases the certainty of expedited customs processing;
+<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
-*it makes it easier for carriers to meet their obligations; and
+<tr>
-*it streamlines the process for legitimate trade.
+<th style="width: 20%;">Program</th>
+<th>Description</th>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>FAST</strong><br>(Free and Secure Trade)</td>
+<td>A joint initiative between CBP and [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|CBSA]]. FAST-approved carriers can transport FAST shipments and access dedicated lanes and front-of-line processing.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>C-TPAT</strong><br>(Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)</td>
+<td>A voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. CBP. It strengthens international supply chains and improves U.S. border security.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td><strong>PIP</strong><br>(Partners in Protection)</td>
+<td>A cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA to enhance border and trade chain security. It is required for carriers to become FAST approved in Canada.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</div>
-== Other Trusted Trader Programs ==
+<div class="bc-references">
+<references />
+</div>
-;FAST
-:'''Free and Secure Trade''', is a joint initiative between CBP and [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|CBSA]] designed to enhance border security while speeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for the U.S. are able to transport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicated lanes and front of line line processing in the case of inspections.
-;C-TPAT
-:'''Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism''' is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.
-;PIP
+</div>
-:'''Partners in Protection (PIP)''' is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancing border and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed to streamline and make border processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trusted traders.
-== References ==
-<references />
 [[Category:Customs Compliance Guide]]