We get questions all the time regarding Advanced Commercial Information vs. Customs Self Assessment.
I found an interesting article published by KPMG in 2006 that weighs the pros and cons of both and thought that it would help our readers as well. So, here it is:
http://www.allbusiness.com/trade-development/international-trade-import/10551547-1.html
If you have any questions regarding CSA and the MEPS software solution, please contact us.
Mercury E-Portal Solutions (www.Meps.ca), an Aurora ON based CSA solution provider, has announced the development and implementation of a standard interface between it’s Customs Self Assessment portal and Microsoft Dynamics GP.
“MS Dynamics GP is a well known accounting and ERP system, so it just made sense to develop the plug-in” stated Neal Santin, Director of Technical Development for MEPS.
The fact that MEPS has developed a plug-in to Dynamics GP will lead to shorter implementation timelines for those customers that use GP as their accounting system
Neal added that “there are literally thousands of Dynamics GP users out there, so when we plan a CSA implementation, this plug-in will reduce the implementation timelines as well as reduce our costs. Those costs get passed on to our customers and allow them to save even more money by moving to a CSA solution.”
“We worked closely with our parent company, WebSan Solutions Inc (www.WebSan.com), who is a Microsoft Dynamics Partner.” Continued Neal. “WebSan has experience with numerous other ERP systems and we’re working on standard interfaces for many more.”
MEPS is a leading provider of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) software solutions and is rapidly growing their presence in the Canadian importation market.
Contact MEPS at : www.Meps.ca
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Customs Self Assessment program out there. I’ve attempted to address a few of them in my previous blogs, but the ultimate question still remains:
Here are some Operational qualifying questions :
Here are some Financial qualifying questions :
If you answered YES to any of the above Operational or Financial questions, then CSA is definitely worth a look. MEPS has a process that makes CSA easy to achieve and affordable. We typically reduce our clients’ importation fees by 40% in the first year, while also improving their customs compliance! Contact us now to meet with our team of CSA experts.
If you would like to understand more about CSA, I invite you to look around our website, namely the following page : What is CSA?
There are a lot of opinions on Customs Self Assessment throughout the import community in Canada.
Some are under the impression that:
So here is our response to the above:
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
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!
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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!
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:
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