Yellow Transportation has announced that it has received Customs Self Assessment (CSA) approval from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

The CSA initiative is designed to streamline the customs process for low-risk shipments moving from the U.S. to Canada through improved data collection and processing.
CSA focuses on establishing a partnership agreement, based on risk assessment and improved technology, between the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) and businesses. CSA certification helps increase cross-border shipment efficiency by electronically transmitting shipment data to Canadian Customs shortly after pickup. This improves handling and processing of customs-related information and reduces unnecessary delays at the Canadian border.
James Welch, president and CEO of Yellow Transportation, said, "The CSA designation translates to faster service, reduced customs costs and better tracking for low risk shipments to Canada."
Yellow says CSA certification and the associated process improvements will benefit its customers through:
-- Expedited customs clearing on low-risk shipments
-- Electronic communication of all documents related to the clearing process
-- Reduced costs associated with customs compliance
-- Immediate Customs Release for qualified CSA participants
-- Reduced handling and delivery on arrival
To qualify for CSA expedited shipping, Canada-destined goods must be manufactured in the United States, and the carrier, driver and Canadian importer must all be CSA certified. The CCRA manages the risk of this self-assessment approach through profile targeting of the importer, carrier and driver. The CCRA also verifies compliance by occasionally examining goods at the border, and by conducting compliance verification reviews. CSA also helps Customs to distinguish between high-risk and low-risk shipments, thereby focusing on those that are higher risk.