Introduction to Customs Course

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The CSCB Introduction to Customs Course, offered in both English and French, is recommended for someone who is just starting a career in the import-export field, or for someone who requires basic information on importing and exporting. The course explains the roles of the players, namely the importer, exporter, Canada Border Services Agency, and the customs broker, and how other government departments affect the importing and exporting of goods.

Students work at their own pace, although a six-month time frame is suggested to complete the course. When the student indicates that they have completed the course, the final examination is forwarded to an individual who has volunteered to supervise the examination. A certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete the final examination.

Students may enrol at any time in this program, and CSCB corporate members may enrol their employees and clients at a reduced fee.

Please note that course material cannot be forwarded until payment has been received and processed.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for course material to be sent.

Course Outline

Module One

The Roles of the Players in International Trade

1. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
2. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
3. Canadian Customs Brokers
4. Canadian Importers
5. Carriers
6. Foreign Suppliers
7. International Freight Forwarders
8. Sub-agents
9. Foreign Customs Brokers

Overview of the Legislation

1. Customs Act
2. Customs Tariff Act
3. Excise Act
4. Excise Tax Act
5. Special Import Measures Act
6. Customs Memoranda
7. Customs Notices

Code of Conduct

1. Ethics
2. Agency Agreements
3. Confidentiality of Information
4. Conflict of Interest
5. Smuggling by an Employee
6. Relationships between Customs Brokers, CBSA, Clients, and Co-workers
7. Responsibilities to Employers, CBSA, Clients, and Co-workers
8. Company Policy and Procedures

Client Importer Profile

Credit

Quiz

Module Two

Bills of Lading

The Arrival of Goods

Reporting

1. Truck Shipments
2. Ocean Shipments
3. Consolidations, Deconsolidations
4. Air Shipments
5. Rail Shipments
6. Courier Shipments
7. Parcel Post Shipments
8. Sufferance Warehouses

Summary

Quiz

Module Three

ACROSS

Release of Goods

1. Release Procedures
2. Release Options
3. Organization of the Release Process
4. Sub-Agency Clearances
5. Examination and Rejects
6. Hours of Operation

Accounting for Goods

1. CADEX
2. B3 Accounting Document
3. Ex-warehouse B3 Accounting Document
4. Detailed Coding Statements
5. Correcting Errors
6. Casual Importers
7. Queen's Warehouse

Quiz

Module Four

Documentation; Other Government Departments

1. Canada Customs Invoice
2. Commercial Invoice
3. Import Permits
4. Certificate of Origin, Form A
5. Certificate of Origin, North American Free Trade Agreement
6. End-use Certificate
7. Canadian Food Inspection Agency
8. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
9. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
10. Industry Canada
11. Justice Canada
12. Transport Canada

Quiz

Module Five

Unique Circumstances

1. Temporary Entries
2. Canadian Goods Abroad
3. Canadian Goods Returned
4. Bonded Warehouses and Warehouse Entries
5. Prohibited Goods
6. Shortages and Entered-to-Arrive Shipments

Quiz

Module Six

Introduction

After Final Accounting

Exporting Goods (D20-1-1)

U.S. Customs Procedures

Quiz

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