Tradewin Canada is a division of Expeditors Canada Inc., providing creative and effective solutions in compliance, logistics and trade data management. Tradewin^® provides expertise in customs compliance and other government regulations to companies in every industry sector involved in global trade. We navigate through the complex waters of international trade... keeping our eye on the horizon.

In April 2000, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency launched an Action Plan to improve the efficiency of the trading environment and bring it up to a level capable of handling current and future volumes of goods and information in a controlled manner. Under AMPS importers are being held accountable for ensuring Customs' rules and regulations are adhered to. As well as using participation in compliance programs created by CCRA to keep importers honest, random audits are also being conducted which could lead to hefty fines levied for non-compliance.

The Administrative Monetary Penalty System is a tool used by the CCRA to encourage voluntary corrective action. It authorizes Canada Customs to assess a range of monetary penalties for violations of laws & policies governing trade. Fines levied, based on infractions of over 250 identified possible contraventions, will be in the form of a flat fee or a percentage of the value of goods in question. As we speak, your compliance profile is being created and may adversely affect your involvement in CCRA programs. Allow Tradewin^® to review your Customs related business practices, which will give you a sense of your company's AMPS exposure. We will evaluate your state of compliance and recommend an AMPS strategy to limit your risk of being fined that can position your company in a favourable light in the eyes of Canada Customs.

A Multi-Program Audit assesses how your business systems & practices measure up to CCRA standards and expectation of total verifiable compliance on every item in every shipment. Tradewin^® will analyze your systems, processes and documentation affecting the transaction cycle to give your company an indication of the strengths and weaknesses of its practices. Speaking with representatives of various departments and performing a walk-through sampling of transaction related documentation will provide the criteria to rate your level of compliance risk. In the concluding report and presentation Tradewin^® will recommend ways to streamline your processes and improve customs compliance that can lead to reduced cycle times and cost. By acting on the recommended business practice enhancements you will have established a low-risk of non-compliance rating and you will be well positioned to apply for participation in CCRA programs, such as CSA, designed with privileges to ease the flow of trade.

Is your firm well positioned to avoid the consequences associated with non-compliance? With release privileges and audit targeting now linked to your compliance record, you will see it affect your bottom line ($$$). Invite Tradewin^® to review your business practices and assess your state of compliance before Canada Customs takes it upon themselves to audit your company which could result in hefty penalties for infractions found.

| back |

REGULATORY - LOGISTICAL - FINANCIAL