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What is a CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation?

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What is a CCS designation?

The Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation, offered by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, 
the only organization offering Canadian CCS designation, is the marketplace standard, 
recognized and demanded by those who deliver and use customs services in Canada.

Since its launch in 2002, the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) program has earned a strong reputation for both quality and value. Today, more than 5,000 trade professionals across Canada and beyond proudly hold the CCS designation.

 

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Become a CCS

To become a CCS, an individual must:

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Maintenance of CCS Designation

Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) must uphold their designation annually by engaging in professional development activities and making an annual payment. This process ensures that CCS professionals stay current with new customs policies, administrative programs, and the rapidly evolving landscape of international trade agreements.

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Benefits of holding a CCS designation

NEW! Discount on Career Consultation

A 15% discount on career consultation through industry experts at Buckley Search Inc.

Timely Information

CSCB Article Digest, a daily email covering technical, operational and educational information you need to guarantee the quality of service that will be expected from those with the CCS designation.

CCS Designator

Use of CCS designator in your professional identifiers.

Designate Days

Exclusive access to Designate Day learning opportunities twice per year.
 

Group insurance

Group home and auto insurance at preferred rates.

NEW! Discount on Customs Publications

A 15% discount on selected Thomson Reuters Customs Publications.

Employment opportunities

Access to employment opportunities page featuring jobs posted by Canadian customs broker firms and others involved in international trade.
 

Professional Development at a discount

Preferential registration fees for CSCB events and courses.

Promotion

Promotion of CCS designation as the standard of customs compliance expertise.

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