CSCB Designations

The CSCB offers two designations to international trade professionals.

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) Designation CCS Designation is suitable for international trade professionals with a need for specialized customs knowledge.	CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) Designation CTCS Designation is suitable for international trade compliance professionals with a need for specialized compliance knowledge.
Industry Recognition of Commitment to Professional Development	Industry Recognition of Expertise in International Trade Compliance
Timely Trade Information	Industry Recognition of Commitment to Professional Development
Job Board	Specialized Trade Compliance Information
Education & Training at Preferred Rates	Education & Training at Preferred Rates
Professional Development Events at Preferred Rates	Professional Development Events at Preferred Rates
Group Home & Auto Insurance at Preferred Rates	Group Home & Auto Insurance at Preferred Rates
Promotion	Promotion
Become a CCS Designate	Become a CTCS Designate

What Our Community Says

“I have utmost respect for the CSCB staff and the work they do on behalf of brokers and importers.”

– Mark, an importer and a CSCB Preferred Business Client

“...I want to thank the CSCB for all the support and knowledge over the years. Working in this field has been very inspiring to me and has kept me in the business for 35 years.”

– Debbie, a long-standing member

“Your [CARM webinar] content is outstanding and fun. Bravo.”

– Gillian, a CSCB member

“Re: COVID-19: "Good luck with the battle!!.. Your advocacy is so important to our industry."”

– Lizanne, a CSCB member

“Just a brief note to say thank you for all the work that you and your team is putting in to keep all of us (Importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers) up to date with the new regulations and changes that are coming with CARM.”

– Patricia, CSCB member

“The CCS course was interesting and very informative. When working on course modules, quizzes and tests, I developed good knowledge of the customs rules and procedures and also have created excellent collection of materials, resources and legal documents..”

– Alexandre, CCS course graduate

“The new website is more user-friendly and very informative! Thank you for providing this tool to us members.”

– Shellane, an employee of a member firm

“...CSCB Customs Quick Facts is a great addition to the CSCB website. Very informative. Great idea.”

– George, a long standing member

“...thank you and the rest of the CSCB team for being so knowledgeable and timely, as always.”

– Joe, a long standing member

“All [were] excellent sessions and pertinent to today's environment.”

– 2024 CSCB National Conference Attendee

CSCB Designations

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) Designation

CCS Designation is suitable for international trade professionals with a need for specialized customs knowledge.

CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) Designation

CTCS Designation is suitable for international trade compliance professionals with a need for specialized compliance knowledge.

What Our Community Says