CARM is coming – are you ready?

Learn about CARM and what it means to your business!

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a multi-year business transformation initiative. Once implemented, it will facilitate trade compliance and enhance the use of data analytics to streamline business processes between Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its clients.

CARM Facts

• CARM will transform how business is transacted with CBSA.
• Release Prior to Payment Financial Security (RPP) will be the responsibility of each importer.
• Shipments will no longer be cleared under a Customs Brokers Bond (RPP Financial Security).
• Importer security will be mandatory by Spring of 2021.
• Importers will not be able to obtain release of goods without having their own RPP Security.
• Importers with current CBSA Importer “Direct Security” option” (Own Bond) will have their security details migrated to CARM.
• Importers are encouraged to review their RPP Security requirements now for a seamless transition to CARM.
• CARM will continue the movement towards monthly importer direct payment to CBSA.
• Mandatory Importer registration in the CBSA CARM Client Portal scheduled to open Fall of 2020.
• Importers will need to delegate authority to their Broker in the CARM Client Portal.
• Importers may need to execute a new GAA/POA containing updated CSCB Standard Trading Conditions.
• CARM will be deployed in three phases with the core CARM delivery expected Spring of 2021.

Click here to view the three phases of CARM deployment

Click here to see how CARM will impact importers.

• Contact ITN Customs today to review first step processes.

This information is the latest proposed draft, communicated by CBSA (Jan. 2020).