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CBSA CARM 2021 Project

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CARM is Here – are you ready?

LEARN ABOUT CARM AND REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

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 registration will be mandatory as of CARM Release 2 (~Oct. 2024).
• Importers can obtain a GCKey upon logging in to the CARM Client Portal.
• The CBSA has included “onboarding documentation” in English & French in the CCP.
• The link “Registering a Business on the CARM Client Portal” should assist with set up.
• Upon registration in the CCP, Importers need to “Delegate Access” to ITN Logistics.
• There should be a pending “Access Request” from ITN Logistics awaiting in the CCP.
• The “Access Request” is under “Manage Pending Third Party Requests” on main page.
• Grant “Program Management” level access for “RM Accounts” ITN performs clearances.
• Select “Transaction Visibility Rules” to which ITN Logistics will be able to view/access.
• If there is no “Access Request” visible under Third Party Requests, notify ITN Logistics.
• Registration issues; contact ITN or complete a CBSA “Client Support Contact Form”.
• Importer RPP Security will become mandatory as of CARM Release 2 (Oct. 2024).
• All importers will qualify for a 180-day “Grace” transition period to obtain RPP Security.
• Importers will have 180 days to post RPP Security without impacting importer release.
• CARM will post an importers RPP “Calculated Security Requirement” amount Oct. 2024.
• The “Calculated Security Requirement” amount will determine an importers bond level.
• Importers will need to post either a Surety Bond or a Cash Bond in CARM.
• Importers with current RPP Security will have their Bond details migrated to CARM.
• See additional Financial Security information in below CARM Fact Sheet Link.
• Importers should not arrange payments through the CCP without consulting with ITN.
• ITN Logistics will provide Surety Bond information ~Oct. 2024 (CARM Go Live)