CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Launches Oct 21

Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) new online portal – CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) – will come online as scheduled on October 21, 2024. The new rules will require significant changes to internal systems and processes. The CARM system will become the official system for importers and other trade chain partners to account for their goods and pay applicable duties and taxes owed to the CBSA. Technical details about the program and the transition to the new platform are available here:  

Customs Notice 24-27: CARM October Implementation – Transition Measures 

Customs Notice 24-29: Preparing for the CARM October Implementation – Cutover Period 

RCC remains concerned with the many problems the new system may cause for importers and is active in the trade community’s efforts to push for change.

For any questions, or to raise specific problems, please contact Matt Poirier, VP, Federal Government Relations at mpoirier@retailcouncil.org