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CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)

CARM is here! CARM is a multi-year initiative that is transforming the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. The below provides an overview of CARM's basic features, what it means to importers, and what next steps importers will need to take. For further information please click the CARM FAQ button below or email us at: carm@bzeebrokerage.com

Basic Features of CARM

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

By October 2024, all importers will be required to manage access to their profile in the secure CARM Client Portal (CCP) site and delegate authority to their employees & their customs broker, to allow them to manage specific tasks within the portal.

CUSTOMS PAYMENTS

  • Once CARM is fully implemented on October 21 2024 (including shipments released during the cutover period of October 4 @ 4pm and October 21 @ 3am), importers will be responsible for making payments of duties and taxes directly to CBSA.

  • Importers are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor their CARM Client Portal account in order to verify the amounts of Duties and Taxes they owe directly to CBSA, the accuracy of these amounts, and the applicable payment due dates (typically towards the end of each month), to ensure their accounts remain in good standing with CBSA.

  • Payments can be facilitated via electronic funds transfer (EFT), electronic data interchange (EDI) payment, credit card, online debit, or pre-authorized debit (PAD). CBSA will be phasing out payment by cash or cheque.

RELEASE PRIOR TO PAYMENT

  • The new program will require all importers to attain a surety bond to guarantee the payment of all duties and taxes before goods will be released from Customs control. Rest assured, B. Zee Brokerage will assist each of our importer clients in attaining their required surety bonds. Currently CBSA is granting importers with an established Business Number for Importation prior to Oct 21 2024 a 6 month grace period in which to obtain their Financial Security (for most importers this will come in the form of obtaining a surety bond).

  • Importers, along with their broker, will need to monitor their financial security requirements for their bond through the CARM Client Portal (CCP) and proactively increase bond levels as required to meet their ongoing import needs.

  • CBSA has advised that the system will also prompt importers as their levels approach the maximum limit of the current bond.

CORRECTIONS

  • The CARM Client Portal (CCP) will allow customs brokers and importers to file corrections to almost any field within their customs entry, up until the payment due date.

MASS CLAIMS

  • The new CARM Client Portal (CPP) will give customs brokers the ability to prepare and electronically submit mass adjustments.

CUSTOMS RULINGS

  • Customs Brokers and importers are able to file requests for customs rulings directly with CBSA via the CARM Client Portal.

DUTY AND TAX CALCULATOR

  • The CARM Client Portal (CCP) incorporates a self-help tool to assist importers with identifying the associated duties and taxes payable based on a 10-digit Harmonized System Tariff (HS) code for their product.

  • It is important to note that the HS tariff provided by the CBSA CCP portal will not be considered binding on CBSA, unless the importer files for a Customs ruling on the product.

What CARM Means To Importers

The CARM initiative presents significant changes for businesses importing commercial goods into Canada. Most notably, it will transform the collection of duties and taxes.

As your customs broker, B. Zee Brokerage will continue to arrange customs releases on your behalf - that process will not change. However, as of October 2024, importers will be responsible for paying duties and taxes directly to the CBSA.

Rest assured, B. Zee Brokerage will assist each of our importer clients in attaining their customs surety bonds. We will walk you through the process and make what may seem like a challenge, a very simple process for you.

Importers will be able to make payment for their applicable duties and taxes through the CARM Client Portal, or directly via their online banking.

I'm An Importer, What Are My Next Steps?

STEP 1

Register on the CARM Client Portal NOW!

CLICK HERE for our step-by-step instructions on how to register.

CLICK HERE for a checklist of information you will need to have handy while registering your business on the CARM Client Portal.

STEP 2

Delegate Authority to B. Zee Brokerage, your customs broker, for visibility and future Commercial and Accounting Declaration submission.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure you grant B. Zee Brokerage 'Business Account Manager' (BAM) level of access, in order for us to continue to work with CBSA on your behalf, as we do today.

CLICK HERE for additional Delegation of Authority information.

STEP 3

Obtain a Customs Surety Bond.

Ultimately all importers will need to provide Financial Security to CBSA in order to take advantage of the Release Prior to Payment privileges. For most importers this will mean they will need to obtain a surety bond.

CBSA is offering a 180 day grace period to importers who have an established Business Number for importation prior to October 21 2024. For these importers we are suggesting to contact us in February or March 2025 in order for us to assist with obtaining your surety bond. This way you will be able to take advantage of some of the 180 day grace period while also not leaving it to the last minute.

At B. Zee Brokerage we will make this an easy process for our importer clients. We will assist in obtaining the surety bond. To start the process, please contact us at CARM@bzeebrokerage.com.

CARM FAQ

What is the purpose of the CARM Client Portal? 

The CARM Client Portal provides trade chain partners the ability to view information about their accounts, make payments, and view the history of declarations. It is intended to replace paper and manual processes and to provide more transparency to trade chain partners. 

Will it be mandatory to create an account in the CARM Client Portal? 

All commercial importers will be required to create an account in the CARM Client Portal & Delegate Authority to their customs broker in order for their customs broker to continue to clear shipments on their behalf as of October 21 2024. Without both of these steps being completed, we (or any broker) will not be able to clear your shipments.

 

When will l be able to create an account and register my business in the CARM Client Portal?

The CARM Client Portal is now open and we strongly encourage all clients to register on the portal now.

Who should be assigned as the Business Account Manager (BAM) for my business? 

Business Account Managers should be an active operational user, and not necessarily limited to the owner of the company. Furthermore, it is strongly encouraged to assign multiple Business Account Managers.

 

Can I have more than one Business Account Manager (BAM) for my business?

Yes, you can have as many BAMs as you would like. In fact we suggest having at least 2 so that if one were to be away on vacation or leave your company etc, the other (or multiple others) will be able to continue to monitor your account with full access and visibility privileges. 

 

Can I control the type of access and/or visibility that a user has to my CARM Client Portal business account? 

You will be able to manage access to your portal account by assigning specific roles to specific users, with the additional ability to set visibility rules.

Will I need to Delegate Authority within the CARM Client Portal to my Customs Broker?

In order for your customs broker to continue to clear shipments on your behalf, you will need to delegate authority to your customs broker. We strongly suggest you grant your customs broker Business Account Manager (BAM) level of access in order for your broker to have visibility to your import history and have the ability to fully service your needs as an importer.

By what date will I need to attain my financial security (customs surety bond)?

If you are an importer with an established Business Number for importation prior to October 21 2024, you will be able to take advantage of the 6 month grace period CBSA is offering. By April 19 2025, all importers will need to provide Financial Security to CBSA in order to continue to enjoy the Release Prior to Payment privileges. For most importers, this will come in the form of obtaining a surety bond. B. Zee Brokerage can assist in obtaining a customs surety bond for our importer clients.

Will B. Zee Brokerage obtain a financial security bond (customs surety bond) for me?

Yes, we can assist in obtaining the bond for you. Please contact us by emailing our CARM team at CARM@bzeebrokerage.com when you are ready and we will begin that process for you. If prior to October 21 2024 you have an established Business Number for importation, you will be able to take advantage of the 180 day grace period CBSA is offering to obtain your Financial Security (i.e. surety bond). We suggest contact us in beginning in February or March so that we can obtain a surety bond on your behalf. This way you will be able to take advantage of some of the 180 grace period while also not leaving it t the last minute.

How will CBSA's billing cycles work under CARM?

CLICK HERE for documentation that demonstrates the applicable billing cycles under CARM.

 

 

Will there be a minimum Financial Security Bond amount?

Yes, it is $5,000. Please CLICK HERE for more information regarding Financial Security in CARM.

Under CARM, is it an option to provide no financial security if an importer has no history of non-compliance? 

All Importers will ultimately be required to provide financial security as a requirement for participation in the Release Prior to Payment program.

 

Can a security bond cover multiple divisions within the same company? 

Each legal entity will require a bond. If a company has multiple program (RM) accounts, the company can obtain a bond at the entity level (BN9) to cover all RM accounts. If a company has subsidiaries (each with a unique BN), multiple bonds will be required.

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Basic Features of CARM

CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) is a multi-year initiative that will transform the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. Through CARM, the CBSA will modernize the process of importing commercial goods.

What CARM Means To Importers

Under CARM, importers will be responsible for paying CBSA directly for duties and taxes.

I'm An Importer, What Are My Next Steps?

Click Learn More below and follows the steps provided by B. Zee Brokerage.

CARM FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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