FAQ’s for the CARM RPP Account Security Clearance
FAQ’s for the CARM RPP Account Security Clearance A little bit of guidance for the most common questions we’ve been asked about the CARM RPP (Release Prior to Payment) Account Security Clearance. 1 – What does RPP stand for and why do importers need to take action? RPP stands for release prior to payment. Any importers that registered […]
CARM, Surety Bonds and Posting Security: What You Need to Know Update
CARM, Surety Bonds and Posting Security: What You Need to Know Update. CARM and Importer Security Bonds One of the biggest changes introduced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment And Revenue Management (CARM) is the need for importers to provide their own financial security in order to enjoy Release Prior To Payment Privileges (RPP). RPP […]
CARM thoughts from your friendly Customs Broker
CARM thoughts from your friendly Customs Broker. So we are now three months into the new CARM environment and while progress is slowly being made, there remain innumerable challenges and obstacles to a successful implementation. CARM R3 was not in a functional state to be launched last October, but the voices of reason from almost all corners […]
CARM Launch Delayed until October 2024
CARM Launch Delayed until October 2024. CBSA issued Customs Notice 24-17 on April 26th announcing the unsurprising delay to the CARM R2 launch until October of this year. An exact date will be forthcoming. CBSA has publicly explained the delay as a cautionary approach to expected labour disruptions within the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) membership this […]
CARM – A Mandatory New System
CARM – A Mandatory New System The siren song of CARM has been reverberating throughout the importing community for many, many months and it is now reaching its crescendo. CARM will launch on May 13th 2024 – just a few short weeks away. CBSA, customs brokers, and other trade chain partners have relentlessly been trying […]
New Year, New Changes.
New Year, New Changes. A New Year often brings new changes, and the import environment is not immune from this process. By now, most importers are at least aware of the impending changes associated with CARM, even if they have not yet established an account in the Customs Client Portal and delegated authority to their broker. CARM represents […]
CARM is Coming – Are you Ready?
CARM is Coming – Are you Ready? Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) is a new system for providing financial security for goods being imported into Canada. Under CARM, importers will be responsible for providing their own security rather than using security provided by their customs broker. We recommend that all […]
A Guide to the Ocean Import Process – Part 2
A Guide to the Ocean Import Process – Part 2 In our last post, we looked at a typical example of a shipment being imported by sea from China. We saw that there are a number of parties involved: the seller, the buyer, a freight forwarder in China, a freight forwarder in Canada, and the […]
Release Prior to Payment Changes: Seriously, You Should Register on the CCP
Release Prior to Payment Changes: Seriously, You Should Register on the CCP CBSA aren’t kidding about getting importers to register on the CARM Client Portal. If you’ve been following the recent updates to the CARM implementation process, you’ll already be familiar with the coming changes to the Release Prior to Payment system. In a nutshell, CBSA allows importers to bring in […]
A Guide to the Ocean Import Process – Part 1
A Guide to the Ocean Import Process – Part 1 Freight arrives in Canada every day by land, air and sea. In comparison to air and ground shipments, freight arriving by sea requires a few extra steps in the import and delivery process. Let’s take an in-depth look at the process that you, as a […]