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Import Horror Story 2: Getting Out of CARM’s Way

Gloria Terhaar

Welcome back, dear readers, to our second annual PCB Halloween post! Someone at the CBSA has at long last solved the Lament Configuration, and love it or hate it - CARM has arrived. We are a week into this scary new regime, and the PCB CARM team has seen firsthand some of the jumpscares that our clients are experiencing with this new system. There are going to be tough lessons for Canadian commercial importers of all shapes and sizes to learn in the coming weeks, but as the grizzled old gas station attendant you stop to talk to before you arrive at your cousin’s cabin in the woods, allow us to fill in the gaps with some experience we’ve gained on our side of the phone. Let’s face our fears together, and by the end of this post, hopefully, you’ll be better equipped to stride into this brand-new psychological thriller we call CARM, and if we’re all lucky, we might just survive to see the trilogy.

October 24, 2024

CARM is Imminent. So, What’s Next?

Brandon Smith

On October 2nd, 2024, the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) voted down a motion to delay the release of CBSA’s “CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management” (CARM) system. With that motion out of the way, CARM appears to be full steam ahead for implementation beginning on October 21st, with the two-week blackout already underway at the time of publishing.

October 10, 2024

Do Carriers Need to Register for CARM? YES

Brandon Smith

The arrival of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management system is nearly upon us, with October 21st being the official implementation date. For commercial importers looking to import into Canada, this new initiative represents a significant shift in the way that they interact with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), but if you are a carrier that works in this area, you would be correct in wondering to what extent you are going to need to engage with this new system.

September 20, 2024

Happy National Trucking Week to all our Friends on the Road!

Admin

For those who don’t know, this year, National Trucking Week runs from September 3rd to September 9th, 2024. This event is a national recognition of the drivers who put so much of themselves into their work, and we invite you all to join us in celebrating their work and national achievements!

September 6, 2024

The Impact of the Surtax on Steel Imports from China on Canadian Importers

Taryn Hannah

In October of 2024, the Canadian Government intends to impose significant surtaxes to deter the import of imported Chinese steel, aluminum, and EVs.

August 30, 2024

Trade Show Imports From The U.S. Into Canada

Maria Mate

Exhibiting at a trade show can be an exciting opportunity. Companies get a chance to showcase their goods and services to prospective...

August 13, 2024

CARM and The New E29B

Gloria Terhaar

The Customs procedures for temporary entry of goods into Canada, or as it’s better known, the E29B, are changing when CARM arrives. If you are a commercial importer who makes or intends to make temporary imports, then now is the time to prepare for these changes.

July 26, 2024

CBSA July 2024 Trade Verification Priorities List

Gloria Terhaar

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently released its verification priority list for July 2024. In this week’s post, we are going to give you an overview of the contents of the recently released verification list, its importance to importers, and some tips for importers to stay compliant in the face of a Customs inspection.

July 11, 2024

Who’s Paying My Duties and Taxes Under CARM?

Brandon Smith

According to the official CARM website, “Beginning on October 21st, CARM will be the official system of record that importers and other trade chain partners will use to pay duties and taxes.” If you are one of those Canadian commercial importers or trade chain partners - CARM will affect you.

April 18, 2024

Through the Portal: A CARM Choose Your Own Adventure

Admin

With CBSA’s CARM only weeks away and a notable number of businesses not yet registered in the CARM Client Portal, likely due to a lack of awareness, time, or ease in the process, we wanted to paint a picture of what the last few weeks leading up to implementation may look like.

March 27, 2024