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For all updates, resources, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management), we’ve set up a special page: nearnorthcustoms.com/carm found under our RESOURCES menu. All important updates regarding CARM are posted here in NEWS as well. The CARM Client Portal is now open. All commercial importers must register to do business.
CARM Release 3: What You Need to Know About Changes to Import Duty and Tax Payments
CARM Release 3 went live on October 21, 2024. This release will change the way many of you pay the duties and taxes for your imports. As such we are reaching out to provide guidance on how to handle the next Statement of Account (SOA) that will be issued on October 25, 2024.
News Notice: Customs Notices, CARM Transitionary Measures, Import Surtax and Regulatory Changes
There have been some important updates in the customs brokerage industry. The CBSA released two new customs notices marking significant updates in border customs procedures. As well as a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imports, and regulatory changes for steel imports.
News Notice: Canadian Railways Strike
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 – Due to the labour disruption at both Canadian railways, Intermodal Rail shipments will be delayed. Read more.
News Notice: CBSA Strike Update
Over 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees may begin arriving at the picket lines as early as Thursday, which could cause travel disruptions and border delays starting this week.
News Notice: CBSA Delays Launch of CARM Digital Initiative
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, aimed at modernizing the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
News Notice: Canada To Make Steel Supply Chain More Transparent
The Government of Canada is committed to transparency in the collection and publication of data related to steel imports.
New Notice: The Supply Chains Act
The Supply Chains Act comes into force on January 1, 2024. Further details about the reporting process and guidance for reporting entities are now available.
New CFIA Notice: Safe Food for Canadians Licence Requirement for Food Imports
In a recent notice released on November 1, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has highlighted the mandatory requirement for most food importers to possess a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence).
Update on CARM Release 2
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that CARM Release 2 is now scheduled for October 2023.
E-Commerce Valuation Changes – Proposed Amendments Are Here – CBSA News
The CBSA proposes changes to regulations to protect the competitiveness of Canadian businesses.
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