CBSA Phasing in CARM: Launching Internally for CBSA
in May and in October for Trade Chain Partners
Information c/o: Canada Border Services Agency
According to an April 19, 2024 News Release published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Government of Canada, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative which was initially scheduled to launch on May 13, 2024 will now be rescheduled to launch for importers in October 2024.
The release states that CARM will launch internally at the CBSA on May 13, as planned, to advance the Agency’s compliance and enforcement efforts, however, the CBSA will reschedule the launch for trade chain partners to October 2024. CBSA has stated that this will ensure that the Agency can support partners as they start using CARM. Therefore, until the fall, trade chain partners will continue to operate as they have.
You can read the full official news release from CBSA regarding these changes here.
As of right now, PF Collins does not have additional information regarding this rescheduling and we are still learning what the potential impacts may be. We intend to provide further updates as information becomes available.
We’re Here to Help!
The CARM Project will affect all importers in Canada & those importing into Canada. For more information, tools, and services that you’ll need to navigate this monumental change to how you import, please visit our dedicated CARM page below or contact us.
