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CARM — Client Account and Revenue Management

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project transforms how the CBSA collects duties and taxes on imported goods.

What is CARM?

The implementation of CARM is structured in a series of releases. The Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) was the first phase of the CARM project. As your customs broker, GCI Global can guide you through each step of registration and compliance.

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Registration steps

Step 1 — Create your online account

You must create an account on the CARM Client Portal (CCP) to manage your imports and make payments to the CBSA.

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Step 2 — Delegate authority to your customs broker

You must delegate authority to GCI GLOBAL (Goudreau Cargo Intl Inc) to allow us to act as your designated customs broker on the CARM portal and manage your account on your behalf.

Step 3 — Obtain your bond

All importers must post security to participate in the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) privilege program. Importers will no longer be able to use their customs broker's RPP security to clear shipments and receive release prior to payment. You may choose one of the following two options:

Option 1: A surety bond for 50% of your highest monthly accounts receivable, with a minimum bond of $5,000 per import program (RM).
Option 2: A cash deposit for 100% of your highest monthly accounts receivable.
The highest monthly accounts receivable period is the 12-month period ending in October of the current year. Contact us for the exact dates applicable to your situation.

CARM — Client Account and Revenue Management

What is CARM?

Step 1 — Create your online account

Step 2 — Delegate authority to your customs broker

Step 3 — Obtain your bond

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