News
Keeping you informed
*For all resources, updates, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management), please visit our CARM page: preferredservice.ca/carm. All important CARM news will continue to be posted here in News as well. The CARM Client Portal is now open and CARM Release 2 is scheduled for October 2023.
Customs Notice 24-43: Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Break
This notice provides information on legislative changes being made to the Excise Tax Act, regarding the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) that will be in effect from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025.
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 & Regulatory Changes
There have been significant updates ahead of the CARM transition in October (CN-24-27). These include revised procedures for submitting Duties Relief Program applications, drawback claims, and commercial temporary importations (CN-24-28). Additionally, a new 25% surtax on steel and aluminum products from China has been introduced. Stakeholders are also reminded of the upcoming regulatory changes for steel imports, specifically the requirement for Country of Melt and Pour (COM) information, which will be mandatory for clearance starting November 5, 2024.
News Notice: Canadian Railways Strike
Due to the labour disruption at both Canadian railways, Intermodal Rail shipments will be delayed.
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
CBSA has provided an update to their timeline for CARM Release 2 originally slated for October 2023.