In previous issues of Route we identified the 4 key aspects of registering for CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) and, with the anticipated effective date of Release 2 approaching (scheduled for May 2024) importers who have not yet registered must act quickly.
Here’s what you need to know to get ready…
- Identify your company’s Business Account Manager(s) – BAM
- Register your business in the CARM Client Portal
- Delegate authority to your customs broker
- Secure a Release of Goods Bond – Release 2 (scheduled for October 2023)
The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is hosting free CARM webinars – tailored specifically for Importers – and focusing on 2 topics, CARM Client Portal Onboarding and What You Need to Know with CARM Release 2.
Registration is required for these webinars. Please register using the links below:
| Webinar Registration – CARM Client Portal Onboarding | |||
| English | Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST | Register |
| Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST | Register | |
| French | Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm EST | Register |
| Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm EST | Register |
| Webinar Registration – What You Need to Know with CARM Release 2 Webinar | |||
| English | Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST | Register |
| French | Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm EST | Register |
IMPORTANT: 
All importers to Canada (whether resident or non-resident) must take certain steps – if not, they simply won’t be able to import into Canada once CARM Release 2 comes into effect (scheduled for May 2024).
For more details on CARM and for tips on how to get ready – visit our website – or speak with your Universal Logistics Client Care representative.
For more information, contact Brian Rowe, Director – Customs Compliance & Regulatory Affairs.
