As of October 21, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officially launched its CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) platform — a move that significantly changes how importers, customs brokers and some transportation professionals manage duties, taxes and other obligations related to cross-border trade.
As part of this change, importers must now post their own financial security for duties and taxes; manage and submit electronic payments through the CARM Client Portal; a