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CBSA’s CARM RPP 180-Day Transition Period Ending April 19th, 2025, and Billing Updates
On October 21st, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)'s CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system became the official system of record for all commercial goods imported into Canada. This change has a direct impact on how importers can obtain the release of imported goods prior to accounting and payment of duties and taxes.
On April 19th, 2025, importers will no longer be able to use a customs broker's Release Prior to Payment (RPP) security to obtain the release of imported goods prior to paying duties and taxes.
It is required that importers post their own financial security through the CARM Client Portal (CCP).
CARM RPP Transition Period - Ending April 19th, 2025
The CBSA introduced a 180-day transition period extending from October 21st, 2024, to April 19th, 2025, allowing importers time to adjust to the change and obtain financial security.
Now halfway through the transition period, it is imperative that all companies importing into Canada have financial security in place (either a cash deposit or a security agreement) before the end of the transition period and to avoid additional costs due to processing delays.
How Importers Can Get Ready
If Delmar is your broker, the Business Services Team can file and manage RPP bond applications with a Surety provider on your behalf to help facilitate the post security process.
If you do not use Delmar’s Brokerage service, please consult with your broker or contact us to learn more about our Brokerage services and how we can help.
CBSA Late Payment Penalties and Interest
To further support the transition to the CBSA’s CARM system, effective January 20, 2025, and up to the March billing period due date of March 31, 2025, the CBSA will not be issuing late payment penalties and late payment interest.
Effective April 1, 2025, all accounts with an overdue balance from the March 2025 statement of account (SOA) will be subject to late payment penalties.
- Effective April 4, 2025, late payment interest will start accruing on accounts with an overdue balance and will be included on the SOA to be issued on April 25, 2025.
- An account for which an SOA has not been paid, as per the specified due date, will be subject to collection measures by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Source: CBSA
To learn more about the CARM program, please visit our dedicated CARM webpage.
For additional assistance, please contact your local Delmar Representative.