Features and benefits of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management initiative

2. Importers

If you are an importer, here's how you can prepare for CARM Release 1 and 2:

• Set up your CARM Client Portal user account following the launch of Release 1 by acquiring a GCKey or using a Sign-In Partner and link to your business account
• At Release 1, create your business portal account and delegate authority to your employees and/or customs broker and/or trade consultant
• Prior to Release 2, speak with your customs broker or a surety company for assistance in obtaining a surety bond for Release Prior to Payment privileges
• If you have your own customs software to transmit information to CBSA electronically, you will need to make systems changes. Refer to the Electronic Commercial Client Requirements Document (Chapters 24 and 26) for more details
• Get familiar with publicly available Application Program Interfaces (APIs) that allow the trade community to transact with the CBSA