Features and benefits of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management initiative

4. Trade consultants

Trade Consultants who currently submit rulings on behalf of importers will be able to access the CARM Client Portal at Release 1 upon request to the CBSA. Other trade consultants will have access to the Portal at Release 2, upon delegation of authority by importers.

If you are a trade consultant, here's how you can prepare for CARM Release 1 and 2:

• Ensure that you have a valid Business Number (BN) and program identifier (RM) number to access the Portal
• At CARM Release 1, set up your Portal user account by acquiring a GCKey or using a Sign-In Partner and link to your business account
• Remind your importer clients to create their Portal account so that you can send rulings requests to CBSA on their behalf
• At Release 2, new trade consultants will be able to acquire a BN and RM using the Portal
• If you are contracted to review client accounts and submit adjustments, make sure you have delegation of authority in the Portal with your client