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CARM – Importer Obligations

CARM – Importer Obligations

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Overall Objective

Our training session provides general understanding of the changes that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is implementing under its CBSA Revenue and Assessment Management (CARM) initiative.

Duration

3 Hours

Cost

$220.00

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CARM will completely transform the way the CBSA interacts with importers, customs brokers and others in the trade chain. Release 2.0 of CARM goes into effect on October 21, 2024. In this webinar, W2C will outline the CARM project, the main obligations that each importer must satisfy, how an importer must register on the CARM Portal and the usual pitfalls to this registration, granting portal access to employees, the importance of the delegation of authority to the customs broker, the new prerequisite of a financial security that each importer must eventually provide to continue importing into Canada, and how to properly use the CARM Portal once the business is registered.

Our expert will cover the following topics:

  • General overview of the CARM project
  • What is changing under CARM and what is staying the same
  • Customs processes (Release, Accounting Declaration, Payment to CBSA)
  • The CARM Client Portal (CCP) and how to register a business (importer)
  • Delegating access to company employees
  • Delegation of authority to customs brokers
  • What is Financial Security and the Release Prior to Payment privilege (RPP)
  • Interpreting the importer’s financial information displayed on the CCP
  • Understanding the basic functionalities of the CCP and how to use them
Who can benefit from this training?
  • Buyers
  • Logistics and transport officers
  • Import-export assistants
  • Company representatives
  • Accounting employees
  • Sales employees
  • Department managers
  • Business owners
  • Anyone interested in customs activities
Specific objectives
  • Understanding the basics of CARM and the new responsibilities and obligations that CARM imposes on importers
  • Present the next implementation steps of the CARM project
  • Learn how to prepare for the changes that CARM will bring about to continue to benefit from fast and efficient customs clearance
  • Know the options and methods of payment for duties, taxes and other fees payable to the CBSA that will become available following the implementation of CARM Release 2.0 on October 21, 2024.

Participants in our training programs will receive a handy reference booklet.
Please note that customized training or coaching is also available upon request.

For more information, call : 1.514.368.2637 x112

our instructors

Marc Ticehurst

Customs and Trade Policy Advisor

With over 25 years of experience in customs brokerage, transportation and logistics, Marc has acquired a solid expertise in improving logistics and customs performance for Canadian importers and exporters. Customer relationship management, consulting and business development are subjects that fascinate him.

His in-depth knowledge of customs rules and programs and international agreements make Marc a valuable advisor to all W2C clients.

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