CARM and Customs Impact CARM is the system of record for commercial imports
Commercial importers use the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system to account for and pay duties and taxes. To use Release Prior to Payment (RPP) - getting your goods released before you pay - you must post your own financial security, such as a surety bond or cash deposit, through your CARM account.
Why it matters: If you import commercially, set up a Business Number with an RM import/export account and plan your RPP financial security before you count on getting goods released first.
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