CARM Readiness Checklist

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CARM (the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management system) is how commercial importers account for goods and pay duties and taxes. You don’t need to become an expert overnight — you just need to be ready before your first shipment arrives. This checklist walks you through your Business Number and import (RM) account, creating and registering in the CARM Client Portal, deciding whether you need Release Prior to Payment and its financial security, delegating digital authority to your customs broker, and setting up the records you’re required to keep for six years.