In recognition of the U.S.’s approach to allow most Canadian goods to enter the U.S. tariff-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Canada is removing counter tariffs that were put in place in March 2025 on most U.S. imports, effective September 1, 2025. Canada’s counter tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles will remain in effect […]
How to Add RPP Bonds in Your CARM Portal
To add a cash RPP (Release Prior to Payment) bond in the CBSA’s CARM Client Portal, you’ll need to register your business, navigate to the Financial Information section, and select “Cash” as the bond type. You’ll then be prompted to enter relevant details, such as a bond number (which can be a personal reference), the […]
New Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Email Alert Service: GC Notify
Starting August 1, 2025, the CBSA will begin using the GC Notify email alert system. For the month of August, CBSA will issue two notifications for each update—one from the existing system and one from GC Notify. This transition period will help ensure that you are receiving alerts in your inbox. If you don’t see […]
Goods That Do Not Require an Export Declaration (B13A)
When exporting goods from Canada, most shipments valued over CAD $2,000 require an export declaration (B13A) filed through the CERS portal. However, not all goods are subject to this requirement. There are specific exemptions under which a declaration is not required, and instead, exporters may use No Declaration Required (NDR) codes. At Argo Customs Brokers, […]
CARM portal is mandatory and brokers cannot release commercial importation under their BN any longer
The CARM Client Portal (CCP) is an online platform provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for importers to manage their commercial goods importations, request rulings, and access financial information. Users can access the portal through the Sign-In Partner option or GCKey. The portal allows users to create and manage declarations, request rulings, and view financial information. […]
Clarity of End of Transition Period for Importer Program Accounts
Importer program accounts (BN15) enrolled in RPP, as part of the transition plan or post-October 21, 2024, that have provided the required financial security will maintain RPP privileges post-May 20, 3:00:01 a.m. EDT and will not be impacted by the end of the transition period. No further action is required at this time. Importer program […]
Overdue Releases / Missing Final Accounting
When the CBSA allows release based upon interim accounting under section 32(2)(a), trade chain partners (TCPs) are obligated to finalize this process by submitting their final accounting in accordance with sections 32(3) and 32(4) of the Customs Act, and also paragraphs 10 and 10.1 of the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations. […]
Customs Notice 25-23: CARM Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Contingency Plan – Time Sensitive/Perishable Goods
Ottawa, May 30, 2025 1. The information contained in this notice is for the attention of customs brokers (hereafter referred to as “broker”), and importers involved in the release processing of goods. 2. Effective May 20, 2025, importers without Release Prior to Payment (RPP) privileges are not eligible for release using one of the interim […]
UPDATES: Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
The CBSA has updated the United States Surtax Remission Order – Customs Notice 25-19, which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes on Canadian companies and entities by providing relief for goods that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging, and for those used to support public health, […]
Customs Notice 25-11: United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued clarification regarding the application of a 25% surtax on specific steel and aluminum goods imported from the United States under the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025). The surtax applies to goods listed in Schedule 2, regardless of their classification under Chapter 98 or 99. […]