CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Program – Extension of Grace Period

On January 13, 2025, CIFFA wrote the CBSA to formally request an extension of the 90-day grace period for late accounting penalties, as our members continue to face several unresolved issues arising from the transition to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) CARM initiative.

As you are aware, the transition to CARM has introduced various complexities that have made it difficult for the trade community to fully comply with the required timelines and procedures for submitting accurate accounting information. Despite our best efforts to adapt, we have encountered numerous challenges, which we have outlined in the attached letter.

As a result of these ongoing issues, our members have been unable to meet the required deadlines for accounting and customs-related submissions, despite our commitment to full compliance. We have made consistent efforts to resolve these challenges, but the transition process has proven to be more complicated and time-consuming than initially anticipated. (View full letter)