The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a reminder about the end of the CARM transition period during which importers could have their goods customs released and delivered without having submitted a bond or a deposit to guarantee the payment of duties and taxes.
The transition was meant to give importers time to to register in the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program with a security deposit or a bond to guarantee the payment of duty and taxes.
The transition period ends at 3 am EDT on Tuesday May 20, 2025.
From then on, importers who are not enrolled in RPP will have to pay all duties and taxes at a CBSA office before goods can be released at the border.
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Reminder: Extension to submit financial security during CARM transition period ends on May 20
Customs Notice 25-22 End of Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Period