If you're importing into Canada, here's what you need to know.

CBSA's temporary relief period for CARM ends on January 31, 2026. Starting February 1st, they're back to enforcing the rules:

Late payment penalties kick in for any overdue balance on your January 2026 Statement of Account.

Late payment interest starts accruing on overdue balances and shows up on your February 25, 2026 SOA.

Unpaid SOAs can get transferred to the Canada Revenue Agency for collections, which means enforcement and compliance headaches you don't want.

What you should do now:

Check your CARM portal immediately. Review any notifications, confirm your RPP security requirements are current, and make sure your January 2026 balances get paid on time. Missing these deadlines means penalties, interest, and potentially CRA involvement.

If you need help navigating this or have questions about your CARM compliance, reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..