With the implementation of CARM underway, it is crucial to understand the transitional processes and adjustments occurring before and after its introduction. This bulletin provides a clear overview of what to expect during the cutover period preceding CARM deployment and the subsequent billing changes once CARM is fully operational.
Before CARM (Cutover Period: October 4 – October 21):
- Buckland Invoices: No Buckland invoices for AB entries will be sent to clients during this period. For visibility into these entries, you can track your shipment here. All other invoice types will continue with regular delivery.
- Invoice Format Changes:
- Security type will be removed from the invoice.
- The B3 header summary will be removed. This information can be found on the CAD or CAD Recap.
- Surtax and Safeguard have be added to the invoice.
- For clients transitioning off GST Letter or Broker Security, taxes will no longer drop into the body of the invoice. Taxes will be displayed in the invoice header information.
- Documentation Updates:
- The B3 document, which grouped lines based on CBSA-required rules (e.g., COO, COE, TT, DDS), will be replaced with the CAD document, which provides line-level data following the CCI format without grouping.
- The B3 Recap, an expanded version of the grouped B3 document showing CCI line-level data, will be replaced with the CAD Recap. This new recap provides an overview of the shipment without line-level details.
After CARM Implementation (Post-October 21):
- Resumption of Buckland Invoices: Buckland invoices will resume regular delivery to clients.
- Shipment Accounting: Shipments released during the cutover period will be accounted for based on the schedule outlined in Customs Notice 24-29.
- Monthly Reporting Notice: Look for an upcoming notice regarding changes to our monthly reporting later this month.