CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management): what it means for aviation customs

CARM is the Canada Border Services Agency programme modernising how importers register, post financial security, and submit declarations digitally.

Key facts

Also known asCARM
Issuing authorityCBSA
Applicable regionsCanada
Related regulationsCanadian customs modernisation
Document typeCode / reference

Why CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management) matters in aviation logistics

Aviation MROs importing into Canada must operate under CARM processes; onboarding gaps stall releases.

Document packages must support declared values and tariff lines expected in the new portal workflows.

Broker delegation rules evolve—importers remain liable for data quality.

How CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management) works

Importers register, arrange security, and move declaration activity into digital channels per CBSA guidance.

Commercial invoices and certificates feed declaration lines exactly as legacy processes did—only the conduit changes.

Payments and reconciliations shift toward self-service visibility.

Common mistakes with CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management)

  • Assuming brokers can indefinitely operate without importer CARM readiness Importers must complete registration and security steps on time.
  • Undervaluing spare parts under rushed AOG entries CARM does not relax valuation enforcement; maintain audit trails.
  • Fragmented part numbers across invoice and declaration Use consistent line keys to avoid post-entry reviews.

How Doana handles CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management)

Doana extracts and normalises invoice and certificate fields so Canadian declarations built under CARM carry consistent data from the first filing.

Process CARM (Assessment and Revenue Management) documents automatically

  • EORI Number The EORI number is the unique identifier customs authorities use to track economic operators across EU and UK declaratio
  • Customs Declaration A customs declaration is the legal statement submitted to border authorities describing imported or exported goods, thei
  • HS Code An HS code is the international nomenclature key that classifies goods for customs duties, statistics, and many trade co
  • Commercial Invoice A commercial invoice is the seller’s bill stating what was sold, for how much, and to whom—forming the backbone of custo