CBSA’s July 2025 Verification Priorities: Key Goods Under Risk—and How to Prepare Dear Trade Chain Partners, The Canada Border Services Agency has published its latest trade compliance verification priorities, effective July 2025, with targeted focus on tariff classification and origin validation Key Compliance Priorities CBSA verification will now emphasize: Classification: gloves (Round 3), ceramic bags, […]

Canada Imposes New 50% Surtax on Steel from Non‑FTA Countries: What Importers Need to Know On June 27, 2025, the Government of Canada, in coordination with CBSA and Global Affairs, enacted a 50% surtax on certain steel imports from countries that do not have a free trade agreement with Canada This new tariff-rate quota (TRQ) […]

CBSA’s July 2025 Audit Focus: Imports That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked Dear Trade Chain Partners, On July 10, 2025, the CBSA updated its trade compliance verification priorities—a semi-annual review. The new July list highlights three key audit areas: tariff classification, valuation, and origin, and points to several specific product groups currently under scrutiny What CBSA is Prioritizing Tariff […]

CBSA Extends RPP Contingency Plan: What Importers Must Know Dear Trade Chain Partners, Maska International Customs Broker is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the evolution of trade operations in Canada. In today’s email, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it has officially launched the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system […]

Release Prior to Payment (RPP) in Canada: CARM 2024 Update As we move closer to the external launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system in October 2024, Canadian importers are navigating significant changes to customs procedures. One key area of focus is the transition of the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) program, […]

Bonded Warehousing in Canada: A Strategic Tool for Importers in 2025 In today’s dynamic trade environment, many Canadian businesses are seeking smarter ways to manage inventory, reduce duties, and stay competitive. One underutilized yet highly strategic tool is the bonded warehouse. At Maska International Customs Broker, we support importers who want to optimize their cash […]

How Trusted Trader Readiness Can Help Canadian Importers Reduce Costs and Simplify Customs Procedures   Dear Trade Chain Partners, As Canada’s trade environment continues to modernize, many importers are not only preparing for the upcoming external launch of CARM in October 2024, but also revisiting how they manage duties and customs procedures in the long […]

Understanding Canada’s 25% Surtax on U.S. Goods: What You Need to Know Dear Trade Partners, As part of ongoing trade measures, the Government of Canada has introduced a 25% surtax on selected goods imported from the United States, including items such as steel, aluminum, and certain automotive products. These tariffs, collected at the border by the Canada Border Services […]

Maska International Customs Broker has some exciting news to share: CBSA launches CARM internally Dear Trade Chain Partners, Maska International Customs Broker is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the evolution of trade operations in Canada. In today’s email, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it has officially launched the CBSA Assessment […]

Important Update Maska International Customs Broker is pleased to inform our valued clients about the upcoming implementation of the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) new Customs Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system. As of May 13th, 2024, CARM will be launched internally at the CBSA, with a full rollout for trade chain partners, including importers […]