Dear Trade Chain Partners,

Maska International Customs Broker would like to share an important update from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regarding Release Prior to Payment (RPP) contingency measures.

On July 10, 2025, the CBSA announced that the RPP contingency period — originally set to expire on July 31 — will now continue until August 9, 2025. This extension ensures that importers, customs brokers, and other trade partners have additional time to prepare for the transition under CARM while maintaining operational flexibility.

Key Points from the CBSA Update:

• The contingency period applies to all goods, including those stored in sufferance warehouses.

• Importers without RPP security in place may continue to use their BN15 contingency account, provided they pay a $4,999.99 deposit to CBSA.

• During this period, importers can obtain release prior to full payment, but final customs accounting declarations (CADs) must be submitted within five business days after release.

• These measures will remain in place until midnight, August 9, 2025.

Why This Matters for Importers
This extension gives importers an additional buffer to finalize their CARM readiness, secure proper financial guarantees, and adjust internal processes without risking compliance. However, late CAD submissions or failure to meet security requirements could still result in penalties.

Maska International Customs Broker remains committed to helping our clients navigate these changes efficiently. Our team can guide you through:

• Establishing RPP security

• Managing BN15 contingency accounts

• Preparing for CARM full implementation

If you have any questions about how this extension affects your shipments, please reach out to our team for a one-on-one consultation.

Warm regards,
Maska International Customs Broker
Anton