CIFFA expresses the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline
CIFFA wrote a letter on May 5, 2025 to voice the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline and Proposal for Low-Value Import Release Without Bond
CIFFA strongly urged the Government of Canada to consider further delaying the implementation date until all parties are confident that trade will proceed with minimal disruption. CIFFA also requested excluding U.S. tariffs from security calculations given the current uncertainty and unpredictability of trade within CUSMA. In addition to the urgent concerns above, CIFFA proposed a longer-term reform to Canadian customs practices: permit the release of imported goods valued under $5,000 without the necessity of posting a customs bond. (Read full letter)
