Canada's Fastest Customs Bond
Get your CARM financial security sorted in minutes. Same-day bonds for Canadian importers.
How It Works
Tell Us What You Need
Select your bond type and provide basic business information. Takes about 2 minutes.
Get Your Quote
We review your information and deliver a custom bond quote within 1 business day.
Bond Issued to CARM
Once approved, your bond is issued and registered directly in the CBSA CARM portal.
Why Choose a Surety Bond Over a Cash Deposit?
Surety Bond
- 50% of monthly duties
- Small annual premium ($350-$5,000)
- Preserves working capital
- Same-day issuance
- Registered in CARM automatically
Cash Deposit
- 100% of monthly duties
- Full amount locked at CBSA
- Ties up working capital
- No interest earned
- Manual CARM registration
Customs Bond Types
RPP / Importer Bond
Release goods before paying duties. The most common customs bond for commercial importers.
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Store imported goods with deferred duty payments in a customs bonded warehouse.
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Transport in-bond goods between points in Canada as a bonded highway carrier.
Learn MoreTemporary Import
Import goods temporarily for trade shows, equipment, or samples without paying full duties.
Learn MoreATA Carnet
Export goods temporarily and re-import them into Canada using the ATA carnet system.
Learn MoreCustoms Broker License
Licensed customs brokers need a bond to operate in Canada.
Learn MoreNon-Resident GST
Non-resident businesses registered for Canadian GST/HST need a bond.
Learn MoreFreight Forwarder
Bonded freight forwarders can transport in-bond goods across Canada.
Learn MoreNew CARM Requirements for Importers
As of October 2024, CBSA's new CARM system requires every Canadian importer to post their own financial security. You can no longer rely on your customs broker's bond. A surety bond is the most cost-effective way to meet this requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A customs bond (D120) is a surety bond that guarantees payment of duties and taxes to CBSA. It allows importers to release goods before paying duties under the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) program.
Premiums typically range from 0.5% to 1.5% of the bond amount per year, with a minimum of about $350. For example, a $50,000 bond might cost $500-$750 per year.
For standard bonds under $50,000, approval can be same-day. Most quotes are delivered within 1 business day.
If you want Release Prior to Payment (RPP) privileges — which let your goods clear before paying duties — you need either a surety bond (50% of duties) or a cash deposit (100%). Most importers choose the bond.
A surety bond requires only 50% of your monthly duties and costs a small annual premium. A cash deposit requires 100% locked up at CBSA. The bond preserves your working capital.
CBSA requires a bond equal to 50% of your highest monthly duties over the past 12 months, with a minimum of $5,000. Your required amount is shown in the CARM Client Portal.
Yes. You can request a quote through our website and we'll handle the entire process — from application to CARM registration.
Without financial security, you lose RPP privileges. Your goods will be held at the border until all duties and taxes are paid upfront, causing supply chain delays.