What is CARM and do I need to register?什么是CARM，我需要注册吗？▼
CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) is the CBSA's new online portal for managing trade accounts, viewing statements of account, and making duty payments. Yes — all Canadian importers and their customs brokers must register in CARM. If you import commercial goods into Canada, you need a CARM account linked to your Business Number. We handle the full setup process including BAM (Business Account Manager) delegation so you can authorize Sunshine as your broker within the system.CARM（CBSA评估和收入管理）是CBSA的新在线门户，用于管理贸易账户、查看账户报表和支付关税。是的——所有加拿大进口商及其报关行必须在CARM中注册。如果您将商业货物进口到加拿大，您需要一个与您的商业编号关联的CARM账户。我们处理完整的设置流程，包括BAM授权。CARM是加拿大海关的新电子管理系统，所有进口商必须注册。
What is RPP and how does it affect my duty payments?什么是RPP，它如何影响我的关税支付？▼
RPP (Release Prior to Payment) allows your goods to be released from customs before duties and taxes are paid. Under CARM, you or your broker must post financial security (bond, cash deposit, or letter of credit) to qualify for RPP. Without RPP, your goods will be held until payment clears — which can add days to your supply chain. We help you determine the right security amount and manage your RPP status to ensure continuous release authorization.RPP（预放行支付）允许您的货物在支付关税之前从海关放行。在CARM下，您或您的报关行必须提供财务担保才能获得RPP资格。我们帮助您确定合适的担保金额并管理您的RPP状态。
How do I get a Business Number (BN) for importing?如何获取进口商业编号（BN）？▼
You need a CRA Business Number with an import/export (RM) account to import commercial goods into Canada. If you already have a BN for GST/HST, you just need to add the RM program account. Apply through the CRA Business Registration Online service — it's usually processed within 1–2 business days. We can guide you through the application process and ensure your account is properly linked to CARM.您需要一个带有进出口（RM）账户的CRA商业编号才能将商业货物进口到加拿大。通过CRA商业注册在线服务申请——通常1-2个工作日处理。我们可以指导您完成申请流程。
What documents do I need for China–Canada imports?中国到加拿大进口需要哪些文件？▼
Typically: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (ocean B/L or air waybill), Certificate of Origin (if claiming preferential duty under a trade agreement), and any applicable permits (CFIA for food, Health Canada for regulated products). For specific commodities, you may also need a Phytosanitary Certificate, Material Safety Data Sheet, or ISPM-15 wood treatment certificate. We'll tell you exactly what's needed for your specific shipment.通常需要：商业发票、装箱单、提单、原产地证书（如申请优惠关税），以及适用的许可证。我们会根据您的具体货物告知所需文件。
What are AMPS penalties and how do I avoid them?什么是AMPS罚款，如何避免？▼
AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) is CBSA's enforcement mechanism for trade compliance violations. Penalties range from $150 for minor documentation errors to $25,000+ for serious infractions like late ACI filing ($2,000 per occurrence), incorrect tariff classification, or missing pre-arrival data. The best way to avoid AMPS: work with a broker who has disciplined pre-filing review built into every shipment — HS classification, SIMA exposure, and accuracy checks before transmission, not after a penalty arrives.AMPS是CBSA对贸易合规违规的执法机制。罚款从轻微文件错误的$150到严重违规的$25,000以上不等。避免AMPS的最佳方法：选择在每票货物申报前都有规范化复核流程的报关行——HS分类、SIMA风险、准确性检查均在传输前完成，而非罚单到来之后。
Glossary: Key Canadian customs terms术语表：加拿大海关关键术语▼
B3 — Customs Coding Form, the primary import declaration filed with CBSA.
B2 — Adjustment request for correcting a previously filed B3.
PARS — Pre-Arrival Review System, used to identify highway shipments before they arrive at the border.
ACI/eManifest — Advance Commercial Information, required electronic cargo data submitted before goods arrive in Canada.
D.O. — Delivery Order, issued by the shipping line authorizing container release from the terminal.
HBL/MBL — House Bill of Lading / Master Bill of Lading, the two-tier documentation system used in consolidated shipments.
HS Code — Harmonized System code, the international 6–10 digit tariff classification number that determines duty rates.
CUSMA Certificate of Origin — Document proving goods qualify for preferential duty rates under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement.B3 — 海关编码表，向CBSA提交的主要进口申报。
PARS — 预到达审查系统。
ACI — 预先商业信息，货物到达加拿大前必须提交的电子货物数据。
HS Code — 协调制度编码，决定关税税率的国际分类号码。