On January 1, 2026, Canada made every business that imports goods responsible for its own customs compliance. Each importer now needs its own government portal account (CARM), its own security posted with the border agency ($5,000 minimum), and its own paperwork right. Over 213,000 businesses have registered on that portal. Most of them are small, and most have never had to do this before.
TariffWise is a live, working website that walks a first-time importer through the process: a 10-step guided path including the new registration and security steps, a landed-cost calculator with every duty rate sourced to the border agency, and paperwork tools for food importers. It ends at the point where the importer hands off to a licensed customs broker, and they arrive prepared. You can try the free CARM bond calculator and registration guide without an account.
I'm a solo builder looking for the right buyer or partner for it, and I need someone who already knows the people who would buy it.
You already sell to, or work with, customs brokers, importers, freight forwarders, or trade-software companies in Canada. For example:
You don't need to learn a new market. You'd be bringing one more relevant thing to people you already talk to.
Introduce TariffWise to decision-makers who might buy it outright, license it, or partner on it. I handle the product, demos and technical questions.
The rates and terms go in a short written agreement, covering your named contacts, the term, and what happens if a deal you started closes after the term ends.
Being straight with you: TariffWise is built and live. It has no paying customers and no revenue yet. The buyer names the price. It gives guidance only; a licensed customs broker still signs and files.
If that fits how you work, I'd like to hear from you. Email tariffwise@gmail.com with:
— Don Moody, TariffWise, Edmonton, Alberta