Import Support
Importer Registration Assistance
Fee: $149
CBP identifies every company importing into the United States by an importer number. This number is either the IRS employer identification number (EIN) or, for companies with no US tax registration, a number assigned by CBP through Form 5106. Form 5106 is submitted with the first formal customs entry.
Who Is Obligated?
Companies importing into the United States for the first time. The form is also submitted for the ultimate consignee of the goods.
What We Do
- We assess which number your company will use.
- We prepare and check the company information required for Form 5106.
- We organize the information so it can be shared with your customs broker.
What You Receive
- Form 5106 file
- Importer number checklist
US Importer Number (CBP Form 5106) Application
Company, address, officer and bank details required by CBP Form 5106 to obtain or update an importer number.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I have no US tax number. Can I still import?
- Yes. For companies with no US tax registration, CBP assigns a separate importer number.
- When is the importer number obtained?
- The information required for the number is submitted with the first formal customs entry. We prepare the information before your first shipment.
- How do you work with my customs broker?
- We check your company information and organize it so it can be shared with your customs broker.
Sources: 19 CFR 24.5; CBP: Tips for New Importers and Exporters.