Importer Number Setup (CBP Form 5106)

Who needs it

• Importers of record, including personal-use shipments.
• Businesses, individuals and foreign companies can apply. CBP assigns a number to importers without an EIN or SSN.
• A company setting up as a bonded carrier, such as a bonded trucking company, also needs a CBP identification number set up with Form 5106.

Your information must be your own

The information on your Form 5106 must be your own: your legal name, tax ID (if you have one), address, phone and email.

What we ask for

We’ll ask for a few documents to verify your identity and a signed customs power of attorney. Email us and we’ll tell you exactly what to send.

How to get started

1. Email usWrite to imports@doralcustomsbrokers.com with your name or company name and tell us you need an importer number (CBP Form 5106).
2. Send your documentsSend the documents we ask for.
3. We verify and transmitWe check your information and transmit your Form 5106 to CBP. We’ll let you know when CBP responds.

Keep your number active and up to date

We can also help you update your record or reactivate an inactive number.

Your responsibility as the importer

CBP, not Doral Customs Brokers, creates, assigns, approves, voids and reactivates importer numbers. We prepare the form with the information you provide and transmit it to CBP. You remain responsible for making sure your information is accurate, complete and kept up to date.

Doral Customs Brokers is a licensed customs broker. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. CBP requirements can change; confirm the current requirements. Lea esta página en español.