louie figone Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I need some information on items shipped from Canada to the US, I purchased a track pin press from a company that manufactures them in Canada, now that the company is ready to ship the company is saying the customs broker needs my social security number, no way will I give that to them, what is required to have an item shipped from Canada to the US as far as customs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redturbo Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Call customs first, then call the broker. Never heard needing a sin # to have anything shipped across the 49th parallel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I just bought a sawmill from Canada. No social security number required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillman Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 One of my friends uses Cole International for his loads. I would get my own broker before I allowed a third party https://www.coleintl.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillman Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 just for the record it is US Customs wanting paperwork not Canada Customs. Canada Customs doesn't care what's crossing into the USA. If there are any fees etc the USA wants them collected. Call US Customs . If you are not too far away you can go pick it up yourself and I believe you can act as your own broker at the border It goes both ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 NO SS number to anyone! I've never been asked and wouldn't give it. Brokers do extract their fees, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt_Floor_Poor Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Not to derail the thread, but what kind of pin press did you get? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie figone Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Dirt_Floor_Poor said: Not to derail the thread, but what kind of pin press did you get? Bison Power Tools, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. www.bisonpowertools.com. I purchased the KPP100-110 mobile press. Thanks guys, I will contact customs here in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmallFan Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) You need either an EIN if you have a business or the SS# if not. The following link describes this situation. https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-314?language=en_US Edited August 11, 2022 by FarmallFan Added explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie figone Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, FarmallFan said: You need either an EIN if you have a business or the SS# if not. The following link describes this situation. https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-314?language=en_US Thank you, I have a Federal Employer ID number, I will submit that and see where it goes, thanks guys, you have all been a big help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dinan Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I bought a gearbox for a manure spreader from Canada, it showed up the following week. But maybe that’s because it was used?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, FarmallFan said: You need either an EIN if you have a business or the SS# if not. The following link describes this situation. https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-314?language=en_US Thanks. That explains why I've never been asked for a SS# as I've never been over $1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Latest thing was an aircraft engine cylinder assembly. It was an overhauled assembly, $900. Customs broker fee was $50., shipping $40 from Newfoundland. EDIT: It was $900 CA so about $700+ US. Edited August 11, 2022 by New Englander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Looks like a good product but I would want a powerpak on it if you had many to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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