{"id":4492,"date":"2026-06-02T16:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/?p=4492"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:44:04","slug":"blast-598-customs-cbp-form-5106-to-update-importer-information-with-cbp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/blast-598-customs-cbp-form-5106-to-update-importer-information-with-cbp\/","title":{"rendered":"Blast #598 Customs\/CBP Form 5106 to Update Importer Information with CBP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2410\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Imagen1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4129\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2009\" height=\"562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/598.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4493 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2009px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2009\/562;aspect-ratio:3.574943476526134;width:347px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Customs\/CBP Form 5106 to Update Importer Information with CBP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially with the recent requirement that all CBP refunds are processed electronically to Importers, combined with the IEEPA tariff refunds all going through CAPE, and an Importer having a valid updated ACE account being a requirement before accessing CAPE, the CBP form 5106 is being requested and required often now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CBP requires they have an Importer\u2019s most updated information for name, address, email, phone, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs Brokers help an importer provide this information to CBP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But the importer still needs to complete the 5106, to provide to their Customs Broker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/document\/forms\/cbp-form-5106-createupdate-importer-identity-form\">https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/document\/forms\/cbp-form-5106-createupdate-importer-identity-form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBP Form 5106 &#8211; Create\/Update Importer Identity Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(*The OMB Date is expired, however this form is still valid for use and is under review by OMB awaiting a new expiration date.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBP Form 5106, also known as the Importer Identity Form, is used to collect and maintain essential identification information for individuals and businesses involved in importing goods into the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This form serves several critical purposes: it establishes or updates an importer&#8217;s identity within CBP&#8217;s systems, assigns a unique importer number (often linked to an IRS Employer Identification Number, Social Security Number, or a CBP-assigned ID), and is a prerequisite for becoming an Importer of Record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oytfejhbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00162Tb0OhAouLHyj-4QL3RcLVX6o3N04MHAZlKSWwam6k3cpio--oXs2fIkJ1CLzG07dsyNAwd_z6NLlav379YNh18B0kLdIZcbH1aZBBSky_NBFCFo-jlEvkNs_EGu2q2ZEvnacMhtrF2MrSiY4KEE1s2A50EmEKVCEbb3eqUKnirMBXEN4I2rYqNYkboOCXv06U7FRFRoXLRBsvh-h_khQ==&amp;c=72Y0YBMeiLfV9b3m1gnqXWD4iGxsyCbgtcuRKHYx7h13TzERhCyxdg==&amp;ch=WtopbPRrx069MsMxsp02B0iVbuh_W5YswpxFqp5It5ld8YZYcoBkGA==\">CBP Form 5106<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple additional notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The version of the form available on CBP\u2019s site, above, shows as expired. But at this time, this form is still the version to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ONLY the data elements with a red asterisk<strong>\u00a0*<\/strong>\u00a0are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Below is additional information to aid in completing the 5106:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Determine Your Type of Action<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 mark all that apply \u2013 change of name, change of address\/information or change of EIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are changing your name or address and have an active bond with CBP, you might need to submit additional documents, as bonds need to match importer name and address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provide Name and Identification Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full Legal Name (1A):<\/strong>\u00a0Enter the full legal name of the company or individual requesting service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax ID or SSN (1B):<\/strong>\u00a0Enter IRS Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number. If you don\u2019t have one, check \u201crequesting a CBP-assigned number\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Division\/AKA\/DBA (1C-1D):<\/strong>\u00a0If your business is a division of another company, known by another name, or operates under a different name (DBA), fill this out. If so, provide the parent company\u2019s details here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request a CBP Number (1E):<\/strong>\u00a0If you don\u2019t have a tax ID or SSN and need a CBP-assigned number, fill this out. Also, complete block 3J with your title, name, and SSN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CBP-Assigned Number (1F):<\/strong>\u00a0If you already have a CBP-assigned number and are making a change, enter it here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of Company (1G):<\/strong>\u00a0Select the option that best describes your company structure (e.g., Corporation, LLC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Imports (1H):<\/strong>\u00a0Provide an estimate of the number of entries your company will import into the U.S. in one year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role (1I):<\/strong>\u00a0Check the boxes that describe how your company\u2019s name and identification number will be used (e.g., Importer of Record, Carrier, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CBP Partnership Programs (1J-1M):<\/strong>\u00a0If your company participates in CBP Partnership Programs (like C-TPAT or ISA), provide the program codes here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oytfejhbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00162Tb0OhAouLHyj-4QL3RcLVX6o3N04MHAZlKSWwam6k3cpio--oXs2fIkJ1CLzG04Im1G0lYwUaNaDoOKZ95JdfFm0L-66nXYBs41DEGu2prEIQJu7_64NNjKkILucSybWm4Xhs_YwzhowteVzQQriIzU7AF7XZszxup_0IlawQ=&amp;c=72Y0YBMeiLfV9b3m1gnqXWD4iGxsyCbgtcuRKHYx7h13TzERhCyxdg==&amp;ch=WtopbPRrx069MsMxsp02B0iVbuh_W5YswpxFqp5It5ld8YZYcoBkGA==\">Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) Number<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company Address Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mailing Address (2A):<\/strong>\u00a0Fill in importer mailing address. This is where you want correspondence sent. This includes:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Street Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Street number or P.O. Box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City, State\/Province, Zip Code:<\/strong>\u00a0Provide the city, state\/province, and postal code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country ISO Code:<\/strong>\u00a0Only required for foreign addresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Location (2B):<\/strong>\u00a0If your business address is different from your mailing address, enter it here. This cannot be a P.O. Box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Information (2C-2F):<\/strong>\u00a0Provide your phone number, fax number, email address, and website (if applicable). This would be the section that will update CBP if an email change\/update needs to be made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Section 3, COMPANY INFORMATION &#8211; In most cases, the data elements in this section are optional. However, if the &#8220;I have a SSN, but wish to use a CBP-assigned number on all my entry documents&#8221; option was selected in Block 1E, you must provide your Company Position Title, Name, and SSN in Block 3J.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some cases, Importers are able to NOT complete 3A through 3J, BUT, in some cases, CBP will come back and say this information is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detailed Company Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business Description (3A):<\/strong>\u00a0Write a brief description of what your business does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NAICS Code (3B):<\/strong>\u00a0If you know your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, provide it here.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oytfejhbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00162Tb0OhAouLHyj-4QL3RcLVX6o3N04MHAZlKSWwam6k3cpio--oXs2fIkJ1CLzG091sK5sr1vOqg-9WQBKgl-SyxtcCD5mGKMnYEnmWmSD8TZZhznleLs-YZwPstXTj8JDt6_2dQ808nmN3K2pKGlXHgzxF61Q0z007pJhgyrGnT0uK9SFU1hDFrf-5odMeWtf9FqKo3F692QeHIae7gFlkQuvyQJlvdgAIC749gejL1wbJepgfbW3oIu4wVtoXsRO2n2XpZTiMPx78tBcEKCKxPq_Qln9Za4GHEDy1MNiUZNfkl1Mjc6TLRXfRMhG-4gU8ke4J38Xp6gwMN_dKHuv1g6IobC4sIRKR9nR-7IQNrmOHP8EVEbiR8xgC9mGQhDCHuoowHUwbXAxuzzo7I6_fLRbgPE0YLf0iRySEX5v9Y_LKA5oPALQ==&amp;c=72Y0YBMeiLfV9b3m1gnqXWD4iGxsyCbgtcuRKHYx7h13TzERhCyxdg==&amp;ch=WtopbPRrx069MsMxsp02B0iVbuh_W5YswpxFqp5It5ld8YZYcoBkGA==\">North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dun &amp; Bradstreet Number (3C):<\/strong>\u00a0If available, provide your Dun &amp; Bradstreet Number.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oytfejhbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00162Tb0OhAouLHyj-4QL3RcLVX6o3N04MHAZlKSWwam6k3cpio--oXs2fIkJ1CLzG04Im1G0lYwUaNaDoOKZ95JdfFm0L-66nXYBs41DEGu2prEIQJu7_64NNjKkILucSybWm4Xhs_YwzhowteVzQQriIzU7AF7XZsSq1a8KUU1Lo=&amp;c=72Y0YBMeiLfV9b3m1gnqXWD4iGxsyCbgtcuRKHYx7h13TzERhCyxdg==&amp;ch=WtopbPRrx069MsMxsp02B0iVbuh_W5YswpxFqp5It5ld8YZYcoBkGA==\">Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) Number<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filer Code (3D):<\/strong>\u00a0If you are a self-filer or broker using your own filer code, enter it here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year Established (3E):<\/strong>\u00a0Indicate the year your company was established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Related Businesses (3F):<\/strong>\u00a0List the names and identification numbers of any related businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banking Information (3G):<\/strong>\u00a0Provide the primary banking information for your company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Articles of Incorporation (3H-3I):<\/strong>\u00a0Provide the state or country where your business is incorporated and the unique identifying number of your certificate or articles of incorporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company Officers (3J):<\/strong>\u00a0List the beneficial owners or company officers with importing and financial knowledge of the company. Include their SSN or passport information if you selected a CBP-assigned number in 1E.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ufeffCertification<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 complete and sign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Return the completed 5106 to your Customs Broker and they will submit the information to CBP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. 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Especially with the recent requirement that all CBP refunds are processed electronically to Importers, combined with the IEEPA tariff refunds all going through CAPE, and an Importer having a valid updated ACE account being a requirement before accessing CAPE, the CBP form 5106 is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[507],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-the-boc-blast"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4492"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4495,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4492\/revisions\/4495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}