A complete commercial invoice (true value, currency, HTS code), shipper/manufacturer and consignee details, IOR identifier (EIN or CBP-assigned number), country of origin, product compliance files (e.g., FDA device listing/registration, test reports, battery UN docs), and accurate contents/quantity. VATIT Stream validates and transmits these elements to meet CBP’s enhanced low-value entry and PGA screening.
No. Foreign importers can register with CBP Form 5106 and receive a CBP-assigned importer number (if they don’t have a U.S. EIN). U.S. entities typically use their IRS/EIN; foreign entities can use the CBP-assigned number. VATIT Stream can guide you through 5106 setup and IOR options.
As of August 29, 2025, an Executive Order suspended duty-free treatment for shipments at or under the former $800 threshold; low-value parcels are now subject to normal duty assessment. Some carriers/postal channels have interim arrangements, but the duty-free exemption itself has been suspended.