Question about shipping from Canada

[Seedlessone]

So I am about to order a motor from Cananda. Everything has been great so far. But now I need a tax ID number or PROVIDE MY SS NUMBER!?! I am told that I is a must for shipping over the boarder. Is this all correct. Any input would be great.

[duffman1278]

That seems REAL sketchy, whose the company? I wouldn't give that info to them at all.

[Seedlessone]

Its japanracingengines.com

Nicosponser

[redtop91]

Your social should be given to no one but places that work with your credit IE banks and lending companies, and the government. Anyone else asking for your SSN should shove off. Sponsor or not.

[Seedlessone]

How do I get a tax id number. Damn they have $600 of mine. I am so lost on what to do

[Cold_Zero]

Not sure why they would need your SSN. Technically, it is only to be used for social security purposes. Banks, lenders and other financial companies (other than stupid Credit Reporting Agencies) are moving away from the SSN.

Back to your problem. I would not provide them with your SSN, period. I remember buying some Yamaha stereo equipment from Japan and when it was shipped to me, I had to pay the USPS Carrier. In a sense the tariffs/customs was C.O.D. I would call them back and see if you can provide some other type of information or pay the customs fee up from...

How do you get an ITN?http://www.irs.gov/individuals...#what

Are ITINs valid for identification?No. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system. Since ITINs are strictly for tax processing, IRS does not apply the same standards as agencies that provide genuine identity certification.ITIN applicants are not required to apply in person, and IRS does not further validate the authenticity of identity documents. ITINs do not prove identity outside the Federal tax system, and should not be offered or accepted as identification for non-tax purposes.

So I am not sure why they need an ITN.

[Repo Man]

I just got off the phone with Tarik at japanracingengines.com and he is to be calling me back with the UPS phone # that requires the tax id or SSN to ship across the border, so hopefully we can get some clarification on the matter.

[Seedlessone]

He told me he ships through Yellow Transportation Co.

Thanks guys

[Cold_Zero]

UPS is probably trying to fill out a NAFTA Certificate of Origin form.

https://www.ups.com/content/us....html

Probably to keep you from having to pay customs fees, shipping from Canada to the US.

[Seedlessone]

Did he tell you he used UPS?

[Repo Man]

Byron,

I just got off the phone with the owner, Walid, and he gave me (360) 332-0856. This goes to UPS, contact is Mary Lane, and she can explain why they need your SSN. Walid told me you do not have to give it to him, but can give it to UPS directly so that they can ship your engine. He said she was not in the office right now, but would call you back shortly.

I hope this helps. I'm confident that japanracingengines.com is not trying to steal your identity or otherwise rip you off. You can contact me directly if you have any other problems. My email is in my profile.

Andy

[Seedlessone]

So what should I do? Is she going to call me or Tareq? Thanks for all your help

[Repo Man]

No, she is not going to call you. I would call her if I was you and give her the necessary information if you are still not comfortable with giving it to Walid or Tareq. Walid told me straight up that you didn't have to give it to them, but the US required it to come over the border.

Call UPS.

[Seedlessone]

Repo you have email.

[Seedlessone]

thanks for the help everyone

[otterman]

It's cool. Send them your SS

[emailingjpb]

Did you get it in and hows it running?

[seanman]

when i ordered my engine from tigerjapanese up in canada they too needed my ssn. it has to do with customs and the amount of money being delivered. they toss the ssn (or should) once the engine is shipped.