What is an import tax ID, which countries will require it, and what are alternatives?
Written by Support Team
Updated at October 24th, 2023
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Most countries outside the U.S. will require the recipient to provide an import tax ID number for purposes of charging duties and taxes; it is HighPoint policy that customers are responsible for paying all duties and taxes related to an order.
The following countries most commonly require import tax IDs. Please see the table below for specific examples and alternatives, for customers who do not have one or do not want to share it.
Import tax ID type |
Notes |
Is an alternative available? |
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Australia |
For business customers only. |
Please acknowledge that you will be required to pay duties and taxes; contact FedEx customer service in your country for more info. |
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For individual customers only. |
Please acknowledge that you will be required to pay duties and taxes; contact FedEx customer service in your country for more info. |
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Canada |
Effective October 2023, all Canadian customers will be required to register for a Business Number and a CARM account to import goods into Canada. |
A Business Number and CARM account will be required for importing orders; there are no exceptions. |
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European Union (also Northern Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland) |
For business customers only. |
Please provide a residential address where you can receive your order, because the shipment will not require a tax ID. Contact FedEx customer service in your country to arrange payment of duties and taxes. |
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India |
For business customers only. |
Please acknowledge that you will be required to pay duties and taxes; contact FedEx customer service in your country for more info. |
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South Korea |
For business customers only. |
Please acknowledge that you will be required to pay duties and taxes; contact FedEx customer service in your country for more info. |
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United Kingdom |
For business customers only |
Please acknowledge that you will be required to pay duties and taxes; contact FedEx customer service in your country for more info. |