Carrier guidance confirms that some destinations require a recipient tax ID, personal ID, customs ID, or business registration number for customs clearance. For example, Mexico requires recipient RFC/CURP or accepted foreign ID details, DHL lists several countries that require personal ID or tax ID, and UPS notes that most Latin American countries require the receiver’s tax ID or identification number for customs clearance.
Customs Tax ID / Import ID for International Orders
For some international shipments, customs authorities may require the recipient’s Tax ID, Import ID, National ID, or Customs Clearance ID before a package can enter the destination country.
This is not a Studio Ocea requirement. It is a customs and carrier requirement used to help verify the recipient and process the shipment through import clearance.
If your shipping destination requires this information, we may ask for it at checkout or contact you before shipping your order.
Why is this needed?
When artwork is shipped internationally, the package must pass through customs in the destination country. Some countries require the recipient’s local tax or identification number before the carrier can complete customs clearance.
Without this information, the package may be delayed, held by customs, returned to sender, or may require additional steps from the recipient.
Countries that may require a Tax ID or Import ID
Requirements can vary by carrier, shipment value, recipient type, and destination country. The list below includes countries where this information is commonly requested:
DestinationInformation that may be requested
Mexico - RFC, CURP, passport number, or other accepted foreign tax/ID number
Brazil - CPF for individuals or CNPJ for businesses
Chile - RUT / RUN
Argentina - CUIT, CUIL, CDI, or passport number
Ecuador - RUC, Cédula, or passport number
Peru - RUC or DNI
South Korea - Personal Customs Clearance Code, also called PCCC
China - National ID, passport number, or tax ID
Taiwan - National ID, Unified ID, or business tax ID
Indonesia - NPWP, NIK/KTP, or passport number
India - KYC information such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport, or other accepted ID, if requested by the carrier
Saudi Arabia - Tax ID, national ID, or resident ID
South Africa - Tax ID or national ID
Oman / Qatar - Citizen ID, resident ID, or passport details
This list is not exhaustive. Customs rules can change, and the carrier may request additional information after the order is placed.
How we use this information
If we ask for your Tax ID or Import ID, it will only be used for the shipping label, customs form, and import clearance process. We do not use this information for marketing purposes.
Please make sure the information you provide matches the recipient name and shipping address on your order. This helps avoid customs delays.
Duties, taxes, and customs fees
International orders may be subject to import duties, taxes, customs fees, or brokerage fees charged by the destination country or carrier. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping fee unless clearly stated at checkout.
The buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or customs fees required by their country.
Not sure what to enter?
If your country requires a customs ID and you are unsure what to provide, please check with your local customs office or carrier. You can also contact us before placing your order, and we’ll do our best to guide you based on the destination country.