Need help with Importing : Mainly Importer of Record (IOR)

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Just want to say hi to everyone first, just signed up a second ago and look forward to working with all of you..

Anyway..

So I am relatively up to speed with the Amazon FBA, Alibaba, Finding a product and getting it selling. The only thing holding me up is importing it direct from my supplier in China directly to Amazon FBA Warehouse.. Can someone with knowledge on the topic help?

Questions like:

Do I need an FEIN?

Can I have my supplier just put on the packaging slip on the outside that I am the IOR?

Please as much detail as possible. Thank you
#importer #importing #ior #record
  • Profile picture of the author DWaters
    Welcome, this is a very useful forum with a ton of good info (and some that may not be so good). You may want to use the search feature to find a lot of useful information. There is a poster here by the name of ImportExport who has a wealth of information on the topic you are asking about. Search for him and see what his many posts say.
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    • Profile picture of the author Camello427
      Thanks DWaters.

      Still looking for help if people know.

      Thank you!
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      • Profile picture of the author Importexport
        Please see this thread where I dealt with the subject of IOR. Importing to USA non US citizen It only has 8 posts, but should answer most of your questions.

        You don't need to have the IOR details on the packing slip.

        If you are in the US and have a SSN, that will be used as your importer number. If you employ people in the US, you will need an EIN, and that will be used as your importer number.

        Have you got quotes for freight? Do they include door to door delivery? You must have all that sorted out before you order.

        I have also dealt with your subject in my thread: Ask Me Anything About Product Sourcing And Importing For Profit. ― Veteran Importer Here. See post #85, but as you are obviously new to the whole importing business I suggest you read the whole thread. There you will see why I advise against sourcing through Alibaba, plus much helpful information on safe sourcing and easy importing.

        Walter Hay.
        "If you think education is expensive - consider the cost of ignorance."
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        Use emotions and perceptions to build a great brand. Ask me about my book LabelsThatExploit. For safe sourcing and easy importing from 41 countries globally, see https://provenglobalsourcing.com
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        • Profile picture of the author Camello427
          Hi Walter,

          Thanks for answering me back, my name is Michael Camello, I am 25 and live in New York. Life has been rough to me as far as money goes, so I am trying this as an avenue to hopefully be more successful.

          So I have no employees and I am a US citizen. I have to shipping details set with supplier to have the product sent. The boxes are customized with UPCs and Amazon necessary barcodes (instead of them labeling each one).

          I am pretty much ready to place the order and have it shipped. My main concern is customs and having amazon accept the product.. mainly not rejecting it. If you have this somewhere writing out, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you.
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          • Profile picture of the author Importexport
            Hi Michael,

            Depending on the value of the shipment, it might be safer for you to use a freight forwarder.

            I don't advise getting suppliers to ship direct to Amazon. I think you might find Post #27 on Shipping directly from China to FBA interesting.

            If you really must ship direct to Amazon, see www.shapiro.com/ Shapiro is Amazon's preferred freight forwarder. There is a lot of helpful information on their site.

            Best wishes.
            Walter Hay.
            "If you think education is expensive - consider the cost of ignorance."
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            Use emotions and perceptions to build a great brand. Ask me about my book LabelsThatExploit. For safe sourcing and easy importing from 41 countries globally, see https://provenglobalsourcing.com
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          • Profile picture of the author violet0176
            Originally Posted by Camello427 View Post

            Hi Walter,

            Thanks for answering me back, my name is Michael Camello, I am 25 and live in New York. Life has been rough to me as far as money goes, so I am trying this as an avenue to hopefully be more successful.

            So I have no employees and I am a US citizen. I have to shipping details set with supplier to have the product sent. The boxes are customized with UPCs and Amazon necessary barcodes (instead of them labeling each one).

            I am pretty much ready to place the order and have it shipped. My main concern is customs and having amazon accept the product.. mainly not rejecting it. If you have this somewhere writing out, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you.
            If life is rough, you might consider starting with drop shipping, before risking your capital. Especially, when you don't even think it necessary to examine the merchandise before sending it off to Amazon(not a smart move, btw).
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            • Profile picture of the author Camello427
              Originally Posted by violet0176 View Post

              If life is rough, you might consider starting with drop shipping, before risking your capital. Especially, when you don't even think it necessary to examine the merchandise before sending it off to Amazon(not a smart move, btw).
              thanks for the concern violet, I actually did get samples already so thank you.
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