New U.S. Import Regulations: Why We May Ask for Your SSN

At Wings Custom, we’re committed to getting your new Harley-Davidson accessories delivered right to your door—smoothly and on time. But under brand-new U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) rules, any importer of record (that’s you, the customer) must provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN)

Who We Are and Where We Ship From

Wings Custom is a Brazilian manufacturer based in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, specializing in high-quality motorcycle accessories. All of our handlebars, sissy bars, engine guards and other custom parts are designed and crafted at our Blumenau facility. We export directly from Brazil to customers across the United States.

What’s Changed?

• Primary threshold raised to $2,500: Under CBP’s Section 321 de minimis exemption. However, even shipments under this value are now experiencing delays and may be held for SSN verification before being released for delivery.

• New SSN requirement: Now, even if your order is worthmay still hold a shipment and ask for your SSN before releasing it for delivery.

This isn’t us trying to collect more data—it’s a mandatory government requirement designed to tighten security and ensure proper duty assessment on higher-value goods. And although most ordersFedEx (our logistics partner)

FedEx – Ultimate Consignee ID Number (EIN/SSN) Requirement
https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/shipping-services/international/regulatory/ultimate-consignee.html

How This Affects Your Wings Custom Order

Because CBP can—and often does—enforce this SSN check, we rely on these new procedures to clear your order through customs and have it delivered right to your doorstep

Thank you for understanding! If you have any questions about providing your SSN under these new regulations, please don’t hesitate to.

— The Wings Custom Team