Manufacturer’s Identification / MID Code

What is a Manufacturer’s Identification MID Code?

MID Code is one of the required information for import clearance into the United States. It’s a unique code used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to identify the manufacturer (or the maker/producer) of the goods being imported, and is required for U.S. Customs entries for textile, apparel, and certain FDA-regulated products.

Why is the MID Code Important?

  • Customs requirement: U.S. Customs requires an MID Code for almost every import entry.

  • Faster clearance: Having a valid MID reduces the risk of delays during customs clearance.

  • Trade compliance: It helps the U.S. government monitor supply chains and enforce trade laws.

How to generate a MID code?

To generate a Manufacturer's Identification code (MID code), you need to make sure your manufacturer has provided their full business name and address. Once you have all those details, you need to put together the MID code in the following order:

  1. Country: Up to 2 characters.

    • Identify the two-letter ISO code for the country.

  2. Manufacturer Name: Up to 6 characters.

    • For a one-word manufacturer name, take the first three characters.

    • For a manufacturer name with two words or more, take the first three letters of each of the first two words.

    • Ignore these common words: “a”, “an”, “and”, “of”, “the”, "PT", and punctuation.

  3. Address: Up to 4 characters.

    • Take the highest numbers, up to four from the address line and number.

    • Can be ignored if the address contained no numbers.

  4. City: Up to 3 characters.

    • Take the first three letters of the manufacturer’s city name.

✨ Tip: You can use online tools like MerchMind AI to generate MID code easily.

Example for an Indonesian Manufacturer

Let's say a manufacturer is named "Mega Garmen Tekstil" and is located at "Jalan Raya Kuta No. 12345, Denpasar, Bali".

  1. Country: The two-letter ISO country code for Indonesia is ID.

  2. Manufacturer Name: The name is "Mega Garmen Tekstil."

    • We take the first three letters of the first two words: "Mega" and "Garmen."

    • The result is MEG GAR.

  3. Address Line: The address is "Jalan Raya Kuta No. 12345."

    • We take the highest digits, up to four.

    • The number is 1234.

  4. City: The city is "Denpasar."

    • We take the first three letters.

    • The result is DEN.

Combining these parts, the resulting MID code would be: IDMEGGAR1234DEN

MID Code Requirements

  • HS / HTS Codes of the textile and apparel products that require MID Code can be found here.

  • If your shipment includes products from different manufacturers, you must provide a separate MID code for each one.

It's highly recommended to have a MID Code for all your US shipments when it's required, regardless of which carrier you're using. This helps prevent any delays, rejections, or fines at customs.

For more information, please refer to the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection website or contact our support team. 📦

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