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MID code generator
The 12-character Manufacturer Identification (MID) code U.S. Customs requires on every entry summary. Generate it correctly the first time.
What it does
- Country code (ISO 3166)
- First three letters of the first two name words
- Largest number from the street address
- First three letters of the city
Built for
- ·Importers shipping to the US
- ·Customs brokers
- ·Compliance teams reconciling 7501 entry summaries
Common questions
Frequently asked
- What is a Manufacturer Identification (MID) code?
- A 12-character code U.S. Customs uses to identify the manufacturer on entry summaries and ISF filings.
- How is the MID code calculated?
- Country code + manufacturer letters + largest street number + city letters, per CBP MID construction rules.
- Is this official CBP validation?
- No — always verify against your commercial documents and broker before filing.
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