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points by leptons 1 day ago | 0 comments

What company is asking for your SSN?

This is all very common practice. Has been for at least a decade. Some companies require this info for them to purchase from you as well.

This is one of the benefits of being a company. You use the tax ID instead of your social security number.

[–] kevin42 1 day ago

I've never had to provide an EIN or SSN when using DDP shipping, which is what you should be using unless you have a huge order.

[–] Ccecil 1 day ago

I typically use DHL which has my EIN in my account. This has been true since at least 2016. They do not deliver unless you give the info and pay the fees.

Most of my international customers who order bulk require my EIN (and theirs) to be on every invoice.

Nothing new here... I suspect if there is any change it is due to the de minimus being removed. There was major fraud happening in this area...it is a shame it is gone though since I was hoping to be able to order small things without major costs.

[–] UncleOxidant 1 day ago

> I suspect if there is any change it is due to the de minimus being removed.

Yep, I'm sure that's what's causing this. Prior to that you didn't need to worry if it was under like $700, IIRC.

[–] UncleOxidant 1 day ago

PCBWay, but I suspect all of the Chinese manufacturers have to do this now.

[–] barnas2 16 hours ago

I ordered from JLPCB like 2 weeks ago and didn't need to give my SSN.

[–] leptons 10 hours ago

I've been ordering from JLCPCB, in the $500 range per order so not too big, and have never had to give a SSN, nor would I. Just no way.