Tariff refund insights
Practical guidance on duty recovery, tariff exclusions, and the trade-policy changes that affect what U.S. importers can reclaim.
What Happens to Your Tariff Refund If You Sold the Business That Imported the Goods
Business acquisitions and divestitures create a hidden complication for IEEPA tariff refund claims: the importer of record that paid the duties may no longer exist in its original form. Here is what buyers, sellers, and successor entities need to know before the 2027 filing deadlines arrive.
Multi-Entry Refund Strategy: How to Recover Duties Across Hundreds of Shipments
If your company imports frequently, your refund opportunity is not one claim but potentially hundreds. Here is how to approach multi-entry tariff refund recovery without getting overwhelmed.
Country of Origin Documentation: The Hidden Factor in Tariff Refund Eligibility
Country of origin is one of the most scrutinized fields on any entry summary, and it plays a decisive role in whether an IEEPA tariff refund claim succeeds or stalls. Understanding what CBP expects before you file can mean the difference between a full recovery and a denied claim.
Statutory Interest on IEEPA Tariff Refunds: The Extra Money Most Importers Forget
When CBP processes an IEEPA tariff refund, it does not simply return the duties you paid. It also adds statutory interest, and for importers who paid large sums over months or years, that interest can represent a meaningful additional recovery.
How to Use the CAPE Portal to File an IEEPA Tariff Refund Claim
CBP's CAPE portal is the official gateway for filing IEEPA tariff refund claims, but most importers have never used it or even heard of it. Understanding how CAPE works inside the ACE ecosystem is the first step toward recovering overpaid import duties before the clock runs out.
ACE Entry Summaries: The Document Behind Every Refund Claim
The ACE entry summary is the core document in any tariff refund claim. Here is what it shows and why it matters.
ACH Enrollment for Importers: Getting Paid Electronically
ACH enrollment lets duties and refunds move electronically with CBP. Here is what it is and why it matters for recovery.
Using ACE Data to Find Recoverable Duties
Your ACE data is the raw material for a refund claim. Here is how specialists use it to identify duties you can recover.
CBP Form 5106 Explained: Establishing Your Importer Identity
Form 5106 establishes your identity as an importer of record with CBP. Here is what it is, when you need it, and how it fits into filing.
Working With a Tariff Refund Partner: What to Expect
What it is like to work with a tariff refund partner, how the referral model works, and what to watch out for.
How to Estimate What You Could Recover
A practical way to ballpark your potential tariff refund before a full review, using duties paid and your exposure.
A Beginner's Guide to U.S. Import Duties
Base rates, Section 301, IEEPA: a beginner-friendly guide to the layers that make up U.S. import duty.
Importer of Record: What It Means and Why It Matters for Refunds
The importer of record is the party that can claim a tariff refund. Here is a clear explanation of the role and its responsibilities.
The Importer's Guide to Recovering Overpaid Tariffs
A complete beginner's guide to tariff refund recovery: who qualifies, what is refundable, and how to claim.
The State of Tariff Refunds: Billions Repaid, Most Unclaimed
CBP has repaid tens of billions in tariff refunds, yet most eligible importers have not claimed. Here is the gap and why it exists.
Exclusion Windows: How Timing Decides What You Recover
Tariff exclusions apply only within defined windows. Here is how timing determines how much duty you can recover.
Why Tariff Policy Moves Fast and What It Means for Refunds
Tariff rules change frequently, and each change can open or close a refund window. Here is why importers need to stay alert.
Where to Track Tariff Changes That Affect Your Imports
A short guide to the official sources importers should watch for tariff changes, exclusions, and refund opportunities.
How to Read a Federal Register Tariff Notice
Federal Register notices are where tariff changes become official. Here is how to read one and spot what matters for your imports.
Post-Summary Corrections: Fixing Entries After the Fact
A post-summary correction lets importers fix an entry and recover overpaid duty. Here is how the process works.
Reasonable Care: The Importer's Compliance Standard
CBP holds importers to a reasonable care standard. Here is what it means and how it connects to both compliance and refunds.
Recordkeeping for Importers: What CBP Expects
Good records protect you in an audit and support a refund claim. Here is what importers should keep and for how long.
What Triggers a CBP Audit (and How to Stay Ready)
CBP audits are not random. Here are the common triggers and the steps importers take to stay audit-ready.
HTS Classification 101: Why the Right Code Saves You Money
Your HTS code sets your duty rate. Getting it right protects you from overpayment and audit risk. Here is what importers need to know.
Recovering Section 301 Duties: What the Process Looks Like
A step-by-step look at how importers recover overpaid Section 301 tariffs, from entry review to refund.
Section 301 and HTS Misclassification: A Costly Combination
When Section 301 exposure meets an HTS misclassification, importers can overpay twice. Here is how the two problems compound.
How the 25% China Tariff Stacks on Your Base Duty Rate
Section 301's 25 percent tariff is added on top of your normal duty rate. Here is how the stacking works and why it inflates what you owe.
Section 301 Exclusions: The Refunds Most Importers Miss
Product exclusions removed many goods from Section 301 tariffs, but importers who never claimed them overpaid. Here is how to recover.
Section 301 Tariffs: A Plain-English Guide for Importers
What Section 301 tariffs are, which goods they hit, and how importers of China-origin products can recover overpaid duty.
The Three Phases of an IEEPA Refund Claim
IEEPA recovery moves in three phases: identify, file, and recover. Here is what happens in each and what is expected of you.
IEEPA vs Section 301: Which of Your Duties Are Refundable?
IEEPA and Section 301 are two different tariff regimes, and both can be refundable. Here is how they compare and why importers review them together.
The IEEPA Refund Deadline: Why Waiting Costs You
IEEPA refund eligibility is tied to entry liquidation deadlines. Here is why every month of delay can cost you recoverable duty.
IEEPA Tariffs Explained: Where the Refund Money Comes From
A plain-English explanation of IEEPA tariffs, why they became refundable, and how importers recover the duties they paid.
Do You Qualify for a Tariff Refund? The Importer of Record Test
The single most important eligibility question for a tariff refund is whether you were the importer of record. Here is what that means.
No Upfront Cost: How Success-Based Tariff Refund Fees Work
Why legitimate tariff refund recovery costs nothing upfront, and how success-based fees keep everyone's incentives aligned.
The Tariff Refund Timeline: What to Expect in 60 to 90 Days
From eligibility check to money in the bank, here is a realistic timeline for a tariff refund claim.
5 Reasons Importers Overpay Duties (and How to Recover)
The five most common ways U.S. importers overpay tariffs, and what it takes to recover each one.
Tariff Refund Recovery: How U.S. Importers Get Overpaid Duties Back
A clear overview of how tariff refund recovery works, what makes duties refundable, and how importers get their money back from CBP.
How to Set Up an ACE Portal Account with CBP (Step by Step)
An active ACE Portal account is required to file tariff refund claims. Here is exactly how to create one, file Form 5106, and enroll in ACH.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Need to Know After the 2026 Ruling
The Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling turned certain IEEPA tariffs into a recoverable refund. Here is who qualifies, how much is on the table, and why the deadline matters.