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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Eligibility, CAPE Filing, and Timeline
Learn who can request IEEPA tariff refunds, which entries CAPE can process, how to file in ACE, common errors, and when CBP says refunds arrive.
Read guideWhat Is a Customs Broker? What They Do and When You Need One
Learn what a U.S. customs broker does, when you may need one, what remains your responsibility, and how brokers differ from freight forwarders.
Read guideDuty Drawback Eligibility: Do You Qualify? (2026 Guide)
A plain-English guide to duty drawback eligibility. Learn the three conditions you must meet, which drawback type fits your business, who is not eligible, and how the 5-year deadline decides how much you can recover.
Read guideDuty Drawback vs. IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What's the Difference?
Duty drawback and IEEPA tariff refunds are two different ways to recover import duties. Compare how they work, who qualifies, which duties each covers, and why many importers can claim both at the same time.
Read guideHow to Calculate Duty Drawback (With Examples)
Learn how duty drawback is calculated: the 99% rule, how entered value and duty rate drive the refund, worked examples for manufacturing and unused merchandise, and how substitution and MPF affect the number.
Read guideHow to File a Duty Drawback Claim: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to filing a duty drawback claim with CBP: gathering import data, matching exports, the ABI Drawback module, CBP Forms 7551 and 7553, accelerated payment privileges, and typical timelines.
Read guideWhat Is Duty Drawback? The Complete 2026 Guide for U.S. Importers
Duty drawback is a U.S. Customs program that refunds up to 99% of the duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods that are later exported or destroyed. Learn how it works, the types, who qualifies, the 5-year deadline, and how to file.
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