Peacock Tariff Consulting works as the import duty consultant for SMB importers ($5M-USMCA50M revenue). We coordinate the full duty mitigation playbook: classification, USMCA qualification, FTZ feasibility, drawback program, tariff engineering, refund recovery. Independent of any brokerage; transparent pricing.

This guide covers Import Duty Consultant for SMB Importers. Strategic tariff work spans sourcing decisions, scenario planning, and supply chain design.

Practical implementation depends on company size, sector, and operational structure.

Duty mitigation playbook coordination

Single advisor coordinating all duty strategies. Avoids gaps between specialists.

Classification + USMCA combo

Highest-impact pair for most SMBs. Classification audit identifies opportunities; USMCA qualification captures Section 122 exemption.

FTZ + drawback for high-volume

For $20M+ annual import operators with re-export volumes. Inverted tariff capture and refund recovery.

Refund recovery on past

IEEPA refunds, drawback on past exports, classification refunds via PSC and protest.

Frequently asked questions

When does this apply?

Most relevant for SMB importers facing the named situation or considering the named strategy.

What documentation is needed?

Standard CBP forms plus topic-specific records.

What is the timeline?

Initial assessment 2-4 weeks; complex implementation 8-16 weeks.

What does this cost?

Project work typically $5,000-$25,000. Ongoing retainer for active operations.

How do I begin?

Book a 15-minute scoping call. We confirm fit before any engagement.

Get started

Engage on supply chain or strategy work. Project pricing varies by scope.

About the author

Kyle Peacock is the Principal of Peacock Tariff Consulting, an independent tariff and customs advisory firm serving SMB importers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the E.U. He has been quoted in Forbes, CNN, The Washington Post, BBC, CBC, CTV, Financial Post, Nasdaq, Supply Chain Brain, and Harvard Business School publications. Connect on LinkedIn.