Peacock Tariff Consulting provides tariff due diligence for PE-backed acquisitions and strategic deals in the $5M-
Peacock Tariff Consulting provides tariff due diligence for PE-backed acquisitions and strategic deals in the $5M-$100M range. Our Tariff DD Snapshot covers HS classification risk, 00M range. Our Tariff DD Snapshot covers HS classification risk, Section 122/IEEPA exposure, refund recovery upside, USMCA / FTA standing, and AD/CVD scope risk. Fixed-fee $8,000-$15,000 with 2-week turnaround. The lower-mid-market band where Big Law (>$50k engagements) does not engage.
Tariff exposure has become an explicit deal term. PE firms and strategics evaluating import-dependent targets need to quantify duty exposure under current rates and forward scenarios – and identify recoverable refunds that should accrue to the buyer or seller.
Big Law handles tariff DD for deals over ~$50M at $50k+ price points. Big-4 cover the integration side at enterprise pricing. Nobody owns the SMB / lower-mid-market band ($5M-$100M deals) at SMB pricing. Peacock Tariff Consulting fills that lane.
What our Tariff DD Snapshot covers
- Annual duty exposure: actual paid plus forward-modeled under Section 122 successor scenarios.
- HS classification risk: review of high-volume SKUs for misclassification exposure (under-payment risk).
- IEEPA refund recovery: identification of refundable duty paid April 2025-February 2026 – typically a buyer-side asset.
- USMCA / FTA standing: review of qualification documentation and identification of unclaimed preference.
- AD/CVD scope risk: review of imports against current AD/CVD orders.
- Section 232 sectoral exposure: forward modeling for pharma (July 31), MedTech, semiconductor.
- CBP / CBSA audit posture: review of any open verifications, unfiled corrections, or recent reassessments.
- Successor cost modeling: run-rate duty under three or four plausible forward regimes.
Deal sizes and pricing
$5M-$25M deals: Tariff DD Snapshot at $8,000 fixed fee. $25M-$100M deals: Snapshot at $10,000-$15,000 depending on import complexity. Above $100M: typically Big Law engagement, but we provide co-counsel or tariff-specialist work to law firms on ~$15,000-$35,000 basis.
2-week turnaround
Standard turnaround 2 weeks from engagement letter signing and target document access. Faster turnaround available for $1,500-$3,500 expedite fee.
Output: written DD report
Final deliverable: written report covering each area above, with quantified exposure where possible, identified recoverable refunds, and prioritized post-close action list. Suitable for inclusion in deal documentation or as input to QofE schedules.
How we coordinate with deal counsel
We work alongside deal counsel and the financial DD team. Our scope is tariff-specific; we do not duplicate the financial DD or legal QofE work. Our report integrates as a tariff-focused supplement.
Post-close work
Where the DD identifies recoverable refunds or USMCA qualification opportunities, we offer post-close engagement to actually file the refunds and complete the qualification work. Typically priced as separate engagement.
Frequently asked questions
How does this differ from a Big Law tariff opinion?
Big Law provides legal-quality opinions for deals over $50M typically at $50k+ engagements. Our DD Snapshot is operational-quality and quantified for deals in the $5M-$100M range at $8k-$15k.
Can I include this in my purchase agreement?
The DD report itself is informational. Specific representations and warranties about tariff matters belong in the legal documentation; our report supports those reps with quantified data.
Do you do pre-LOI quick-look reviews?
Yes. A 5-day quick-look review at $3,500-$6,000 covers the most material risks and helps inform LOI structure or kill the deal early.
Who is the typical client?
PE firms acquiring import-dependent businesses; strategic acquirers; sell-side advisers preparing targets for sale; lender side advising on collateral value of import inventory.
Can you work post-close on identified recovery items?
Yes. IEEPA refund filings, USMCA qualification work, classification corrections – we can engage post-close on a separate basis. Often the DD identifies $50k-$500k of recoverable duty that justifies post-close engagement.
Get started
Book a Tariff DD Snapshot for your active deal – $8,000-$15,000 fixed fee, 2-week turnaround.