Manufacturing in the Age of Tariff Volatility Manufacturers have fixed production processes and customer commitments that constrain their ability to respond to tariff changes. But they also have more optimization levers available than other importers. Assessing Manufacturing Tariff Exposure Bill-of-materials analysis for key products. Model tariff impact on product-level profitability. Assess competitive exposure relative to…
The Most Underutilized Refund Program in U.S. Trade Duty drawback dates back to 1789. The concept: when duties are paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported, the government refunds up to 99 percent. Industry estimates suggest only a small fraction of eligible duties are actually recovered, leaving billions unclaimed. Types of Duty Drawback Manufacturing…
Every Dollar of Duty Is a Dollar Off Your Margin There is often a significant gap between what importers actually pay and what they are required to pay. That gap exists because the tariff code is complex, multiple duty reduction mechanisms are available but underutilized, and most importers lack the specialized knowledge needed to optimize…