Tag: Duty Recovery


  • 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…

  • The Hidden Opportunity in Duty Refunds Every year, businesses leave billions of dollars on the table in overpaid customs duties. Whether through misclassification, failure to claim preferential tariff treatment, over-valuation, or simply not knowing that a refund mechanism exists, importers routinely pay more than they owe. Tariff refund consulting exists to close that gap. A…