Tariff refund estimation depends on refund type. IEEPA refunds via CAPE: IEEPA-attributable duty (10% or 15%) plus statutory interest. Drawback: up to 99% of duty paid on imported components subsequently exported. Protests: contested duty plus interest. We provide free preliminary estimates based on your import documentation.
This guide covers Tariff Refund Calculator. Refund and recovery work spans multiple statutes and mechanisms – drawback, CAPE refunds, PSCs, protests, reliquidation under § 1520.
For SMB importers, the practical implementation depends on volume, sector, and operational structure.
IEEPA refund estimation
Pull IEEPA-attributable amount from CBP Form 7501 box 35-37. Apply IRS quarterly rate × time elapsed for interest. Sum across eligible entries.
Drawback estimation
Total duty paid on imported components × 0.95 (typical recovery percentage) × percentage exported within 5 years.
Protest estimation
Contested duty amount plus statutory interest. Limited to 180-day post-liquidation window.
Combined recovery scenarios
Many SMB importers have eligibility across multiple refund types simultaneously. Scenario analysis identifies optimal filing approach.
Frequently asked questions
When is this most relevant?
For SMB importers facing audit, refund opportunity, or compliance gap remediation.
What documentation matters?
CBP forms, supporting records, supplier certificates, and BOM analysis as applicable.
What is the timeline?
Simple matters 2-4 weeks; complex audits or refund filings 3-12 months.
What does this cost?
Project scope $5,000-$45,000 depending on complexity. Refund work often on contingency.
How do I begin?
Book a 15-minute scoping call. We confirm fit before any engagement.
Get started
Run a refund opportunity audit on your import history. Free preliminary estimate.