Tariff rulings, CBP guidance, and trade policy changes, explained by licensed drawback specialists. What actually changes for your recovery program, and what to do about it.
The new Section 301 forced-labor tariffs (10–12.5% on 60 economies, effective July 24, 2026) are recoverable through duty drawback. Here's what that means for your refunds.
When the President’s April 2, 2026 proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) imposed a default 100% ad valorem duty on imports of patented pharmaceuticals and
Reciprocal tariffs from the Trump administration are now confirmed duty drawback eligible, creating a major opportunity to recover tariffs on imports tied to exports.
Reciprocal tariffs from the Trump administration are now confirmed duty drawback eligible, creating a major opportunity to recover tariffs on imports tied to exports.
A proposed change to the tariff classification of whiskies would expand use of 19 USC 1313(j)(2) unused merchandise substitution drawback and create major excise tax savings for U.S. producers and importers if enacted.
On March 23, 2022, the USTR reinstated Section 301 exclusions for certain products previously subject to China tariffs.
Since mid-2018, Section 301 tariffs have impacted U.S. companies, affecting roughly $500 billion in goods imported from China.
Is recoverable duty being left on the table? Drawback matching methods can drastically change the recovery landscape of a company's duty drawback program.
The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2016 (known by its acronym TFTEA) dramatically changed the playing field for drawback claimants.
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