Many importers are focused on the latest IEEPA tariff refunds while overlooking a potentially larger opportunity buried in years of import history. Misclassified HTS codes, unclaimed duty drawback, missed trade preferences and prior duty overpayments may be costing your business significant capital. TLT Commerce Group coordinates a comprehensive, no-cost initial review to identify opportunities, explain what may be recoverable and guide the process from analysis through qualified filing support.
Request Your Free AnalysisIEEPA refund eligibility is only one piece of a comprehensive duty recovery strategy. Depending on the transaction and claim type, some duty drawback programs generally permit claims within five years of importation; other refund routes have much shorter filing deadlines. In selected historical situations, a broader multi-year review may be warranted, but a 10-year refund right is not generally available. We review the actual records and applicable deadlines before making any recovery estimate.
Review product classifications, customs entry lines and applicable exclusions for potential overpayment and future savings.
Analyze imported goods that were re-exported, incorporated into exported products or otherwise eligible for qualifying drawback treatment.
From secure data gathering and eligibility analysis to filing coordination, documentation and follow-up with qualified specialists.
Assess potentially eligible historical IEEPA duty payments and applicable refund procedures.
Independently examine product classifications to identify potential overpayments and future compliance risks.
Review eligible imported merchandise subsequently exported or destroyed under applicable drawback rules.
Discuss import volumes, products, customs broker setup and the opportunity.
Coordinate authorized access to CBP ACE import records or assist with account setup.
Review entry history, classifications, duties and potential recovery paths.
Receive a findings summary outlining opportunities, eligibility and next steps.
Where appropriate, coordinate with qualified customs professionals on claims and follow-through.
Refunds are not automatic. Eligibility, deadlines, documentation and processing times depend on the entry and current CBP procedures. No specific recovery amount or timeline is guaranteed.
The following examples were supplied by a specialist service partner and are presented for illustration, subject to independent verification. They are not represented as TLT Commerce Group client recoveries.
Case-study figures and turnaround statements are partner-supplied and unverified; results vary.