My Company Is The Importer of Record
Your company filed the customs entries and is responsible for the duties paid. Start the tariff refund application directly.
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Apply for Your IEEPA Tariff Refund Application
Begin your application through Tariff Refund Agency to determine whether your imports qualify for eligible IEEPA tariff refund opportunities.
Specialized IEEPA Tariff Refund
No Upfront Recovery Cost
Human-in-the-Loop Review
Import Entry Deadline Tracking
Why This Matters
Eligible IEEPA tariff refund claims are subject to strict filing deadlines. Starting early helps ensure eligible entries are filed before their deadlines expire.
Are You The Importer Of Record?
The Importer of Record is the party legally responsible for the customs entry and the duties paid. Identifying the correct party determines your next step.
Already Filed? You May Still Have Recovery Opportunities
Many importers assume receiving a refund means the recovery process is complete. All 3 phases need to filed separately.
Review My Existing ClaimI'm Not Sure
If you are unsure who the Importer of Record is, a guidance consultation can help clarify your situation before you proceed.
Schedule Guidance ConsultationPROCESSING CENTER INSIGHT
Every Shipment Follows Its Own Filing Timeline
Each customs entry has its own liquidation date and filing window. Importers with regular shipments may have multiple deadlines approaching simultaneously. Identifying your entries early allows tariff refund specialists to prioritize those closest to expiration.
Why Acting Now Matters
Once an entry liquidates, a 180-day protest window begins. Waiting may allow eligible entries to fall outside the filing window permanently.
1
Entry Liquidates
CBP liquidates the customs entry, finalizing the duties paid.
2
180-Day Window Opens
The protest or CAPE filing window begins from the liquidation date.
3
File Within Deadline
The appropriate protest or CAPE submission must be filed within 180 days.
4
Specialist Review
Tariff Refund Agency reviews the filing and manages the tariff refund process.
1
Entry Liquidates
CBP liquidates the customs entry, finalizing the duties paid.
2
180-Day Window Opens
The protest or CAPE filing window begins from the liquidation date.
3
File Within Deadline
The appropriate protest or CAPE submission must be filed within 180 days.
4
Specialist Review
Tariff Refund Agency reviews the filing and manages the tariff refund process.
Why Businesses Choose Tariff Refund Agency
Recovering eligible IEEPA tariffs involves more than filing paperwork. See how Tariff Refund Agency helps businesses navigate the tariff refund process with specialized expertise, deadline management, and refund support.
Tariff Refund Process
On Your Own
With Tariff Refund Agency
Filing Expertise
Research the recovery process, applicable filing requirements, and documentation independently.
Licensed customs brokers, trade compliance professionals, and specialized trade counsel help coordinate the recovery process.
Deadline Management
Monitor liquidation dates, filing windows, and deadlines yourself.
Time-sensitive entries are prioritized to help protect eligible recovery opportunities before filing deadlines pass.
Entry Review
Review ACE data, entries, and supporting records manually.
Import data is analyzed to help identify potentially eligible IEEPA tariff refund opportunities.
Documentation
Determine which records, entry data, and supporting documents are required.
The team helps organize the information and documentation needed to move the recovery process forward.
Upfront Cost
Potential professional fees, internal staff time, and administrative costs may apply.
The initial eligibility review is provided at no upfront cost. Engagement terms are explained before tariff refund work begins.
Recovery Tracking
Track filing progress, deadlines, and claim status manually.
Tariff refund progress, important milestones, and available information are tracked throughout the process.
Advance Funding
Identify and coordinate potential funding options independently.
Qualified importers may have access to advance funding through approved third-party funding partners.
Filing Expertise
On Your Own
Research the recovery process, applicable filing requirements, and documentation independently.
With Tariff Refund Agency
Licensed customs brokers, trade compliance professionals, and specialized trade counsel help coordinate the recovery process.
Deadline Management
On Your Own
Monitor liquidation dates, filing windows, and deadlines yourself.
With Tariff Refund Agency
Time-sensitive entries are prioritized to help protect eligible recovery opportunities before filing deadlines pass.
Entry Review
On Your Own
Review ACE data, entries, and supporting records manually.
With Tariff Refund Agency
Import data is analyzed to help identify potentially eligible IEEPA tariff refund opportunities.
Documentation
On Your Own
Determine which records, entry data, and supporting documents are required.
With Tariff Refund Agency
The team helps organize the information and documentation needed to move the recovery process forward.
Upfront Cost
On Your Own
Potential professional fees, internal staff time, and administrative costs may apply.
With Tariff Refund Agency
The initial eligibility review is provided at no upfront cost. Engagement terms are explained before tariff refund work begins.
Recovery Tracking
On Your Own
Track filing progress, deadlines, and claim status manually.
With Tariff Refund Agency
Tariff refund progress, important milestones, and available information are tracked throughout the process.
Advance Funding
On Your Own
Identify and coordinate potential funding options independently.
With Tariff Refund Agency
Qualified importers may have access to advance funding through approved third-party funding partners.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start your IEEPA Tariff Refund Application or schedule a brief Guidance Call if you would like help determining the best place to begin.
Tariff Refund Strategy Session
Qualified importers are invited to a complimentary Tariff Refund Strategy Session conducted by Tariff Refund Agency. If you begin with a Guidance Call, Tariff Refund Processing Center can help schedule the appropriate session for your situation.
Import History
Review of your import entries, duty payments, and recovery eligibility.
Filing Priorities
Identification of time-sensitive entries and approaching filing deadlines.
Eligible Tariff Refund Opportunities
Evaluation of potential IEEPA tariff refund opportunities across all applicable filing phases.
Documentation
Review of the records and supporting documentation needed to move forward.
Tariff Refund Strategy Sessions are conducted by Tariff Refund Agency. Tariff Refund Processing Center can help schedule the appropriate session for your situation.
Want to Talk First?
If you’d like to better understand the tariff refund process, discuss your Importer of Record status, or determine the best place to start before submitting your application, schedule a Guidance Consultation. We’ll answer your questions and help you identify the right next step for your situation.
SCHEDULE GUIDANCE CONSULTATIONCommon Importer Questions
Straight answers to the questions importers ask most often.
My shipment arrived months ago, so I probably missed the opportunity.
Not necessarily. Each customs entry has its own liquidation date and filing deadline. Many importers have entries with different timelines. Tariff Refund Agency can determine whether eligible filing opportunities may still exist.
My customs broker handled everything.
That’s common. Tariff Refund Agency works alongside your existing customs broker. There is no requirement to change brokers to pursue eligible tariff refund opportunities.
I’ve already filed for a tariff refund.
You may still have additional filing opportunities. Depending on your situation, additional filing phases or eligible entries may still exist. Learn when a review may be beneficial.
I’m not sure if my company is the Importer of Record.
Many businesses are unsure. If a customs broker or consolidator handled your imports, a brief Guidance Consultation can help determine the appropriate next step before beginning the tariff refund application. Schedule a Guidance Call.
What if my company imported throughout the year?
Each customs entry follows its own filing timeline. Businesses importing regularly may have multiple entries with different filing deadlines. Starting earlier helps identify eligible tariff refund opportunities before filing windows expire.
My employer is the IOR. Can I set up a strategy call for them?
Yes. You can schedule a Guidance Call on behalf of your employer. We’ll help identify the appropriate next step and connect you with the right Tariff Refund Agency team for your situation. Schedule a Guidance Call.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your company is the Importer of Record, start the IEEPA tariff refund application now to allow Tariff Refund Agency to evaluate your entries before filing deadlines pass.