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Webinar Summary for Turning Tariffs Into Profit: Winning With Duty Drawback
Quick recap
This webinar breaks down the fast-changing tariff environment and shows how companies can use the U.S. Customs duty drawback program to turn rising duty costs into cash refunds. Presenter Andrew Galloway (SVP, J.M. Rodgers) explains where tariffs stand now, what may be coming next, and how to prepare your organization so you can act no matter how policy shifts.
Summary
Andrew outlines the recent wave of tariff actions and why tariffs have become a durable feature of trade policy rather than a short-term blip. He explains how these shifts affect import costs, planning, and risk, and frames duty drawback as a proven, long-standing mechanism to offset duty impact tied to exports.
Duty Drawback Fundamentals
The session covers the core drawback paths at a high level (unused/direct identification, unused/substitution, and manufacturing substitution), where each tends to apply, and why tailoring to your specific supply chain matters. Attendees learn which categories of duties generally fit into drawback and which typically do not, keeping the focus on concepts rather than legal fine print.
Preparation & Readiness
Andrew emphasizes building internal readiness: aligning teams (compliance, logistics, finance, IT), standardizing data and documentation, and setting a practical cadence with your provider. The message is to put foundational pieces in place now so you’re positioned to pursue refunds efficiently as conditions evolve.
Strategic Takeaways
The webinar encourages companies to view drawback as part of a broader cost-mitigation strategy. Rather than waiting on policy outcomes, organizations can extend their runway, understand eligibility, and establish consistent processes that support claims and withstand audits, creating resilience in the face of tariff uncertainty.
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