When goods arrive at an American port of entry, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires a lot of information. For import compliance managers and logistics directors, perhaps the most important bit is a two-digit code: the customs entry type.
Whether you’re a seasoned compliance expert or exploring the drawbacks for the first time, discover these trends and statistics to gain actionable insights you can take advantage of today.
Celebrating a Legacy of Customs, Compliance, and Duty Drawback. For 75 years, J.M. Rodgers Co. has helped importers and exporters navigate complex customs regulations, recover duties through the U.S. duty drawback program, and manage international logistics.
Few things in business are as unpredictable as international trade. Whether you’re a CFO, an import/export compliance manager, or a logistics director, you strive for certainty. However, complex customs regulations, supply chain disruptions, and tariff uncertainty can all cause dramatic shifts in strategy.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Accurate Duty Drawback Filing for Trade Compliance Teams.
A new era has dawned for US businesses as the nation’s tariffs on imported foreign goods now stand near the 20% mark, their…
President Trump has imposed a new 25% IEEPA Russian Oil tariff on all goods from India effective August 27, 2025, with duty drawback still available for eligible re-exports and destroyed goods.
CBP has issued detailed guidance on the implementation of reciprocal tariffs under the Executive Order signed July 31.
White House Issues Executive Order to Implement New Reciprocal Tariff Structure On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that…
At this year’s AAEI conference, J.M. Rodgers’ Andrew Galloway and Sean Dunne hosted a rapid-fire panel discussion focused on duty drawback in today’s…
The United States and China have announced a new bilateral trade agreement following high-level negotiations in Geneva. This marks the first joint trade…
If there’s anything that importers need to know in these days of uncertainty over tariffs, it’s how to save money. The answer is…
Starting April 9, 2025, the U.S. has imposed a significantly higher tariff on most imported goods from China. Under a new Executive Order…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reaffirmed that duty drawback is available on the new Reciprocal Tariffs imposed by Executive Order 14257,…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that duty drawback is available for the new reciprocal tariffs imposed under the Executive Order…
Overview: Duty Drawback vs. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) In today’s global trade environment, companies are increasingly focused on recovering costs and optimizing customs duties….
Manufacturing drawback and unused merchandise drawback are the two most common duty drawback programs. Learn how they differ and which may apply to your business.
If you’ve paid duties on goods imported into the United States that were later exported, you’ll want to get as much of that…
Duty drawback allows importers and manufacturers to recover up to 99 percent of eligible duties paid on imported merchandise that is later exported or destroyed. This guide explains what duty drawback is, how it works, and how businesses can maximize refunds while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements.
For U.S. businesses engaging in international logistics, understanding duty drawback — or partnering with someone who does — is a pivotal process.
As an industry leader with a philosophy dedicated to continuous process improvement, J.M. Rodgers excels at challenges in international shipping, regulatory compliance, customs brokerage and duty drawback.
Duty drawback programs allow companies to recover some of their expenses for products not meant to be consumed in the U.S. Since these import-related costs can add up, managing supply chain data and processes is essential.