The White House has announced new Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and wood products, citing risks to U.S. mills, supply chains, and infrastructure needs. Tariffs range from 10% on softwood lumber to as high as 50% on cabinetry by 2026. Importantly, the proclamation confirms that duty drawback remains eligible, allowing importers who re-export qualifying products to recover up to 99% of duties paid.

White House Issues Executive Order to Implement New Reciprocal Tariff Structure On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that…

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….

If your business imports goods into the United States, you’ve likely heard of duty drawback. However, you may not be aware of the…

Duty drawback is a common term within the logistics industry, but what is duty drawback, and why should your business care? Many companies could bolster their bottom line by claiming duty refunds for various types of freight.

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.

A failed CBP audit is potentially disastrous for your business. Fortunately, there are steps you can take right now to prepare for your duty drawback audit. It just takes a little preparation, strong record-keeping, and some business smarts.

Every bit of cost savings you can manage is important in today’s business environment. That’s why companies participate in duty drawback programs

To maximize duty drawbacks, you need a well-planned strategy. Here are some tips to help your business get started.