Duty drawback audits verify that claims comply with U.S. Customs regulations and are supported by accurate documentation. Learn how CBP drawback audits work and how companies can prepare to minimize compliance risks.
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.
Tariffs continue to play a significant role in shaping global trade and influencing the cost structures of U.S. importers and exporters. From Section 201 safeguard measures to Section 232 national security tariffs and the broad reach of Section 301 actions, understanding how these programs work and where duty drawback may apply is essential. This article provides a clear overview of the major U.S. tariff mechanisms, their scope, and their potential implications for businesses engaged in international trade. (Updated: February 3, 2026)
Asking the right questions before choosing a freight forwarding company helps ensure the optimal handling of your goods — both in terms of…
Duty drawback deadlines are governed by a strict five-year statutory window. Learn how the five-year rule affects tariff refunds and how to prevent recoverable duties from expiring.
Excise taxes paid on imported goods may be recoverable through duty drawback when those goods are later exported or destroyed. This article explains how excise tax refunds work under drawback law, what changed under TFTEA, and what recent court decisions mean for importers.
When beginning a duty drawback program, it is necessary to consider the best type of drawback for the specific situation each claimant is…
Many industries are staring at a large increase in their product costs this week, as the first wave of temporary exclusions is set to expire on Friday, with an additional group of them set to expire in later September. Thus far there has been no indication that the government will be extending any exclusions- and importers will be stuck on the hook for these increases.
JM Rodgers has been hard at work for the last few months remotely, with all of our staff able to work safely sheltered at home. In this time we have been able to maintain a healthy and well-provided-for workforce, still able to offer the same level of service and attention to our clients.
Volatility is hitting worldwide markets in the face of the global pandemic, leading to uncertain presents and futures for many companies. Primarily, companies are looking out for their bottom line and trying to find ways to add to it in the face of economic instability.
There are a few different ways that imports and exports can be matched for a duty drawback refund, depending on the specifics of each individual company’s supply chain. Today I want to introduce direct Identification drawback- a method where a claimant must trace products all the way from import through exports and cannot simply substitute similar products on a part number or HTS code.
Written by Jamie Rodgers, CEO of J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. Duty drawback is all about data in duty drawback. For many years now,…
Written by Jamie Rodgers, CEO of J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. In only a few weeks, new tariffs will go into place under what…
Written by Jamie Rodgers, CEO of J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. The trade war rages on. In an unexpected move, President Trump announced last…
Written by Jamie Rodgers, CEO of J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. With seemingly no end in sight to the new tariffs, more and more…
Written by Jamie Rodgers, CEO of J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. A little over a week ago the trade community was thrown into what…
At the close of April, it looked like the US and China were well on their way to establishing a trade deal that…
Many importers assume that if they utilize a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), duty drawback becomes unnecessary. In reality, both programs can effectively complement…
Last week, due to their court-imposed deadline, CBP released the final Duty Drawback Regulations (Modernized Drawback). These regulations institute the new processes for…
Across the country, thousands of importers are dealing with the cost impact that new “section 301” tariffs have brought to their bottom line….
The Trade Act of 1974 promotes the development of an open, nondiscriminatory, and fair world economic system to stimulate fair and free competition…
If you work at a business that is contemplating or currently involved in the import of goods to the United States, then you…