Navigating Trade Volatility

Facing Rising Tariffs? Get Strategic With Cost Recovery!

• Understand how duty drawback offsets tariff and supply chain costs.
• Learn how U.S. importers can recover up to 99% of eligible duties.
• Discover strategies to fund resilience without cutting margins.

As global trade becomes increasingly volatile, U.S. businesses that depend on imports face mounting pressure to maintain operational resilience while managing rising costs. Traditional supply chain goals of stability and efficiency have been upended by persistent disruptions, including escalating tariffs, climate-related events, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Recent policy changes, such as expanded Section 301 tariffs and the 2025 “fentanyl tariffs” under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), have added further uncertainty and financial strain.

In response, many companies have turned to strategies like supplier diversification, nearshoring, and inventory buffering. While these efforts help maintain supply chain continuity, they come at a significant cost. In this environment, cost recovery—not just cost reduction—has become essential. This white paper highlights duty drawback as one of the most effective yet underutilized tools for financial resilience. By allowing businesses to recover up to 99% of duties, taxes, and fees on exported or destroyed goods, the program can unlock substantial capital.

The paper also explores how the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) modernized the drawback process and made it more accessible. Although claiming drawback remains complex, businesses that invest in digital infrastructure are well-positioned to meet the program’s data and documentation requirements. Partnering with a specialist like J.M. Rodgers Co. offers a practical path to maximize recovery and strengthen financial flexibility in today’s uncertain trade landscape.

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