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Excise Tax Refunds
Duty drawback has been a boon for importers and exporters for years that has allowed them to claim refunds on tariffs and duties paid on products exported. But more than just duties are eligible to be refunded by a drawback- excise taxes are also able to be pursued.

Container Crunch and Contracts
Entering into the third month of 2021, shippers are still seeing the same issues with global congestion and equipment shortages that have plagued the entire cargo industry since the latter half of 2020. Without the ability to have the equipment and space to move cargo, shippers are increasingly unable to effectively meet their customers’ demands.

JMR Tracking and Global Visibility
At JM Rodgers, we are always seeking to improve the service and experience we give to our clients. As Customs brokers and freight forwarders, we know that it’s important that our clients always have access to the most up to date information on their shipments- and to do that, we are soon unveiling a brand new custom-designed tracking system for our clients.

Tariff Policy Outlook
The imposition of Section 301 tariffs on products from China has been the largest duty increase seen by US importers in many years, and as such remains a continual topic that our clients ask us about frequently. The most common inquiry we receive from our customers is...

J.M. Rodgers Disaster Recovery
Right now as this is being written, people from all over the northeastern part of the United States from Maryland to Pennsylvania and through all of New England are digging out from a winter storm that dumped more than two feet of snow on many areas, including more...