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Duty Drawback

  • Maximize your company’s profitability and cash flow with duty drawback services designed to recover import duties through streamlined processes.
  • Experience hassle-free global trade as our drawback professionals navigate complex customs regulations to unlock savings for your business.
  • Get started today by speaking with our dedicated duty drawback experts
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Are you importing finished goods into the US and a portion is being exported out of the US in the same condition?

Unused/Same Condition Drawback

If your company is importing finished goods into the US and a portion is being exported out of the US in the same condition, you may qualify for Unused/Same Condition Drawback.

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Are you importing components or parts into the US, manufacturing into a finished product and then exporting out of the US?

Manufacturing Drawback

If your company is importing components or parts into the US, manufacturing into a finished product and then exporting out of the US, you may qualify for Manufacturing Drawback.

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Are you importing components and later find they are defective or need to be returned or destroyed?

Retail/Destruction Drawback

If your company is importing components and later find they are defective or need to be returned or destroyed, you may qualify for goods returned after sold at retail or destruction drawback.

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Duty Drawback Simplified

J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with a rich tradition of serving and providing unparalleled support to our valued customers. In operation since 1952, JMR is a recognized leader in the Duty Drawback industry. Our Experts specialize in conducting extensive duty drawback audits and filing drawback claims for every type of drawback across every industry, and we have grown to become the largest filer of drawback by volume in the United States—and our track record with customs is perfect!

Duty Drawback can be difficult, time consuming and overall intimidating. Through our experience, customer service model, and technological solutions, JMR continues to separate from the competition by offering unparalleled support and unparalleled expertise—and we look forward to continuing that tradition today!

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Dedicated account team

Many drawback providers run lean and do not have the resources JMR can provide.  With one of the largest dedicated drawback divisions in the country no claim or company is too large to handle.  We provide every account with a dedicated account team that is led by a team  of experts and LCB’s.  Our customer service model is centered around continuous process improvement.  JMR is ISO-9001-2015 certified company, and this quality management system at the end of the day primary focus is customer satisfaction.  This unique approach created a hands-on approach to account management that is built on communication, trust and results.
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Experience

  • Eight Licensed Customhouse Brokers, with over 100 years of experience
  • Twelve Senior Drawback Account Specialists, with over 208 years of experience
  • Twelve Experienced support staff, with 113 years of experience

Drawback is a complicated process and there are not many experts in the country. JMR is armed with a team of experts that specialize in drawback and drawback only. Our experts are trained to handle any type of drawback and are involved with several associations such as AAEI, ICPA, and NCBAFF to ensure we are always at the forefront of all changes to the regulations that might affect our industry.

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Technology

At JMR we have our own in-house proprietary customs approved software. We understand that drawback is all about the data. This is why we have an IT team of 8 people trained specifically in the drawback field. As Data Experts our IT department has the ability to accelerate the claim process and bring a level of automation and compliance check and balances that is second to none in the industry.

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What Is Duty Drawback

Duty drawback is a refund of 99% of the duties paid on goods imported into the United States that are subsequently exported. Learn the basics. of what duty drawback is and what it means for your business.

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New Duty Drawback Laws

After 12 years of consistent effort on the part of Customs and Trade, The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 was passed into law and signed by the President on February 24, 2016. This law will become effective on February 24, 2018. 

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Duty Drawback Requirements

In order to benefit from drawback, your company must identify the duties paid on the imported material. The documentation needed here is the import entry summary and its corresponding import invoice. 

The Best In Duty Drawback

If you or your business imports and export goods to and from the United States, it’s possible that you may qualify for duty drawback, which is a 99% refund on goods imported into the United States that are subsequently exported. Even if you don’t do both, you may still be able to qualify as long as importing and exporting happen along your supply chain.

Josh Nkomo, Steelite
I wanted to follow up and inform you that [your team] continues to shine and is doing a splendid job for your organization. [They are] a pleasure to work with, always attentive to detail, and very responsive to our inquiries. It is very rare to have people of that caliber in any situation and JM Rodgers is certainly lucky to have [them] on your team. To us, [they are] the face of JM Rodgers and helps the organization put on a great show.
Steelite International
I wanted to follow up and inform you that [your team] continues to shine and is doing a splendid job for your organization. [They are] a pleasure to work with, always attentive to detail, and very responsive to our inquiries. It is very rare to have people of that caliber in any situation and JM Rodgers is certainly lucky to have [them] on your team. To us, [they are] the face of JM Rodgers and helps the organization put on a great show.
Josh Nkomo, Steelite
Josh Nkomo, Logistics Manager
Steelite International
Greg Carter, LCB
J.M. Rodgers was a valuable partner that contributed to our success. They were always available to share insights and identify excellent opportunities to increase refunds.
Global Trade Compliance, Albermarle
J.M. Rodgers was a valuable partner that contributed to our success. They were always available to share insights and identify excellent opportunities to increase refunds.
Greg Carter, LCB
Greg Carter, LCB
Global Trade Compliance, Albermarle
Kim Guimond
J.M. Rodgers has an expert level of knowledge around regulatory & trade compliance. They put together a package wrapped around my exact brokerage needs!
Chief Administrative Officer, Modern Mill
J.M. Rodgers has an expert level of knowledge around regulatory & trade compliance. They put together a package wrapped around my exact brokerage needs!
Kim Guimond
Kim Guimond
Chief Administrative Officer, Modern Mill
Urban Carter
I love the J.M. Rodgers Co. approach to Customs Brokerage services. They are easy to work with, have fantastic staff, and offer nothing but results!
Logistics Director, BCI Brands
I love the J.M. Rodgers Co. approach to Customs Brokerage services. They are easy to work with, have fantastic staff, and offer nothing but results!
Urban Carter
Urban Carter
Logistics Director, BCI Brands

Duty Drawback News

Time Is Running out for Savings

Time Is Running out for Savings

This week, U.S. Customs released data detailing how much they’ve collected overall on new duties. Since its implementation in March of 2018, just under $100 billion in tariffs on 301 duties have been brought in. These duties, paid on imports from China and Europe, are...

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Speak With An Expert To Qualify For Duty Drawback

If you or your business imports and export goods to and from the United States, it’s possible that you may qualify for duty drawback, which is a 99% refund on goods imported into the United States that are subsequently exported. Even if you don’t do both, you may still be able to qualify as long as importing and exporting happen along your supply chain.

Duty Drawback Frequently Asked Questions

Find Out If You Qualify For Duty Drawback

 If you or your business imports and export goods to and from the United States, it’s possible that  you may qualify for duty drawback, which is a 99% refund on goods imported into the United States that are subsequently exported. Even if you don’t do both, you may still be able to qualify as long as importing and exporting happen along your supply chain.

Duty Drawback Specialists

J.M. Rodgers has a team of professionals with a broad background and experience in all phases of international trade. This allows us, collectively, to keep abreast of the latest drawback rulings by U.S. Customs, ensuring that no available drawback opportunities are overlooked. We are business people who appreciate the financial concerns of our clients and therefore are able to offer continuous consultation and analysis of all new financial opportunities. As your company grows, J.M. Rodgers grows with it by adapting to your changing duty drawback needs.

Some companies might be able to handle their own duty drawback program; however, a lot of time can be lost attempting to learn and adhere to applicable regulations. This will result in the loss of potential refunds, since eligible exports expire daily.

A Duty Drawback Program That Works For You

Companies can eliminate substantial costs in labor and overhead by allowing J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. to handle your drawback program. In addition, you will not have to fear the loss of the employee who takes all of their drawback knowledge with them when they retire, get promoted or leave the company. At a time when companies are downsizing, maintaining your own, in house, drawback staff is becoming increasingly difficult.

J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. will become your fully qualified competent staff. We will set up your drawback program so that there is a minimum amount of effort on your part with the maximum drawback recovery allowable.

We prepare the paperwork necessary to obtain your eligibility for the U.S. Customs provision of accelerated payment. Once approved for this, you will obtain your drawback refunds within 6 weeks from the date your drawback claim is filed. We have an excellent working relationship with Customs and Border Protection personnel, at both the port level as well as at headquarters, allowing us the ability to monitor and to expedite the processing of your drawback claims. We will work with your suppliers to gain their cooperation in turning over drawback rights to your company, as well as assist in the preparation of the necessary paperwork.

Types of Duty Drawback

To obtain drawback, a manufacturer or producer of articles intended to be claimed for drawback must first apply for a manufacturing drawback ruling. Learn the different types of drawback and which apply to your business.