Duty Drawback
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.
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.
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.
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!
Dedicated account team
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duty Drawback Case Studies
Duty Drawback News
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By David Verkaik, VP of Drawback Development, J. M. Rodgers Co., Inc.On September 13, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection released CSMS (Cargo Systems Messaging Service) #49358330, which gave drawback claimants specific instructions concerning the transition to...
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...
Have You Checked Your Drawback Eligibility?
With all the changes that have come to tariffs and Customs regulations over the last several years, it’s worth every importer asking themselves if they have checked their potential for duty drawback returns lately. Increased duties on huge amounts of products as well...
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.
- Manufacturing Direct Identification
- Manufacturing Substitution
- USMCA Manufacturing
- Rejected Merchandise and Returns after sold at retail
- Unused Direct Identification
- Unused Substitution
- Petroleum Derivatives
- Packaging Material
- Destruction
- Drawback Sharing
- Petroleum Derivatives Drawback
- Unused Substitution Drawback