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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
Duty Drawback Simplified
Duty drawback is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows businesses to reclaim up to 99% of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods that are later exported or destroyed.
It’s a powerful tool for companies to reduce costs, increase cash flow, and stay competitive in the global marketplace.
“Drawback is the refund, reduction or waiver in whole or in part of customs duties assessed or collected upon importation of an article or materials which are subsequently exported”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Source
How JMR Can Help With Duty Drawback
J.M. Rodgers Co. is a family-owned and operated business with a rich tradition of serving and providing unparalleled support to our valued customers. Since 1952, JMR has been 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. We have become the largest drawback filer by volume in the United States, and our track record with US Customs is perfect!
Duty drawback can be difficult, time-consuming, and intimidating overall. However, through our experience, customer service model, and technological solutions, JMR continues to differentiate itself from the competition by offering unparalleled support and expertise—and we look forward to continuing that tradition today!
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 led by experts and LCBs, and our customer service model is centered around continuous process improvement. JMR is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company, and this quality management system is, at the end of the day, primarily focused on customer satisfaction, resulting in a hands-on approach to account management built on communication, trust, and impeccable service.
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.
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 country?
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.
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.
Duty Drawback Requirements
To benefit from the drawback, your company must identify the duties paid on the imported material. The import entry summary and its corresponding import invoice are the documentation needed.
The Best In Duty Drawback
If your business is involved in importing and exporting goods to and from the United States, you could be eligible for duty drawback. This program offers a 99% refund on duties paid for goods that are imported and then subsequently exported. Even if your business doesn’t handle both importing and exporting directly, you may still qualify if these activities occur at any point in your supply chain.
Duty Drawback Case Studies
Duty Drawback News
New 25% Tariff on India for Russian Oil Imports – Duty Drawback Still Eligible
President Trump has imposed a new 25% IEEPA Russian Oil tariff on all goods from India effective August 27, 2025, with duty drawback still available for eligible re-exports and destroyed goods.
CBP Issues Guidance for New Reciprocal Tariffs Effective August 7
CBP has issued detailed guidance on the implementation of reciprocal tariffs under the Executive Order signed July 31.
Tariffs, Trade, and Duty Drawback: Insights from the AAEI Panel with J.M. Rodgers
At this year’s AAEI conference, J.M. Rodgers’ Andrew Galloway and Sean Dunne hosted a rapid-fire panel discussion focused on duty drawback in today’s shifting trade landscape. With tariffs continuing to impact the bottom line for importers and exporters, the session...
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.