Guides, explainers, and practical tools from a working customs broker. No jargon walls. No gated content. Just the information importers actually need.
A comprehensive overview of IEEPA tariff rollbacks, refund eligibility, the CAPE portal filing process, and how to determine whether your entries qualify for recovery. Updated with the latest executive order changes.
Read the GuideThe 7501 is the single most important document in U.S. importing — and most importers have never actually read one. This guide walks through every field that matters for duty verification and refund screening.
Read guideThese three tariff programs get conflated constantly — by importers, by calculators, and sometimes by brokers. Here's how they differ, why it matters for refunds, and how to tell which one applies to your entries.
Read explainerThe CAPE portal is how you file for IEEPA refunds with CBP. This guide covers account setup, data requirements, filing procedures, and the common mistakes that get claims rejected or delayed.
Read guideMost tariff misapplication starts with the same mistake: assuming a tariff applies based on material or origin before confirming the HTS classification. This explainer shows how classification-first thinking prevents overpayment.
Read explainerNot every duty you've paid is eligible for an IEEPA refund. This quick reference covers the tariff programs that look similar but don't qualify — and why the distinction matters for your filing.
Read explainerChapter 99 of the HTSUS is where all the special tariff programs live — and it's where most of the confusion happens. This reference guide maps the most common Chapter 99 codes to their programs and rates.
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