Question: We are submitting a privilege application and have a question. The application asks for our inventory method, which is direct identification, we do not use FIFO, LIFO, etc., but track by item/lot number through the supply chain. It also asks for sample documents, import and export. Does anyone know if CBP would prefer if […]
Question: Looking for beginner steps for starting a duty drawback program. What is the mapping for the process, application process, ruling process, etc……………… Can a Self-filer file their own claims through ACE. Currently ACE Account Self0filer – Importer – Exporter. Self-file through a 3rd Party so have access to the import data to file claims […]
Question: We submitted a duty drawback claim in 2020. In 2021 CBP did a desk review and everything requested was submitted. In Jan. 25, they asked for additional ITIN’s, which were provided. In their review, they found a piece count discrepancy on one ITIN and denied. liquidated the entire claim. It was a clerical error, […]
Question: We are going to start do duty drawback and have a part we import from both China and India, it is the identical item, HTS code and part number. Our inventory tracks by part number import to export. Our boxes are marked with the country of origin, but we move them to put in […]
Question: I am starting a duty drawback program at my company. I was wondering if, after its successful implementation, if the duty drawback coordinator (me) should receive some kind of commission and if so, how much should that commission be? Also, for service providers, I have a first quote for acting as the broker for […]
Question: For raw materials imported into Canada that are being surtaxed at 25%, used in manufacturing and then the finished good is exported back to the US, we should be able to apply for duty drawback to CBSA, correct? Answer 1: Yes, but as of this week, a Surtax Remission Order was put in place. […]
Question: I am attempting to get ready for senior management approval for our company’s first duty drawback program. I am going through the eCFR and finding many requirements, such as accounting method, a bank account, document requirements, a bond requirement, etc. If there were a guide out there called “Getting Ready for Duty Drawback”, that […]
Question: We import parts from China, pay duty/tax. The parts are sent to Mexico for assembly and returned to the US within 3 years and pay duty/tax on the advanced in value, 9802. We then export the assembled, (finished goods) to various countries. We have an approved duty drawback manufacturing ruling request, but it was […]
Question: We are going to be applying for duty drawback combined privileges. Regarding the accounting methods, 19 CFR 190.14, we so not use any of those described, but we use a direct identification through our inventory system. Our broker is telling us that since it isn’t one of those listed, we are required get request […]
Question: We import components/parts from Europe and pay duty on those components/parts. We then export to Canada for processing, assembly, testing, etc. which results in a substantial transformation of a machine and a new HTS number. When it comes back into the US, we have been claiming USMCA (who knows what will happen in March). […]
Question: Like everyone, I see the February 1 Executive Orders on the Northern and Southern Borders, as well as on China. Does anyone have any definitive information on whether goods already entered into the U.S. from Canada, China, Mexico and duty paid, prior to the date of these orders will still be able to […]
Question: If the additional 25% tariffs do materialize, my assumption is that we can claw that back via duty drawback. Is that a safe assumption? Could there be any conditions or nuances that would prevent drawback as an avenue to recover these additional tariffs? Answer 1: It will depend on the specifics outlined in the […]
