QUESTION: At this time my company does not participate in the duty drawback program, but now with the increased tariffs on certain items we are looking into the possibility. I have a questions I was hoping to get some feedback. 1) If my company is not the importer of record for the material used in […]
QUESTION: I’m struggling to understand the “lesser of 2 duties” rule, as it applies to the 301 tariffs. It looks like it only applies to mfg drawback. If I import in articles subject to the 301 tariffs, and I export them out in the exact same condition – Can I claim 99% drawback on the […]
QUESTION: 19 U.S. Code § 1862 specifically mentions “imports.” By what authority, then, is the President allowed to ban Drawback? Exports are not mentioned in that section at all. ========== Answers: I think that the question is not whether the president has the authority to “ban” drawback – he is not and he […]
QUESTION: So we have been told by our drawback service provider that there is a limit in ACE of only 5000 lines per drawback filing. We have emailed the ACE Drawback desk for confirmation (I sent two emails without any replies or acknowledgment). Can anyone confirm that – and advise if there is a way […]
QUESTION: Our drawback service provider is claiming the changes with Customs to drawback are causing delays, and as a result they have not filed any claims for us this year. They said the delays were caused by the transition to ACE, and everything is more scrutinized now. They said small typos were going through before, […]
QUESTION: Is it possible to claim duty drawback on inventory losses and/or shrinkage? Say we import 100 gallons of juice, and go to export that same inventory, but only get 98 out of pipeline. What happens to the duty on the 2 gallons? Can it be claimed? ========== Answer: No, the remaining 2 gallons cannot […]
QUESTION: We have been challenged to find cost savings and are trying to determine if the UK has a duty drawback program in place similar to the one in the US. The UK has an excise duty drawback system that allows companies to claim back duty on goods that are exported and not consumed in the UK. […]
QUESTION: When can you claim duty drawback when exporting from the US to an FTZ or bonded facility in another country? Can you claim at the time of export from the US? Or, does the claim need to be filed when the goods move from the bonded facility into the commerce of the destination […]
QUESTION: We have goods that we would like to file duty drawback on. We have never filed duty drawback before and would like to clarify the process. Notice of Intent to Export (Form 7553) – When or how many dates before export should we send the Form 7553 to Customs? Is there an email […]
QUESTION: Practically speaking, once Customs reviews, accepts and schedules Drawback claims for payment do they remain subject to the usual time period for further reviews or are they considered closed at that time. Both in the U.S. and Canada. ========== Answer: Desk reviews can occur after your filing. Not sure about the time period. However, […]
QUESTION: I need help on drawback for Re-export shipment which I am not familiar with the process. We sold products to local customers and in turn they sold and exported our products to other countries like Chile or Italy etc.. The customer uses us as the shipper on the B/L which allows us […]
QUESTION: Can a drawback be filed for products imported into the US and then sold to a foreign customer? ========== Yes, as long as it is exported with the 3 year time limit. ========== Yes. As long as the product is exported within the time limit of 3 years from date of import. ========== Yes… […]
