Importer Guide

A Practical Overview for U.S. Importers

A plain-language walk-through of what tariff recovery is, who may qualify, and how a preliminary review typically works.

What Tariff Recovery Generally Means

Tariff recovery generally refers to the process of exploring whether an importer may be able to recover tariffs previously paid on qualifying entries, subject to the applicable legal, regulatory, and administrative framework. Whether a specific company may qualify depends on many factors and is determined through review by experienced third-party professionals.

Who Typically Explores a Review

Companies with meaningful import volume over recent years often explore whether a preliminary review makes sense. Industry alone does not determine eligibility.

What a Preliminary Review Looks Like

  1. 1. A short eligibility checker gathers general information.
  2. 2. If it looks appropriate to move forward, the recovery team follows up.
  3. 3. A more detailed application is completed at your pace.
  4. 4. The recovery team manages the technical process from there.

Already Filed?

Companies that have already filed may want to explore whether advance funding may be available through third-party providers.