Featured In
Recover your IEEPA tariff refund with Freight Right. Licensed customs brokerage handling filing, documentation, and tracking from start to finish. Get your refund faster.
When your business has paid tariffs that may be eligible for refund, you need more than guidance, you need a licensed customs brokerage that can execute the process correctly and efficiently.
Freight Right helps importers identify, file, and secure IEEPA tariff refunds with precision, speed, and full transparency so you recover what you’re owed without the operational burden.
An IEEPA tariff refund allows importers to recover duties paid on qualifying goods but the process is not straightforward.
Filing requires:
Accurate classification and eligibility review
Complete and compliant documentation
Proper submission through customs channels
Ongoing tracking and follow-up
Most businesses don’t pursue refunds because the process is time-consuming and easy to get wrong.
Freight Right manages the entire IEEPA tariff refund process from start to finish so you don’t miss recoverable funds.
Our tariff refund services are built for businesses that import goods and want to recover unnecessary costs without disrupting operations.
We work with:
Logistics & Supply Chain Teams: Those managing imports and compliance across shipments
Procurement Leaders: Individuals and teams focused on reducing landed costs
Finance & Cost Control Teams: Parties looking to recover margin from past imports
Import/Export Managers: Responsible for documentation and filings
Business Owners, Founders and Key Stake Holders: Groups wearing many hats including overseeing logistics duties.
IEEPA refunds are time-sensitive, and the timing is not flexible.
Every customs entry follows a defined lifecycle. After approximately 314 days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection liquidates the entry, which means the file is closed and the duties are finalized.
Once that happens, recovering an IEEPA refund becomes significantly more difficult.
You may still have options, but they are no longer simple. CBP may require filing a protest, pursuing additional administrative steps, or waiting for future guidance that may or may not be issued.
Talk to our customs team today about securing your refund.
Most importers are aware that IEEPA refunds exist, but they have not taken action to recover them.
In many cases, they assume the refund will be small, uncertain, or not worth the effort. In other cases, they intend to come back to it later but never do.
When we review their accounts, the outcome is almost always the same.
What they expected to be a minor refund turns into a meaningful amount often tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Some importers approach IEEPA refunds with skepticism. They assume the outcome is uncertain or dependent on future developments.
That is not the case.
IEEPA refunds are based on a defined process. If your entries qualify, the refund is already embedded in your historical filings.You are guaranteed a refund.
We have worked with importers who initially dismissed the opportunity, only to move forward once they understood the actual amounts tied to their entries.
In nearly every case, the response is the same. They did not realize how much they were eligible to recover.
If you have used multiple brokers or carriers, your entries are likely distributed across different filings and systems.
That does not limit your ability to recover your IEEPA refund.
With the proper authorization, Freight Right can identify all eligible entries across your ACE account, including those filed by other brokers, and consolidate them into a single, coordinated filing strategy.
You do not need to coordinate across multiple parties or attempt to reconstruct your filing history.
The opportunity to recover tariffs is real but execution is where most claims fail.
Here’s what the process involves:
Identify Eligible Shipments
Review import history to determine which entries qualify
Collect Supporting Documentation
Entry summaries, invoices, and import records must be complete and accurate
Prepare and File the Claim
Submission must meet strict regulatory requirements
Track and Follow Through
Claims require monitoring, updates, and communication
Handled incorrectly, this process leads to delays or missed refunds entirely but handled correctly, it results in recovered capital.
We handle the entire process so your team stays focused on operations while we manage the filing.
Consultation & Eligibility Review
We evaluate your imports and quickly identify refund opportunities
Documentation & Data Collection
We guide your team through exactly what’s needed—no guesswork or back-and-forth
Claim Preparation & Submission
As a licensed customs brokerage, we file your claim accurately and efficiently
Tracking & Communication
We actively monitor your claim and keep you informed throughout the process
Refund Secured
You recover funds without managing the complexity internally
Need help with broader import operations? Explore our customs brokerage services.
Not all providers can execute tariff refund filings properly.
For almost 20 years Freight Right has helped importers around the world ensure their goods depart from and arrive in theFreight Right is built for this.
Licensed Customs Brokerage: Freight Right's in-house customs brokerage manages the filing and tracking process from start to finish. If there's an issue with your refund Freight Right's team is a call away and reachable 24/7.
Speed to Response: Fast turnaround on assessments and onboarding
Accurate, Compliant Filings: Reduce risk of delays or rejection
Clear, Ongoing Communication: No black box process. Our team is with you from setting up your ACH account with US Customs & Border Protection through to your refund.
End-to-End Management: From eligibility to refund, we handle it
Want to learn more about our team? Visit our About Freight Right page.
If you are unsure how much you are eligible to recover, the first step is straightforward.
We will review your account, identify all eligible entries, and quantify your IEEPA refund opportunity.
Get started by talking to our customs brokerage team.
How do I get an IEEPA tariff refund?
You need to identify eligible imports, prepare documentation, and file correctly through customs. Freight Right manages this entire process for you.
How long does the tariff refund process take?
Timelines vary, but accurate filing and active management significantly reduce delays.
What documents are required?
Import records, entry summaries, and supporting documentation. We guide you through exactly what’s needed.
Can I file a tariff refund myself?
Yes—but errors or incomplete filings can delay or prevent approval. Most businesses choose expert support to ensure accuracy.
What impacts how quickly I receive my refund?
Filing accuracy, documentation completeness, and ongoing follow-up all play a role.