Drawback

Questions and answers about  Drawback

  • Drawback line limit

    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 […]

  • Duty drawback claim delays by provider

    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, […]

  • DRAWBACK FOR INVENTORY SHRINKAGE

    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 […]

  • POST ENTRY AUDIT PROVIDERS

    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.  […]

  • DRAWBACK SHIPPING TO AN FTZ

    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 […]

  • INITIATING DRAWBACK PROCESS

    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 […]

  • DRAWBACK FURTHER REVIEWS

    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, […]

  • DRAWBACK RE-EXPORT SCENARIO

    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 […]

  • DRAWBACK SCENARIO

    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… […]

  • COURIER SHIPMENTS DUTY DRAWBACK

    QUESTION: We are running an extensive duty drawback program and have not been claiming drawback on small packages shipped via express couriers.  In these cases, we only usually receive a tracking label from the carrier. What is needed for proof of export to claim drawback on these types of small package shipments? ****************** Answers: In […]

  • DUTY RECOVERY UNUSABLE PRODUCT

    QUESTION: My company imported skim milk from Denmark intended for production.  We realized that we did not have the right certificate, so cannot use the product here in U.S.  Our office in Germany will use the skim milk and we will be exporting it shortly. The question is – can my company get duty paid on […]

  • SELF FILING DRAWBACK

    QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership self-file drawback for unused merchandise?  What are the pros and cons of self-filing?  What are the suggested steps if we were to move forward in filing our own duty drawback for unused merchandise? ************** Add’l Answer: First of all I file manually, not using any of the software products […]