U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reaffirmed that duty drawback is available on the new Reciprocal Tariffs imposed by Executive Order 14257, including both:
- The general 10% ad valorem duty under HTSUS 9903.01.25 (effective April 5, 2025)
- And the country-specific tariffs under HTSUS 9903.01.43 through 9903.01.76 (effective April 9, 2025), which impose additional duties ranging from 11% to 50%, depending on the country of origin.
Direct CBP Statement:
“Drawback is available with respect to the additional duties imposed pursuant to this Executive Order.”
What This Means for Duty Drawback Filers
This confirmation significantly broadens the pool of recoverable duties for companies involved in import-export trade, as drawback eligibility now applies to:
- The initial 10% flat reciprocal duty
- New country-specific reciprocal duties (up to 50%) now applied to imports from 83 countries
Next Steps for Importers and Exporters
To maximize recovery:
- Ensure your import entries clearly track the additional duties by HTSUS number (especially 9903.01.25 and 9903.01.43–9903.01.76)
- Review export and destruction activity to identify eligible drawback claims
- Evaluate supply chains to identify products subject to these new duties that may qualify for Unused or Manufacturing Drawback
How J.M. Rodgers Can Help
J.M. Rodgers specializes in full-service duty drawback processing. With these new reciprocal tariffs now officially eligible for drawback, our team is ready to help you identify impacted imports, align your export documentation, and file compliant, maximized claims—fast.
If you’re already paying these new duties, don’t leave potential refunds on the table.
