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    Duty Drawback for Manufacturers in the United States

    Transforming imported components into finished goods for export?

    Recover 99% of duties with an automated, audit-ready workflow

    Are International Shipments Eating Into Your Profits?

    As an e-commerce business, high duties and taxes on cross-border exports drain your profit margins, limiting growth opportunities for your e-commerce business..

    Many businesses leave money on the table simply because the duty refund process is too complex or time-consuming.

    The Complex World of Manufacturing Drawback

    For manufacturers, duty drawback isn't as simple as "box in, box out." Whether you are assembling electronics, formulating chemicals, or fabricating machinery, your import-to-export path involves a Bill of Materials (BOM).

    Drawback Hero specializes in the heavy lifting required to track components through the production cycle, ensuring that every screw, circuit, and chemical compound is accounted for in your refund claim.

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    Why E-Commerce Brands Choose Drawback Hero

  • Real Savings, Real ProfitsClients have reported up to 15% margin increases on international sales through duty refunds.
  • Hassle-Free ProcessWe handle all compliance, documentation, and claims.
  • Quick Refund TurnaroundNo more waiting months. We fast-track your claims.
  • Real-Time DashboardTrack your refund progress at any time.
  • Expert GuidanceOur team of duty drawback specialists is always on your side.

    • How We Help Manufacturers Recover Costs

  • 1. Manufacturing Drawback (19 U.S.C. 1313(a) & (b))If you use imported materials to manufacture or produce articles in the U.S. which are then exported, you are entitled to a refund. We handle both: Direct Identification: Tracking the exact imported part into the finished product. Substitution: Using any domestically sourced or imported material of the same kind and quality as the basis for your claim.
  • 2. Bill of Materials (BOM) SimplificationThe biggest hurdle for manufacturers is documentation. Our platform ingests your production records and BOMs to create a transparent, audit-ready link between your import entries and your export invoices.
  • 3. Supply Chain OptimizationBy recovering 99% of duties (including Section 301 and 232 tariffs), we lower your overall Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), making your U.S.-made products more competitive in the global market.
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    Our Process to a getting a 99% Refund

  • Step 1: Free Strategic Consultation Meet with our experts to discuss your supply chain. We identify which "import-to-export" flows hold the most unclaimed revenue.
  • Step 2: Data IntegrationWe sync with your shipping and sales data (Shopify, Amazon, ERPs) to automatically identify eligible matches.
  • Step 3: Eligibility & ComplianceOur specialists verify which goods qualify under current trade laws (including Section 301) to ensure audit-proof claims.
  • Step 4: Claim FilingDrawback Hero prepares and submits the claims electronically to the CBP.
  • Step 5: RecoveryYou receive your refund check directly from Customs (minus a 1% statutory fee).
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    Start Saving on Your Exports!

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    Why Brands Trust Drawback Hero

  • 1. Maximize Your Section 301 RefundsWith trade tensions and high tariffs, Section 301 duties have eaten into profit margins. Our platform identifies every eligible entry, helping you claw back significant percentages of your landed costs.
  • 2. Automate the Return LoopDo you sell globally? When an international customer returns a product to your U.S. warehouse, you shouldn't be penalized with non-refundable duties. We automate the documentation needed to prove Rejected Merchandise Drawback.
  • 3. Audit-Ready ComplianceFiling for a duty drawback with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires precision. We handle the data mapping and record-keeping, so you stay compliant without the administrative headache.
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    Manufacturing Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Duty Drawback?

    Duty drawback is a U.S. government program that refunds 99% of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed.

    Do I need to prove the exact imported part was in the exported product?

    Not necessarily. Under Substitution Drawback, you can use "same kind and quality" domestic parts to qualify for a refund on the duties paid for imported parts, provided they are used in your U.S. manufacturing process.

    What about "Waste and Loss" during manufacturing?

    Customs allows for standard manufacturing waste. We help you calculate the "yield" from your raw materials so your claims are accurate and maximize your return.

    Can I claim Section 232 (Steel/Aluminum) duties?

    While some restrictions apply, many manufacturing processes allow for the recovery of these significant tariffs. We will review your specific HTS codes during our discovery call.

    What records do I need to keep?

    You need to maintain records showing the receipt of imported goods, the manufacturing process (BOMs/Work Orders), and the eventual export of the finished product. Our platform helps automate this record-keeping.
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