2025 Tariff Refund Guides

Everything you need to know about the 2025 IEEPA tariff refund

Plain-English guides on eligibility, filing with CAPE, deadlines, and advance funding — for importers of record, manufacturers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders navigating the ruling.

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Am I Eligible? The Importer-of-Record Threshold — for Every Buyer Type

The one question that decides everything: were you the importer of record on your 2025 entries? A full breakdown of eligibility by buyer type, which tariffs qualify, deadlines, and where the rest of this series goes deeper.

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1

Is This Tariff Refund Offer a Scam?

CBP charges no fees and has issued scam warnings. How to verify a legitimate offer before you act.

2

Which 2025 Tariffs Actually Qualify?

IEEPA vs. Section 232, 301, 201, and AD/CVD — why the distinction matters and how to check it.

3

Tariff Refund Advance vs. a Loan

Why a claim buyout isn't new debt — and what the 93–95¢ industry range actually means.

4

Why CAPE Claims Stall

The specific filing mistakes causing claims to stall or get rejected — and how to avoid them.

5

Not the Importer of Record?

How buyers paid via FedEx, UPS, or DHL may still recover — and what that path actually looks like.

6

Take the Advance Now, or Wait?

A decision framework for weighing speed now against CBP's phased payout timeline.

7

How Long Does CBP Actually Take?

What Phases 1, 2, and 3 mean for your timeline — and the honest answer on how long this takes.

8

Self-File CAPE or Hire Help?

What self-filing involves, what professional help adds, and how to think about the tradeoff.

Find out what your business may be owed

Takes a few minutes. No obligation. Educational first, always — we'll tell you plainly if it doesn't look like a fit.

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