What Is Duty Drawback? A Guide for Importers
By Drawback Hub
Duty drawback is a U.S. and Canadian customs provision that allows importers to recover up to 99% of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise when that merchandise is later exported, destroyed, or used in manufacturing.
Why Duty Drawback Matters
If you import goods and then export them (or products made from them), you may be leaving money on the table. Duty drawback programs exist to encourage domestic manufacturing and export by refunding duties that would otherwise be a permanent cost.
Who Can Benefit
- Importers who re-export goods
- Manufacturers who use imported materials in finished products that are exported
- E-commerce and retail businesses with international supply chains
- Customs brokers and 3PLs serving importer clients
How Drawback Hub Helps
Drawback Hub provides software and services to self-file duty drawback claims with U.S. CBP and Canadian customs. Our platform streamlines data collection, claim building, and submission so you can recover refunds without the cost of traditional service bureaus.