Customs Documentation and Duty-Recovery Support
Customs Documentation & Duty-Recovery Support — Done Properly.
Streamline cross-border freight with comprehensive commercial invoice audits, packing list verification, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification support, and duty drawback recovery.
Key Performance Indicators & SLAs
System Architecture & Execution Pipeline
Commercial Invoice & Packing List Review
Auditing exporter/importer details, incoterms, item descriptions, and piece/weight counts for exact match.
HTS Code & Tariff Classification Check
Validating 6-to-10 digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes against World Customs Organization (WCO) standards.
Cross-Border Clearance Packet Preparation
Compiling USMCA/CUSMA certificates of origin, PGA declarations (FDA, EPA, DOT), and carrier e-manifest documents.
Customs Broker & Port Authority Liaison
Transmitting pre-filing documents directly to licensed customs brokers to obtain PAPS / PARS clearance barcodes.
Duty Drawback & Tariff Recovery Filing
Compiling import entry summaries (CBP Form 7501) and export documentation to prepare duty drawback refund claims.
Core Modules & Scope
Cross-Border Clearance Packet Assembly
Preparing complete border packets (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Inward Cargo Manifests) for seamless customs clearance.
HTS & Tariff Classification Support
Verifying correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications to prevent costly port penalties and clearance delays.
Partner Government Agency (PGA) Support
Auditing documentation required for FDA, USDA, DOT, and EPA-regulated commodities before border dispatch.
Duty Drawback & Tariff Recovery
Assisting importers in identifying qualifying re-exported goods and preparing refund filings with Customs & Border Protection.
Delivery Framework
Product Catalog & HTS Mapping
Ingest client product catalog, item descriptions, and historical HTS classification codes.
Customs Broker Coordination Setup
Establish direct transmission channels with designated customs brokers at northern and southern borders.
Pre-Arrival Documentation Desk
Process shipment paperwork 24 hours prior to border arrival to ensure PAPS/PARS barcodes are active upon driver arrival.
Duty Recovery Audit & Submission
Quarterly review of export entries against import duties paid to identify and file duty drawback refund opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you act as a licensed customs broker?
We provide dedicated customs documentation preparation and operational desk support, partnering directly with your designated licensed customs broker to assemble, verify, and transmit clearance packets.
How do you help drivers avoid delays at the US/Canada or US/Mexico borders?
We ensure all commercial documents, PAPS/PARS barcodes, and ACE/ACI e-manifest filings are verified and accepted in customs systems hours before the driver arrives at the border crossing.
What is duty drawback and who qualifies?
Duty drawback is a U.S. Customs program allowing companies to recover up to 99% of import duties and taxes paid on merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed. We identify qualifying transactions and prepare the audit trail.
How do you handle USMCA / CUSMA certificates of origin?
We review manufacturer certificates of origin, verify qualifying regional value content, and ensure compliant documentation is in place to claim duty-free preferential tariff treatment.