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Customs Compliance

Liquidation, Explained: The Date That Sets Your Deadlines

Liquidation is when CBP finalizes what you owe on an entry. It also opens and closes most of your chances to fix errors or get money back.

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Sep 30, 2026

Refunds & Drawback

Duty Drawback, Explained: How to Get Duties Back

If imported goods leave the U.S., most of the duty you paid on them can come back. Here's how drawback works, who qualifies, and how to start.

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Sep 30, 2026

Refunds & Drawback

IEEPA Refunds by the Numbers: What to Check Before Oct. 6

CBP has accepted $134.7 billion in refund claims, but $1.3 billion is stuck on bad banking data. Where the money stands, and your checklist before Phase 3.

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Sep 29, 2026

Washington Watch

Inside the US-China '30-for-30' Tariff Deal

Toys, small appliances, and children's car seats made the list — but no tariff rate or start date has been set.

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Sep 29, 2026

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