What is this?
Deadline management in customs recovery is the systematic tracking of statutory expiration dates—primarily 180-day protest windows tied to entry liquidation, and 5-year drawback lookback periods—to ensure legal rights to refunds are not permanently forfeited.
How Tariff Refund HQ Handles It
We ingest your entire entry database and instantly flag liquidation dates. We build a 'deadline-first' queue, escalating entries that are approaching their 180-day protest expiration so they are filed immediately, while pacing lower-risk entries for bulk processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss a protest deadline?
If you miss the 180-day post-liquidation deadline for a protest, CBP's decision becomes final and unappealable. You permanently lose the right to recover duties on that entry via protest.
How do I know when my entries liquidate?
Liquidation dates are posted in the official CBP bulletin and can be tracked in the ACE portal. Our systems monitor these dates automatically for our clients.
Is the deadline for CAPE the same as a protest?
No. CAPE deadlines are distinct and currently evolving based on CBP guidance. However, if a CAPE entry liquidates, the 180-day protest clock starts ticking regardless of its CAPE status.
What is the drawback filing deadline?
Standard duty drawback claims must be filed within 5 years from the date of the original importation of the merchandise.
Who This Is For
We operate on a standard contingency model. There are no upfront fees or hourly billings.
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