IEEPA Tariff Refund Recovery
Built for one moment in trade history.
The Tariff Bureau LLC exists for one reason: to help U.S. importers recover billions in IEEPA tariff refunds before processing windows close.
Our Mission
“Over $134.7 billion accepted for CAPE processing — and billions more expected as Phase 3 continues. We exist to make sure our clients recover every dollar they’re owed.”
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff program generated one of the largest import duty collections in U.S. history. When a federal court ordered those duties refunded under CBP’s Customs Automated Processing Engine (CAPE), The Tariff Bureau was positioned to act immediately.
Our Approach
We operate on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover. Our process begins with a free assessment of your import footprint, follows through documentation and claim preparation, and ends with disbursement directly to your account.
Contingency Fee Structure
No upfront costs. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you. If we don’t recover, you don’t pay.
Verified Documentation
We work directly with your customs broker and freight forwarder to gather entry summaries, commercial invoices, and HTS classifications.
CBP-Aligned Documentation
We prepare your documentation package to match CBP’s CAPE intake requirements — structured, sequenced, and ready for submission by you or your licensed customs broker.
Ongoing Monitoring
We track your claims through each phase and alert you to status changes, new phases, and additional recovery opportunities.
Leadership
Terrence Stevens — Founder
Terrence Stevens founded The Tariff Bureau LLC after recognizing that the IEEPA tariff refund opportunity would be inaccessible to most U.S. importers without specialized guidance. With over 20 years of involvement in Georgia trade and veterans advocacy communities — including leadership roles with the Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance — Terrence understood the gap between complex CBP processes and the businesses they affect.
The Bureau’s approach to client service was also shaped by the example of Major Marvin Myers, a decorated veteran and longtime partner, whose discipline and dedication to mission continue to inform how we serve every client.
What We Are Not
Important disclosures about the nature of our services.
Not Legal Counsel
The Tariff Bureau LLC does not provide legal advice and is not a law firm. Nothing on this site constitutes legal counsel. Consult a licensed attorney for legal matters.
Not a Licensed Customs Broker
We are not a licensed U.S. customs broker. We do not conduct customs clearance, prepare entry documentation for import shipments, or act as a broker of record.
No Claim Filing
The Tariff Bureau LLC does not file CAPE claims on behalf of clients. CAPE claims are submitted by the importer of record or their licensed customs broker. We prepare your documentation package and advisory materials.
No Government Affiliation
The Tariff Bureau LLC has no affiliation with CBP, the Department of Commerce, or any federal agency. We are an independent advisory firm.
Engagement-Based Services
Our services are provided under a signed engagement agreement. Assessment calls are informational only and do not create a client relationship.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, customs, or financial advice. The Tariff Bureau LLC is not a law firm, licensed customs broker, or regulated financial advisor. Nothing on this site creates an attorney-client relationship or any other professional advisory relationship. Results described are not guaranteed. Past recovery outcomes do not predict future results. IEEPA tariff refund eligibility depends on entry-specific facts, CBP determinations, and evolving court and agency guidance. Importers should consult qualified legal counsel and licensed customs brokers regarding their specific circumstances. The Tariff Bureau LLC provides tariff strategy, documentation preparation, and advisory services only — CAPE claims are submitted by the importer of record or their licensed customs broker per 19 C.F.R. Part 111.
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U.S. importers paid billions in IEEPA tariffs that a federal court has ordered refunded. Time-sensitive — act before CBP processing windows close.
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