Transparent Duty Drawback Cost for Importers

A duty drawback fee is the amount charged to prepare, file, manage, or finance a duty refund claim. In Price Ridge engagements for IEEPA tariff refunds, pricing is typically contingency-based: $0 upfront, with an agreed percentage paid only when CBP disburses the refund. Larger claims may also qualify for outright claim purchase or advance funding options.

Price Ridge starts with a free, no-obligation eligibility review. For qualifying IEEPA tariff refund claims, the standard filing engagement is contingency-based, meaning there is no upfront cost. The exact percentage depends on claim size and complexity and is discussed transparently before signing. If CBP does not disburse the refund, Price Ridge does not collect the contingency fee.

The contingency percentage is based on factors such as estimated refund size, number of entries, documentation quality, Phase 1 versus Phase 2 status, broker coordination needs, and claim complexity. Price Ridge reviews these details before engagement so the importer understands the economics clearly. The fee is taken from actual CBP disbursement, not billed hourly during the process.

Yes. Price Ridge provides a free no-obligation eligibility review before any engagement is signed. The review helps determine whether your company was the Importer of Record, whether eligible IEEPA duties were paid, whether required records are available, and whether the claim size meets the baseline for contingency filing or immediate cash alternatives.

Price Ridge offers two liquidity alternatives for larger claims. Importers with claims of $500,000 or more may be able to sell the claim outright at 75–85¢ on the dollar for immediate cash. Claim financing may also provide a cash advance, typically 60–80% of estimated refund value, repaid from the CBP disbursement.

A customs attorney may bill hourly, often creating cost exposure before a refund is approved. Price Ridge’s model is designed for importers that want a success-based approach: eligibility review, documentation collection, CAPE Declaration preparation, claim tracking, and disbursement coordination with $0 upfront under a contingency engagement. Legal or tax questions should still be directed to your counsel.

For standard contingency filing, Price Ridge works with claims starting around $10,000 in IEEPA duties paid. For outright claim purchase, the minimum is generally $500,000 in IEEPA duties paid. Smaller claims may still benefit from a free eligibility review to confirm whether filing is worthwhile and what documentation is needed.

Price Ridge treats importer information as strictly confidential and works remotely through phone, email, and secure document exchange. The team coordinates with your customs broker to obtain CF7501 entry summaries, duty payment records, invoices, and other claim materials. This reduces internal burden while keeping sensitive import and financial documents organized for CBP filing.