File Drawback

File Drawback Online

Preparations

①   Filing Power of Attorney (If you already filed a valid POA, ignore this step)

     E-file Customs Power of Attorney online, and
     Upload copy of your personal ID and/or official IRS document to verify SSN and/or EIN #

②   Registration with CBP for Importer ID #

    (If you previously imported goods or filed drawback entries within one year, ignore this step )

③   Drawback Bond Purchase

      If you want to buy one continuous bond, it takes about 10 days to get it done.
     (If you already have one, ignore this step)

Start Drawback Work

❶  File the required information and upload shipping documents online

    (CBP 7501, CBP7752, CBP7553, Outward Bill of Lading, etc.)

❷   Make Online Payment for Drawback Filing Fee and applicable Single Drawback Bond Fee

     (if you already have an effective continuous bond, ignore bond fee)

❸   Waiting for CBP Confirmation and Approval

    Upon receipt of your payment and all required info, CBPbrokers will start to prepare your drawback. CBP may take one or two years to approve your drawback claim

Drawback filing fee varies, Single Drawback Bond 0.0055 × entered value (minimum charge $100), Continuous Drawback Bond charge $500 for Bond Amount $50,000.

Disclaimers
The importer/exporter is solely responsible for his act of importation/exportation, and he is solely liable for the the duties, fees, and penalties upon his act of importation/exportation. The information provided on CBPbrokers.com is to our best knowledge and experiences and it is not your definitive source for information. If you have any doubts or need additional clarifications, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other US government agencies are the definitive sources for your questions.