Cambell & Gardiner Inc. Licensed Customs Brokers

UPDATED: 5/7/05

DUTY DRAWBACK

Cambell & Gardiner Inc. has assemebled a team of drawback experts to assure that all claims are handled in the most efficient manner resulting in the maximum refunds allowed by law. We will monitor all of your shipments, to make certain that all opportunites for a drawback refund are utilized.

What is Drawback?

Drawback is the procedure by which a refund of "ordinary custom duty" is eligible to be refunded by U.S. Customs if the imported merhcandise has been re-exported, destroyed, or used in the manufacturing of a product that was exported.

Types of Drawback:

Same condition Drawback: available for unused, exported or destroyed merchandise.

Manufacturing Drawback: available when imported merhandise is used in the manufacuring of a product that is subsequently exported.

Sustitution Drawback: available for shipments of "commercially interchangeable merchandise". Articles must be exported within 3 years from the import of the

Who is Eligible:

Generally speaking, the exporter is the party enttitled to file a drawback claim. However this can vary on a case to case basis. Possible Scenarios:

If you export the same product that you import.
If the products you imported, are used in the manufacturing of a product that is exported.
If you import petroleum products that are used as vessel / aircraft supplies.

Consulting

We will meet with you to discuss the possibility that you are eligible for to file drawback claims. If you are eligible, we will create a custom tailored drawback plan to fit your specific situation.

Claims

Our staff of experts will assist you in every aspect of your claim. From the preparation of the entry and suporting documents thru the liquidation.