Identify Overpaid Duties
and Recoverable Tariff Refunds

A tariff recovery review is a structured examination of historical import activity—including tariff classifications, customs values, duty payments, and entry records—to identify potential overpayments and supported refund opportunities. The review is designed to help organizations determine whether available documentation supports further action.

The review is built around available import documentation including customs entry summaries, commercial invoices, purchase orders, product specifications, broker classification reports, bills of lading, certificates of origin, duty-payment records, and related correspondence. The scope depends on what records are reasonably accessible within the organization.

The review period depends on available records, applicable regulatory timeframes, and the organization's documentation retention. Many reviews focus on the most recent three to five years of import activity. The specific lookback period is defined during the initial scoping conversation.

No. Every review does not guarantee identification of a refund opportunity. The outcome depends on the facts surrounding the import activity, the available documentation, and the applicable circumstances. Some reviews confirm that classifications and duty treatment were appropriate. The value is in determining whether a closer look is warranted.

Findings are validated by comparing entry records, classification data, and supporting documentation against the applicable tariff schedules, customs regulations, and commercial facts. Findings that appear supportable are documented; those requiring additional records or outside expertise are flagged for further follow-up.

No. Coastal Ridge does not replace a customs broker, provide customs-broker services, or offer legal, tax, or accounting conclusions. The tariff recovery review is an independent examination of historical import activity. When an issue requires broker action, legal interpretation, or accounting treatment, Coastal Ridge identifies the need and coordinates with the appropriate specialists.

Yes. Coastal Ridge can support the preparation of documentation packages, coordinate with customs brokers, organize refund submissions, and assist with follow-up inquiries. When legal, tax, or accounting determinations are required, Coastal Ridge works alongside the organization's existing professional advisors or helps identify appropriate specialists.

Yes. Coastal Ridge treats all import data, commercial documents, financial records, and review findings as confidential. Information is not shared outside the engagement team without the organization's prior written consent.

The process begins with a confidential, no-obligation conversation to discuss the organization's import profile, available records, relevant periods, and whether a structured tariff recovery review is appropriate. If the conversation identifies a basis to proceed, Coastal Ridge proposes a defined scope and timeline.