A multi-disciplinary law firm — not just a customs broker
Every recovery filing introduced through Tariff Relief Partners is handled by a U.S.-based tax and trade law firm with the depth of credentialing the IEEPA refund process actually requires.
The credentials behind every filing
IEEPA tariff recovery isn't paperwork — it's a regulatory and litigation matter that touches customs law, tax law, accounting, and federal court procedure. Our partner firm has all four under one roof:
Admitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade — the federal court that hears every IEEPA tariff dispute. Plus admissions to the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Supreme Court, and federal district and appellate courts in multiple jurisdictions.
In-house brokers who handle ACE data, entry reconciliation, HTS classification review, and the technical filing work — all under the same roof as the legal team.
For refund computation, statutory interest calculation, and audit-ready documentation packages. CBP scrutinizes every refund submission — the financial side has to hold up.
For the tax-treatment side of recovered amounts, related compliance review, and any cross-cutting issues with Section 122, Section 232, or Section 301 exposure that show up alongside IEEPA duties.
The law firm we work with is identified to you during your free consultation, not publicly on this page. This is a referral-program requirement, not a stylistic choice — Tariff Relief Partners is a referral and intake organization, and we don't market under the firm's brand. The credentials listed above are real and verifiable; you'll meet the firm directly within a few days of the screening call.
If anonymous representation in the discovery phase is a dealbreaker, tell us on the 15-minute screening — we'll arrange an introduction with the firm before any further intake, or refer you elsewhere if it's not the right fit.
The 12-step end-to-end recovery process
Once your case is qualified through Tariff Relief Partners and engaged by the firm, every step is handled in-house. You don't coordinate between vendors. You don't deal with paperwork. The firm runs all 12 steps of the recovery process:
- ACE Portal & ACH registration — getting you set up to receive electronic refunds.
- Cross-broker entry reconciliation — pulling and unifying entry data across ports and brokers.
- Tariff stacking & isolation analysis — separating IEEPA duties from Section 232, 301, AD/CVD, and MFN.
- Refund computation & statutory interest calculation.
- Audit file & documentation package — built to withstand CBP review.
- Compliance & risk assessment — flagging anything in the underlying entry data that could derail a claim before it's filed.
- Liquidation event monitoring — tracking the 180-day clock on every entry.
- PSC, protest & deadline management — Post Summary Corrections and §1514 protests.
- ACE Declaration & refund submission when CAPE opens for general filing.
- CIT complaint filing & litigation for cases that require it.
- Remedy phase representation — advocating in the remanded court proceedings for streamlined refunds and stipulated judgments.
- Defense against refund offsets — protecting recoveries from government attempts to offset against new Section 122 or 301 liabilities.
Why the legal piece matters
The procedural rules under 19 U.S.C. § 1514, 28 U.S.C. § 1581(i), and the new ACE/CAPE process have specific requirements: protest content, classification details, claim grounds, supporting documentation, deadline calculations. A misformatted protest gets denied. A missed liquidation deadline forfeits the entry permanently.
Many customs brokers are simply waiting for CBP to open CAPE for general filing. The Court of International Trade has advised importers to be proactive in preserving their refund rights — and the businesses that recover their money fastest will be the ones with legal counsel managing the full process from day one. That's why we connect every qualified importer with a real law firm rather than a broker-only service.
Ready to put your recovery in qualified hands?
Schedule a Free Consultation →Free 15-minute screening. If your exposure looks meaningful, we introduce you directly to the firm.