Straightforward responses to common questions about execution, compensation, confidentiality, and claim pathways.
We execute. Platinum Tariff Refunds LLC is not a consulting firm. We structure claims, coordinate the recovery process, and manage every required action from intake through outcome. We do not provide advisory opinions and then step back. If a legal pathway is required, we coordinate with qualified counsel within our network.
For qualifying situations, yes. Where a claim meets our criteria, we can evaluate a structured buyout or monetization, converting a future recovery into immediate capital. The terms of any liquidity transaction are specific to the claim profile and are discussed on a confidential basis.
It depends on the claim profile, the selected pathway, and where each entry sits in its liquidation cycle. Recovery through the administrative process typically takes longer than a structured liquidity transaction. We provide a timeline estimate as part of the initial review once we have reviewed your entry data
Our fee is success-based: 7% of recovered amounts, with a $7,500 minimum. If there is no recovery, there is no success fee. Liquidity transactions are priced separately based on the structure and size of the specific transaction.
No, and we will never represent otherwise. Recovery depends on entry-level timing, documentation quality, and the specific regulatory landscape at the time of filing. What we can guarantee is that the process will be executed rigorously and that every available pathway will be pursued. Our fee structure reflects that alignment: we only earn when you recover.
Yes. All engagements are handled on a confidential basis. We do not disclose client information, entry data, or claim details to any third party without explicit authorization. Our initial review is also confidential and carries no obligation.
IEEPA tariffs are duties imposed on imported goods under authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Certain IEEPA tariffs have been challenged and in some cases invalidated by federal courts, meaning duties collected during those periods may be subject to refund. The recovery landscape is technically complex and time-sensitive, which is why a structured approach is essential.
In U.S. customs law, liquidation is the formal finalization of a customs entry by Customs and Border Protection. Once an entry is liquidated without a protest on file, the standard pathway to challenge or recover duties on that entry typically expires. The liquidation date for each entry is one of the most important variables we assess in the initial review.
A protest is a formal challenge filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection against the classification, valuation, or duty assessment on a specific entry. Filing a timely protest preserves your right to recovery. Whether a protest is the appropriate action for your entries depends on timing and the specific basis for the claim. We assess this in the initial review and coordinate the filing if warranted.
The recovery path pursues the full refund through the administrative process, which may take time but delivers the full value of the claim. The liquidity path involves a structured transaction in which your claim is monetized at a discount in exchange for immediate capital. The right path depends on your timeline, documentation strength, and financial objectives. We evaluate both options for every qualifying claim and present the analysis clearly.
No. If you already work with a customs broker, we coordinate with them directly. If you do not, we work with the entry documentation and records that are available and coordinate with the relevant parties as needed. Having an existing broker relationship is helpful but not required.
To conduct an initial review, we typically need a summary of your import activity during the relevant period, including the general categories of goods imported, the countries of origin, and an estimate of IEEPA duties paid. We do not require full entry-level detail to determine whether a deeper review is warranted. The initial assessment is designed to be low-friction.
Traditional customs brokers focus on compliance, entry clearance, and forward-looking import management. Retroactive tariff recovery and claim structuring are a different discipline that most brokers do not specialize in. We are not a replacement for your broker. We work alongside them on the specific issue of identifying and executing recovery opportunities on historical entries.
There is a $7,500 minimum success fee, which means the economics of the engagement work best when the recovery potential is meaningful. As a general reference point, companies with significant import volume during the relevant period are typically the strongest candidates. We will tell you in the initial review whether your claim profile supports an engagement.
Not all windows close at the same time. Even if some entries have reached final liquidation, others in the same portfolio may still be actionable. The initial review is entry-specific, which means we assess each entry individually rather than making a blanket determination. Some exposure may remain even where other entries have closed.
No. Platinum Tariff Refunds LLC is a fully independent private platform. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or acting on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or any other governmental authority.
Every claim profile is different. A confidential review provides answers based on your actual entries and timing.
