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Not sure which approach is right for your IEEPA tariff refund? Compare Tariffi against law firms, DIY filing, Big 4 advisory, class actions, and other alternatives.
Tariffi vs. Law Firms
Large trade-law practices charge hourly plus contingency and run 6-18 months. Tariffi uses software-prepared data at a lower fee tier with faster processing.
- • 10-25% contingency vs 33-40% hourly + contingency
- • Software-prepared data vs manual filing
Tariffi vs. Filing Yourself
DIY filing is free but requires ACE portal access, customs knowledge, and a licensed broker to submit on your behalf.
- • Automated ES-003 parsing vs manual data entry
- • Licensed broker partner included vs finding your own
Tariffi vs. Drawback Specialists
Drawback specialists focus on manufacturing drawback (re-exported goods). Tariffi focuses on IEEPA/301 duty recovery — no export requirement.
- • IEEPA/301 recovery vs manufacturing drawback only
- • No export requirement vs must re-export goods
Tariffi vs. Big 4 Advisory
Big 4 firms offer trade advisory but bill hourly and typically provide analysis only — you still need a broker to file.
- • Contingency-only vs hourly billing ($300-600/hr)
- • Full-service from data to filing vs advisory-only
Tariffi vs. Your Customs Broker
Your existing customs broker can file CAPE declarations, but many brokers lack dedicated IEEPA recovery tooling and capacity.
- • Dedicated CAPE expertise vs general brokerage
- • Automated data prep vs manual work by broker staff
Tariffi vs. Other Tariff Platforms
Several tech platforms have entered the tariff recovery space. Tariffi differentiates with ES-003 file-first automation, licensed broker filing, and B2B2C consumer distribution.
- • ES-003 upload vs manual entry
- • Licensed broker filing vs unlicensed claims
Tariffi vs. Class Action Lawsuits
Some trade groups have filed class action suits over IEEPA tariffs. Individual CAPE filing is faster and nets more per claimant.
- • 60-90 day processing vs 2-5 years for class action
- • 10-25% fee vs 33-40% attorney fees in class actions
Tariffi vs. Doing Nothing
The CAPE filing window has a statutory deadline. Every day without filing is potential refund money permanently forfeited.
- • Recover overpaid duties vs leave money on the table
- • CAPE window has a deadline vs permanent loss after expiry
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