Tariffi vs. Your Customs Broker
Your existing customs broker can file CAPE declarations, but many brokers lack dedicated IEEPA recovery tooling and capacity.
Key differences at a glance
| Factor | Tariffi | Broker-Only Filing |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated CAPE expertise | Dedicated CAPE expertise | general brokerage |
| Automated data prep | Automated data prep | manual work by broker staff |
| Comparison | Broker keeps relationship + earns integration fee | Varies |
| Purpose-built quality gates | Purpose-built quality gates | ad-hoc review |
Tariffi advantages
- Automated ES-003 parsing and IEEPA-specific analysis
- Your broker stays in the loop — they file under their license
- Broker earns a flat per-filing integration fee (not a rev share)
- Built-in quality gates and CBP compliance checks
Broker-Only Filing advantages
- Existing relationship and institutional knowledge
- No contingency fee if broker absorbs the work
- Direct control over filing timing and strategy
- Single point of contact for all customs matters
The bottom line
Tariffi complements your broker, not competes with them. Your broker is always the Filer of Record under 19 CFR Part 111. Tariffi automates the data preparation; your broker reviews, approves, and files. They earn a flat integration fee for each filing. Many brokers partner with Tariffi to offer IEEPA recovery without hiring dedicated staff.
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