How much can I recover from Section 301 tariffs?
Quick answer
Recovery amounts depend on how much Section 301 duty you overpaid on qualifying entries. The CAPE Phase 1 pool exceeds $20 billion across all eligible importers. Upload your ES-003 and Tariffi calculates your specific estimated recovery per entry based on the tariff differential and your actual duty payments.
Detailed Answer
Your Section 301 recovery depends on the specific entries in your portfolio — there is no one-size-fits-all number. Here is how the calculation works.
What Section 301 tariffs cover. Section 301 tariffs were imposed on goods imported from China across four tranches (Lists 1-4), with rates ranging from 7.5% to 25% ad valorem on top of the normal duty rate. When these rates are reduced or eliminated retroactively, the difference between what you paid and the new rate is your potential refund.
The CAPE Phase 1 pool. CBP's CAPE Phase 1 covers a combined pool of more than $20 billion in potential refunds for IEEPA and Section 301 overpayments. Your share depends on your import volume, the tariff headings affected, and entry dates.
How Tariffi calculates your estimate:
- We parse every entry in your ES-003 CSV.
- Each entry's HTS code is cross-referenced against the CAPE-eligible tariff schedule.
- The duty differential (what you paid minus the revised rate) is calculated per entry.
- Entries are grouped by liquidation status to determine the applicable fee tier (10%/15%/25%).
- Your estimated net recovery (after Tariffi's contingency fee) is displayed per entry and in aggregate.
Fee structure. Tariffi charges a contingency-only fee: 10% on unliquidated entries, 15% on recently liquidated entries (within 180 days), and 25% on entries requiring CIT filing (liquidated beyond 180 days). No advance fees, no retainer, no deposit — per 16 CFR § 310.4(a)(2). If CBP denies an entry, you owe nothing on the denied portion.
To see your number: Upload your ES-003 at tariffi.io/intake/start. The estimate is free and takes about 15 minutes.
Related Questions
Am I eligible for an IEEPA tariff refund?
You may be eligible if you are a U.S. importer of record who paid tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on qualifying entries within the CAPE lookback window. Upload your ES-003 entry-summary CSV and Tariffi analyzes each entry's eligibility automatically — no commitment required to check.
How much does Tariffi charge?
Tariffi charges a contingency-only fee with three tiers: 10% on unliquidated entries, 15% on recently liquidated entries (within 180 days), and 25% on entries requiring CIT protective filing. No retainer, no advance fees, no deposits. If CBP denies your claim, you owe nothing on the denied portion.
What is the difference between IEEPA and Section 301?
IEEPA tariffs are imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act during declared national emergencies. Section 301 tariffs are imposed under the Trade Act of 1974 to counter unfair trade practices, primarily targeting Chinese imports across four tranches. Both create refund opportunities through CAPE — Tariffi handles both.
How do I get a tariff refund?
Upload your ACE ES-003 entry-summary CSV to Tariffi. Our platform analyzes your entries for IEEPA and Section 301 overpayments, prepares the CAPE declaration data, and routes it to a CBP-licensed customs broker partner who files under their own license. No advance fees — you pay a contingency only when CBP approves your refund.
Need help?
Upload your ES-003 to see how much you could recover, or talk to our team.