We use multiple customs brokers. Do you work with all of them?
Quick answer
Yes. Tariffi's partnership architecture is broker-agnostic — we route each entry's preparation to the licensed broker who already has the ABI Filer Code for that entry. No broker-switch disruption. If a broker we have not partnered with yet owns some of your filings, we onboard them on your timeline.
Detailed Answer
Multi-broker portfolios are common among mid-market and enterprise importers. Tariffi's architecture handles them natively.
How multi-broker filing works:
- You upload ES-003 files from all your brokers. Each broker exports the entries they filed under their own Filer Code. Tariffi supports multi-file upload and automatically groups entries by IOR number and Filer Code.
- Entries route to the right broker. Our platform identifies which broker filed each entry (based on the Filer Code in the ES-003 data) and routes the CAPE declaration preparation to that broker's portal. Each broker reviews and files only the entries associated with their own Filer Code.
- No broker-switch disruption. Your existing broker relationships are not affected. Each broker continues to be the Filer of Record for the entries they originally filed. The LPOA you sign authorizes each broker for CAPE filings on their respective entries only.
If a broker is not yet a Tariffi partner:
- We reach out to them (with your permission) to explain the partnership and onboard them.
- Onboarding typically takes 3-5 business days — partnership agreement review, portal provisioning, and first-filing walkthrough.
- We accommodate your broker's timeline and preferences. If they need to review the regulatory compliance documentation first, we provide the full diligence package.
- If a broker declines to participate, those entries are excluded from the filing (we cannot route them to a different broker without the original filer's cooperation).
Consolidated reporting: Your importer dashboard shows all entries across all brokers in a single view, with per-broker breakdowns for status tracking and fee calculations.
Related Questions
What does underwriter-led discovery mean?
A named Tariffi underwriter owns your portfolio kickoff: eligibility scan across all your Filer Codes, recovery-probability heatmap per entry vintage, and a single readout before any filing goes to broker review. Underwriter-led is for importers with multi-broker portfolios where standard self-serve intake would miss cross-broker edge cases.
How does the Tariffi broker partnership work?
Tariffi prepares CAPE declaration data from importers' ES-003 files and routes it to your broker portal for review. You remain Filer of Record on every filing under your own ABI filer code. Tariffi never touches CBP servers. You earn a flat per-filing filer integration fee per 19 CFR § 111.36(c) — never a percentage.
Do I need a customs broker for a tariff refund?
Yes. Federal law (19 U.S.C. § 1641) requires a CBP-licensed customs broker to file CAPE declarations. Tariffi is a data-preparation platform, not a broker — we prepare your declaration data and route it to a licensed broker partner who reviews, approves, and transmits under their own ABI filer code at no extra cost to you.
What's different about enterprise pricing?
Enterprise importers ($5M+ duty paid) receive custom-priced contingency below the standard 10/15/25% tiers, a co-advisory engagement structure that accommodates existing tax or trade counsel, and a dedicated underwriter. Volume-based fee negotiation starts at the first conversation. Contact enterprise@tariffi.io.
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