Paige Whitaker writes RefundArrow's customs and trade guidance for importers. Her work focuses on entry records, Form 7501s, ACE exports, broker and carrier workflows, country-specific tariff pages, and the practical document trail behind refund review.
How to handle customs entry edge cases that can change tariff refund analysis, including foreign-trade zones, bonded warehouse withdrawals, in-bond movements, temporary importation under bond, and informal entries.
A practical guide to CBP entry type codes, why they change tariff refund timelines, and what to check before analyzing IEEPA, Section 122, Section 232, or Section 301 duty lines.
A practical pre-effective-date checklist for Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs: Annex I scope, company status, country rates, July 31 and September 29 effective dates, FTZ treatment, drawback, and CBP guidance to watch.
USITC Revision 7 and CBP CSMS #68554727 added 9903.82.01 to the current Section 232 metals family. Here's what the zero-additional-duty heading means.
Track the 2026 Section 301 tariff landscape: March excess-capacity and forced-labor investigations, the May 6 China second four-year review, hearing dates, comment windows, and whether new HTS codes exist.
Look up IEEPA HTS codes including 9903.01.*, 9903.02.60, 9903.02.61, 9903.02.66, and related Chapter 99 tariff codes after the Supreme Court ruling.
Full list of Section 122 Chapter 99 codes (9903.03.01-.11), the May 7, 2026 CIT ruling on Proclamation 11012, and how to keep Section 122 separate from IEEPA/CAPE.
Full list of Section 201 safeguard Chapter 99 codes (9903.45.*), covering large residential washers and solar cells/modules, with date-sensitive HTS tool guidance. The solar safeguard expired in February 2026 unless extended by later action.
Full list of Section 232 Chapter 99 code families by sector, updated for the April 2026 metals restructuring (new 9903.82.* family) and the new pharmaceutical sector (9903.04.*), with HTS tool guidance.
Full list of Section 301 Chapter 99 code families, including the China tariff lists (9903.88.*, 9903.91.*, 9903.92.*), the Nicaragua line, and the legacy aircraft family.
How to read a 10-digit HTSUS tariff number: what the 8-digit legal rate line means, why the statistical suffix doesn't change duty, and when Chapter 99 creates a second tariff number on your entry.
Not sure what “an ACE export” means? Here’s what to ask your broker/forwarder/IOR for (Entry Summary vs Account Revenue), how to tell what you received, and what’s “enough” for 7501/IEEPA review.
Identify what import document you have (customs invoice, CBP Form 7501 PDF, or an ACE export), extract the entry fields that matter, and find the fastest path to a complete entry record.
If you only have a customs invoice, here’s what it’s good for (and what it’s not), how to extract entry numbers, and when you still need a 7501 PDF or ACE export—especially for IEEPA refund review.
Use eShipPartner (if you have access) to find shipment and entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your A.N. Deringer brokerage team.
Use the BDP Portal and PSA BDP visibility tools to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from PSA BDP brokerage support.
Contact-first guide for legacy Bolloré Logistics entries now handled under CEVA: use CEVA’s customer-service routing and customs-contact paths to request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available).
Use MyCEVA to find shipment and entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your CEVA customs team.
Use Navisphere (and ACE Import Intelligence, if available) to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from the C.H. Robinson brokerage team.
Use myDSV to find shipment and entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your DSV brokerage team.
Use exp.o Customs Declarations to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your Expeditors brokerage team.
Use the Flexport Platform (and APIs, if your team uses them) to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from Flexport support.
Use My GEODIS space or GEODIS IRIS to find entry references; GEODIS is moving customer-space access to personalized email-based logins and still supports brokerage requests through its customs team.
Use Hellmann’s portal (or Track & Trace) to gather shipment references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from Hellmann’s customs team.
Use KLN Online as the current portal for visibility and shipment references; older accounts may still route through the legacy eFlow login before you request CBP Form 7501 records from KLN brokerage support.
Use KWE’s CSS+ portal (if you have access) to find shipment and entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from KWE’s U.S. brokerage team.
Use myKN to find shipment and entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your Kuehne+Nagel customs team.
Use Livingston Clearance Tracker or the Livingston Portal to find entry numbers, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from your Livingston brokerage/service team.
Use Pantos View (if you have access) to find shipment references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from LX Pantos brokerage/support.
Use the Maersk.com portal to gather shipment references, then use Maersk Customs Services paths to request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) when Maersk handled customs brokerage.
Use e-NX Visibility or the NX USA customer portal (if you have access) to find shipment references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from NX customs brokerage.
Use the OEC Customer Portal to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from OEC brokerage operations via their contact channels.
Use mySGL as Scan Global’s key single sign-on portal; some accounts may still route through ScanCloud or regional logins before you request CBP Form 7501 records from Scan Global support.
Use SEKO’s current MySEKO portal and tracking tools to gather shipment references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from SEKO customs brokerage operations.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Saudi Arabia, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the baseline rate, key carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Sweden, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the EU top-up mechanic, exemptions, timelines, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from the UAE, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the baseline rate, key carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Australia, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the baseline rate, key carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Belgium, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the EU top-up mechanic, exemptions, timelines, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Brazil, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rates, heading changes, exceptions, timelines, and the path to recovery.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from France, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rates, the EU top-up mechanic, exemptions, timelines, and the path to recovery.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Indonesia, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rate changes, carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Israel, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rate changes, carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Italy, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rates, the EU top-up mechanic, exemptions, timelines, and the path to recovery.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Malaysia, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rate changes, carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Singapore, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the baseline rate, key carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Spain, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers the EU top-up mechanic, exemptions, timelines, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Switzerland, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rate changes, the Nov 2025 Switzerland framework deal, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA reciprocal tariffs affected imports from Thailand, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rate changes, carveouts, and Chapter 99 codes.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Canada — rates of 25–35%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from China — rates of 30–145%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Germany — rates of 5–20%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
A lookup-first reference for India: reciprocal tariff rates over time (10% baseline, one-day 26% window, Aug 7 re-platformed 25%), the separate 25% India additional-duty program (EO 14329), key Chapter 99 headings, major carveouts, and what changed after Section 122.
A lookup-first reference for Ireland (EU): reciprocal tariff rates over time (10% baseline, one-day EU 20% window, Aug 7 EU top-up-to-15% rules), major carveouts, key Chapter 99 headings, and what changed after Section 122.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Japan — rates of 10–24%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Mexico, who qualifies for a refund, and what to do next. Covers rates, exemptions, timelines, and the path to recovery.
A lookup-first reference for the Netherlands (EU): reciprocal tariff rates over time (10% baseline, one-day EU 20% window, Aug 7 EU top-up-to-15% rules), major carveouts, key Chapter 99 headings, and what changed after Section 122.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from South Korea — rates of 10–25%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Taiwan — rates of 10–32%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
A lookup-first reference for the United Kingdom: reciprocal tariff rates over time (10% baseline, Aug 7 re-platformed 10%), key Chapter 99 headings, in-transit carveouts, and what changed after Section 122.
How IEEPA tariffs affected imports from Vietnam — rates of 10–46%, who qualifies for a refund, and how to recover overpaid duties via PSC or CBP protest.
How to read CBP Form 7501 for tariff refund review, including Box 33 duty-rate data, entry numbers, IOR/consignee fields, Chapter 99 lines, and liquidation status.
This guide covers DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding. Use myDHLi (when available) to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from DHL brokerage/support.
Use the FedEx Logistics Portal (and legacy My Global Trade Data) to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from FedEx Trade Networks / FedEx Logistics.
Use UPS Forwarding Hub (UFH) document archive to find entry references, then request CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) PDFs + continuation sheets (and an ACE entry summary export, if available) from UPS customs brokerage support.
Informational only — not legal advice. RefundArrow is not a law firm, and this resource does not create an attorney‑client relationship with Himmelstein & Adkins, LLC. Tariff/refund outcomes depend on your facts, entry records, and evolving CBP/court guidance; consult qualified customs counsel for advice on your situation.