FOIA vs ACE vs Broker Records: Fastest Ways to Get Import Entry Data
A decision guide for getting CBP entry data: when to use ACE, when to ask your broker or carrier, when FOIA or ITRAC helps, and what to do if you are not the Importer of Record.
Posts tagged “ior”
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CAPE Declaration Filing: Templates for Communicating with Your Customs Broker
Email templates for importers coordinating CAPE Declaration filing with customs brokers after the April 20 Phase 1 launch — ACH setup, CSV data handoff, filing confirmation, and what to do if broker declines.
CBP Form 7501 Instructions: Box 33, Entry Number, IOR, and Refund Fields
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.
Importer of Record (IOR) vs Ultimate Consignee: Standing, Refund Rights, and What to Do Next
A practical guide to IOR vs ultimate consignee standing for IEEPA tariff refunds: how to tell who is listed on the entry summary, why it controls procedure, and what options exist if you’re not the IOR.
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.