2026-07-03

Drawback claims are hiding refund money in import ops

Find, calculate, and file customs duty drawback claims without spreadsheets.

Most customs software helps you file; DutyDrawback AI helps you get paid back.
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THE MARKET

The niche is U.S. importers/exporters and customs brokers dealing with drawback, customs duty, customs clearance, and e-filing. The data shows real intent: "drawback" has 12,100 volume, "customs broker" 9,900 at $15.92 CPC, "customs duty" 6,600, and "customs clearance" 3,600 at $14.95 CPC.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"What exactly does a customs broker do?","How much does it cost for a customs broker?","What happens if you don't file FBAR?"
THE GAP

Existing customs tools skew toward compliance tracking, not refund recovery. The workflow is still spreadsheet-heavy, and the cluster signals confusion around broker responsibilities and filing mechanics rather than a clean automated process.

THE BUILD

Build a narrow wedge for one vertical first, like apparel importers: identify drawback-eligible shipments, estimate recoverable duty, and generate a claim packet with evidence attached. Sell first to customs brokers and trade finance teams who already touch import records and can turn recovered duty into a visible ROI story.

WEEKEND MVP

Upload shipment CSVs, flag potentially drawback-eligible entries, and export a claim-ready evidence checklist.

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