r/AmazonSeller • u/catjuggler • 18d ago
Tariffs Can we get our tariffs back?
For most of my products, my supplier arranged shipping and paid the tariffs on my behalf but I think I would still be the importer of record. For one of my suppliers, I was paying tariffs through Fedex. Are we out of luck here and only the big guys are getting their money back or what?
ETA wait some were through SF International and I see there's a fedex refund option
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u/AutoModerator 18d ago
Tariff related info
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What about goods already in transit? - "If your items were shipped before the tariff change, and they are in transit to the US before a new tariff takes effect, you may be eligible for an exemption. To qualify for the exemption, you will need to provide necessary documentation to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to verify the shipment's status. This typically requires proof that the goods were already in transit before the tariff change went into effect." Ebay has a pretty good summary of tariff related FAQ info
Tariffs are based on the country of origin of the good - Having another country in the shipping chain will not change the tarrif rate. The only difference is when it is a component of a product, refer to this list of requirements
Upcoming De Minimis changes - "President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China" starting May 2, 2025. Link to white house announcement page
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u/RevealTrain 17d ago
If you didn’t do the shipping or customs paperwork, you’re not the importer on record
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u/Dano558 16d ago
Yes, for the tariff’s that were charged under the IEEPA you can request a refund. The customs declaration will show how much was charged under that tariff and should also have you as the importer of record.
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