When a licensed customs broker is the right fit
Preparing and filing documents with CBP on behalf of an importer, including CAPE declarations, corrections, and protests, is customs business that requires a license under 19 U.S.C. 1641. If your existing broker handles refund work, start there. If you do not have one, we can email you a list.
When an attorney is the right fit
- A protest was denied and the Court of International Trade deadline is running
- Your entries are finally liquidated
- You want to understand the two-year lawsuit route under 28 U.S.C. 1581(i)
- You were not the Importer of Record and want to understand contract options against a seller
How our list works
- You tell us your situation, by form or phone.
- We email you a list of licensed customs brokers or attorneys who handle that type of situation.
- You contact any of them directly, or none. We do not follow up with them for you, and we do not send them your information unless you ask us to.
- Any engagement and any fee is between you and that professional, under their own written agreement.
Law firms and customs brokers do not pay us per referral, per client, or a share of any fee or refund. See how listings work.
What to ask a professional
- For a broker: their CBP license number, whether they handle CAPE and protests, and how they bill.
- For an attorney: their bar admission, experience at the Court of International Trade, and fee terms in writing.
General information, not legal or customs advice. Facts last reviewed September 24, 2026. Confirm dates and options for your entries with a licensed professional.
General information, not legal advice. Tariff refund rules and court rulings are changing. Deadlines depend on your own entries. Confirm your options with a licensed customs broker or attorney. TariffClarity is not a law firm or customs broker.