IEEPA Tariff Recovery Infrastructure

Scalable Back-End Execution for Large Tariff Portfolios

How Do Capital Providers Process Tariffs Safely?

Capital providers, customs brokers and accounting firms process IEEPAtariffs safely by outsourcing the technical processing layer to a dedicatedback-end partner. Anchor Accounting Services operates a specialized tradedata desk built to handle entry-level data reconstruction, phase-awareportfolio screening, and automated file verification.

We handle the administrative workload behind the scenes, so your team canfocus entirely on client relationships or fund returns.

FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

Everything importers, brokers, and partners ask about the IEEPA recovery process.

Do I need to find all of our old customs invoices to start?

No. Unlike traditional filing vendors, Anchor’s technical desk can pull your historical import transaction records directly from federal trade streams. This eliminates the need for your team to search for old shipping bills or contact past freight forwarders.

What happens if our original customs broker listed themselves as the Importer of Record?

This is a common administrative hurdle. If your broker listed themselves as the official Importer of Record (IOR) on the original paperwork, the refund right is legally tied to them. In these scenarios, Anchor can step in as a dedicated third party to manage administrative alignment between your business and the broker, helping unlock the application path.

How does Anchor protect our company from public or political scrutiny?

We understand that corporate privacy is paramount. Data show that 95% of large publicly traded companies are quietly pursuing refunds without disclosing figures to avoid political blowback or consumer class-action lawsuits. Anchor operates a private data desk, ensuring your trade data evaluation and portal configuration are handled with strict confidentiality.

What is a Treasury offset, and can it reduce our potential refund?

Yes. The government is legally authorized to reduce or intercept approved IEEPA refunds to satisfy qualifying outstanding federal debts or tax liabilities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). Anchor pre-audits your files using IRS Form 8821 to identify these exposure points before your claim is processed.

What if some of our past entries have reconciliation or drawback flags?

Entries flagged for reconciliation (Entry Type 09) or tied to drawback claims are explicitly excluded from the current Phase 1 portal track. However, they still represent a major recovery opportunity. Anchor segments these complex lines into an active "standby" queue, keeping them formatted and prepared for rapid deployment the moment downstream government phases open.