180-Day Deadline — Don't Miss It
Stop Waiting for Your Tariff Refund. Get Paid Now.
The government owes you money. We solve 3 problems importers are dealing with right now:
1. We file it for you.The paperwork, the customs forms, the deadlines — handled. Flat fee, no hourly billing.
2. We advance you cash now.We purchase your refund claim and put 20%–30% in your hands within 48 hours — before the government sends a dime.
3. We connect you with investors. If you've thought about selling or bringing in a partner, our private investor group is ready. We're serious.
Estimated total IEEPA tariff refunds owed to U.S. importers per CBP and trade analysts.
Strict CBP deadline to file your protest from the date of entry liquidation. No extensions.
We review your entries and estimate your refund. *Fee based on number of imports
Your Expert Partner in Tariff Recovery
We act as your authorized agent with CBP. You sign once — we handle every filing, every deadline, and every follow-up until your refund is secured.
CBP Form 19 protests filed on behalf of our clients through the ACE Portal.
Total refund value secured for importers across all service tiers.
We serve importers in all 50 states. No geographic restrictions.
From verified refund amount * to wire transfer for cash advance clients.
Our Commitment
The Principles That Guide Every Client Engagement
Every protest we file is reviewed for compliance with 19 CFR Part 174 before submission. We do not file claims we cannot support with documentation.
The 180-day protest deadline waits for no one. We move fast to protect your filing window from the moment you engage us.
You know exactly what we charge, what we file, and when. No hidden fees, no surprises. Just clear, honest service.
Trusted by importers and small businesses across all 50 states
Meet Our Team
Meet the People Fighting for Your Money
Chief Executive Officer
George Merling is a Baltimore-born entrepreneur with a lifetime of business acumen that few can match. At 85, he brings a rare combination of strategic vision, hard-won market instincts, and an unshakable belief in the power of small business. George has built and led companies across multiple industries, and his ability to identify opportunity where others see complexity is the foundation on which Tariff Refund Partners was built. His leadership ensures that every client relationship is grounded in integrity, results, and long-term value.
Vice President
Linda Mullins is a Licensed Customs Broker with over 54 years of experience in the maritime and international trade industry. She spent the majority of her career with John S. Connor, Inc. and John Steer Co., Inc., rising to Vice President of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic Region. A trailblazer in her field, Linda was the first woman to serve two consecutive terms as President of the Baltimore Customhouse Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association. Her deep expertise in customs compliance and importer advocacy makes her an invaluable asset to every client we serve.
Chief Strategy Officer
Angela Alvarez is Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Tariff Refund Partners, LLC, bringing a powerful combination of information technology expertise and advanced AI literacy to every client engagement. With a sharp ability to identify patterns, decode complex regulatory processes, and build operational systems from the ground up, Angela is the engine behind how the company delivers results at scale. She has a proven track record of cutting through bureaucratic red tape and translating intricate government processes into clear, actionable strategies. Her work ensures that every client’s claim moves forward with speed, precision, and zero gaps.
Our Services
Two Clear Paths to Recovering Your Tariff Refund
We prepare and submit your CBP Form 19 protest directly through the ACE Portal on your behalf.
We audit your CBP Form 7501 entries to identify every eligible IEEPA tariff charge and calculate your maximum refund.
Need cash now? We buy your refund claim outright and wire you 20% of the estimated value within 48 hours.
Not sure what you are owed? Book a paid strategy session with our trade finance team for a full import history review.
Choose the Service That Works for Your Business
- Free entry audit & refund estimate
- CBP Form 19 protest preparation
- Direct ACE Portal filing
- Deadline tracking & reminders
- You keep 100% of the refund
- Flat fee per entry filing
- Receive 20% of refund in 48 hours
- We assume all waiting time & risk
- No out-of-pocket cost to you
- Wire transfer to your bank account
- We handle all CBP filings
- Simple one-page agreement
- Review of all CBP Form 7501 entries
- IEEPA tariff charge identification
- Total refund estimate report
- Liquidation deadline analysis
- Completely free, no obligation
- Results delivered within 24 hours
- 60-minute strategy session
- Import history review
- Refund options explained
- POA & documentation guidance
- CBP protest process walkthrough
- Written action plan provided
Why Choose Us
The Specialist Advantage — This Is All We Do
We hold an active CBP ACE Protest Filer Account. We file directly through the official U.S. Customs system — no middlemen.
Our flat-fee filing service means you know your cost upfront. Our cash advance option means zero out-of-pocket cost to you.
We track every entry's liquidation date and ensure your protest is filed within the mandatory 180-day window — no exceptions.
We specialize in importers with refunds under $5 million. Big firms ignore you. We do not.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about the IEEPA refund opportunity, how to protect your rights, and how we work.
Our Process
Your Refund in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Free Claim Review
- No Cost, No Obligation
- All 50 States
- Free Audit Included
- 48-Hour Turnaround
Step 2: Choose Your Service
- Flat Fee or Cash Advance
- You Choose the Option
- Simple 1-Page Agreement
- No Hidden Fees
Step 3: Sign & Get Paid
- Cash Advance: 48 Hours
- Filing: CBP Direct Pay
- Wire Transfer Available
- 100% Secure Process
Full-Service Filing — Flat Fee
- Flat Fee Per Entry
- You Keep 100% of Refund
- ACE Portal Direct Filing
- All 50 States Covered
Immediate Cash Advance — Get Paid Now
- 20% Paid Upfront
- Wire in 48 Hours
- We Assume All Risk
- No Waiting for CBP
Ready to Get Started?
Our Team Is Standing By to Help You Recover What You Are Owed
Finding out if you are owed a refund starts with one conversation. Book your free call and our team will ask you a few simple questions to determine if your imports are eligible. No paperwork needed to get started.
One call is all it takes. We will walk you through a short set of questions, tell you whether you qualify, and explain exactly how the process works — including the option to receive 20% of your refund upfront. No obligation, no cost.
Once you qualify, we handle everything — the filing, the documentation, and the follow-up with U.S. Customs. You choose how you want to be paid: a flat-fee service or an upfront advance on your refund. We do the work. You get the money.