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Most U.S. importers are paying duties they do not owe.
We find them.
We recover them.
ProfitLinz audits up to 5 years of historical trade data to identify overpayments, misclassifications, missed exemptions, and recoverable drawback funds.
For most mid-market and enterprise importers, the opportunity is hiding in plain sight inside the data your broker already has.
U.S.-based importers and exporters · No obligation
Results verified at close
Drawback recovery for duties assessed under the 2025 tariff orders is currently pending final court determination on how refunds will be submitted and distributed. We are actively monitoring the ruling and will position qualifying clients for immediate recovery filing as soon as the process is confirmed. In the meantime, ProfitLinz can audit and submit corrections for 2021 through 2024 tariff data now, recovering overpayments from misclassifications, valuation errors, and missed exemptions without delay.
We audit up to 5 years of historical trade records to identify recoverable funds available for immediate submission. This includes misclassifications, valuation errors, incorrect country of origin determinations, missed duty drawback programs, and exemptions that were not applied at entry. Most mid-market and enterprise importers have recoverable funds sitting in data their broker already has. We find them and file for recovery.
For clients impacted by the 2025 tariff orders, we are conducting proactive audits now so that qualifying claims are ready to file the moment the court process is confirmed. Companies that wait to start the audit process will be behind when the window opens. Starting the analysis now means you are first in line for recovery when the ruling is finalized, not waiting to begin while competitors are already filing.
Three disciplines.
One outcome: more profit from your trade activity.
Duty Optimization
We recover overpaid duties and identify future savings by reviewing historical trade data and current processes at the entry level. Most clients have recoverable funds from errors that accumulated quietly over years.
- Tariff classification, valuation, and origin validation
- Duty drawback identification and filing
- Abatement, deferral, recovery, and avoidance strategies
- Broker data vs. ACE reconciliation and variance checks
- Quick-win execution roadmap with opportunity sizing
Compliance & Risk Management
We reduce exposure to penalties, audits, and shipment delays by strengthening internal controls and aligning operations to current trade regulations. Compliance is not just a legal requirement. It is a margin protection strategy.
- Internal controls and post-transaction verification
- Recordkeeping and audit readiness
- Screenings, filings, and licenses coordination
- Training, SOPs, and management reporting
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
Managed Trade Services
We provide expert trade coverage without adding headcount. For mid-market and enterprise companies without dedicated trade staff, this means continuous protection and accuracy across your full trade activity portfolio.
- HTS classification and product database management
- USMCA qualification and compliance
- FTA solicitation and administration
- Post-transaction testing and trade data analytics
- Document management and record retention
The funds were already there.
They just had not been claimed.
These are verified outcomes from completed trade engagements. Company names are withheld by client request. Results were identified through historical audit and documented at engagement close.
A mid-market and enterprise manufacturer had been overpaying duties for years through a combination of HTS misclassifications and missed drawback program eligibility. A 5-year historical audit identified the recoverable overpayments and delivered seven figures in recovered funds without disrupting daily trade operations.
A global exporter had accumulated compliance gaps in recordkeeping and classification that left them exposed to significant penalty risk. A full compliance review closed the gaps, strengthened internal controls, and kept shipments moving without legal exposure or operational disruption.
A fast-growing importer operating without in-house trade staff was absorbing classification errors and missing FTA eligibility across a high-volume product portfolio. Outsourced trade management recovered historical overpayments, enrolled qualifying products in FTA programs, and reduced ongoing trade costs by 38% in the first year.
A dedicated trade practice.
Not a generalist advisory firm
adding a service line.
Shannon Bryant is a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Customs Specialist (CUSECO), and Drawback Specialist (DBS) with extensive experience in trade compliance, duty recovery, and managed trade services for U.S. importers and exporters. Her credentials cover classification, valuation, origin determination, drawback filing, and full-cycle compliance program management.
Shannon leads the ProfitLinz Trade Management division with a team of 12 licensed customs brokers. Her client experience spans manufacturing, distribution, logistics, power sports, cosmetics, and commercial cookware, giving the team direct familiarity with the trade complexity most commonly encountered by U.S.-based mid-market and enterprise importers. She is a recognized voice on U.S. tariff policy and its impact on mid-market and enterprise companies, regularly consulted by industry and media on trade compliance matters.
Every trade engagement is led by Shannon directly and operates under the strategic oversight of Karena Bell, ensuring that recovery opportunities are integrated into the broader financial performance picture when relevant. For mid-market and enterprise companies without dedicated trade staff, the ProfitLinz trade team functions as a fully resourced trade department without the overhead of building one.
Analysis plus performance.
You pay for the work and what we recover.
Our fee structure combines a fixed analysis fee with a performance-based component tied directly to the funds we recover on your behalf. The analysis covers the full historical audit and opportunity sizing. The performance fee applies only to what we successfully recover.
We discuss the specifics during your discovery call once we have reviewed your assessment results and sized your recovery opportunity. The Tariff Drawback Assessment is the right first step. It gives you a concrete estimate of your potential before any commitment is made.
Answers for CFOs, CEOs, and COOs
evaluating trade recovery.
Most mid-market and enterprise companies recover 15 to 40% of trade-related costs within the first 90 days. Savings come from duty recoveries, missed exemptions, and tighter controls that prevent future leakage. The Tariff Drawback Assessment gives you a specific estimate based on your own trade data before you commit to anything.
Brokers submit entries to keep shipments moving and ensure compliance. ProfitLinz analyzes classifications, reconciles ACE data, validates origin and valuation, and identifies recoverable overpayments from prior entries. These are strategic and forensic functions that brokers are not designed to provide.
Quick wins typically appear within 30 to 60 days. Duty refunds and recoveries from historical audits can post rapidly once claims are filed. Structural compliance improvements protect margins going forward and begin delivering value immediately.
The most useful starting point is your ACE data if you have an account, or recent broker entry data, your product master, and basic shipment volumes. We can work directly with your broker for an efficient and secure data transfer so there is minimal burden on your team.
No. ProfitLinz provides fully outsourced trade expertise so you avoid added headcount. We manage HTS classification, FTA administration, post-transaction verification, and ongoing reporting so your team can stay focused on running the business.
Ongoing profit leakage from overpayments and missed programs, plus growing exposure to audits, penalties, and shipment delays. Every month without an audit is another month of recoverable funds that age toward the statute of limitations. The 5-year lookback window closes one year at a time.
Both. Many clients begin with a historical audit to recover cash and close compliance gaps, then continue with managed trade services to protect margins and compliance over time. The engagement model is designed around your needs and trade volume.
ProfitLinz Trade Management serves U.S.-based importers and exporters. We support import and export programs including classification, valuation, origin, FTA strategy, and drawback across major trade lanes affecting U.S. operations.
Find out what is recoverable
before you commit to anything.
The Tariff Drawback Assessment gives you a specific estimate of your recovery opportunity based on your own trade data. It takes minutes to complete and costs nothing. Once you see the number, scheduling a discovery call with Shannon is the natural next step.
Answer a few questions about your trade activity and receive an estimate of your potential recovery opportunity. No commitment required.
Start the Assessment →Once you have reviewed your assessment results, schedule a focused conversation with Shannon Bryant to discuss the opportunity in detail and determine next steps.
Reserve a Discovery Call →Tariff recovery improves your cost structure. Profit Optimization finds where else margin is being suppressed across your entire business: customers, pricing, service lines, and overhead. The two work together.
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