Transportation

Duty Drawback

Refund of customs duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported.

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Updated 2025-10-01

Definition

Duty drawback allows importers to recover taxes or tariffs paid when goods are returned, re-exported, or destroyed.

Overview

Overview

This system incentivizes international trade by reducing costs for businesses that export imported goods.

Benefits

  • Lowers overall import/export costs
  • Encourages export activities
  • Improves cash flow for exporters

Example

A company imports raw materials, manufactures products, and exports them; it claims duty drawback for the imported materials.

Tags

#Duty Drawback#Customs#Export#Refund

Related Terms

Customs Duty
Export License
Customs Bonding