INTERNATIONAL TARIFF MANAGEMENT INC

International Tariff Management, Inc. (ITM) has been a fixture in U.S. customs and trade compliance since its founding in 1984. Headquartered at 127 Scott Road in Waterbury, Connecticut, ITM was established specifically to address complex U.S. Customs issues that routine brokerages are not equipped to handle. Over four decades, the firm has developed deep expertise in two highly specialized areas: duty drawback and tariff classification.

Duty drawback — the process of recovering customs duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed — is one of the most underutilized cost-recovery tools in international trade. ITM's focused practice in this area means importers and exporters working with the firm can expect rigorous analysis of their supply chains to identify refund opportunities that may otherwise go unclaimed. Many companies leave significant money on the table simply because drawback claims require detailed recordkeeping and technical knowledge of CBP regulations; ITM exists to close that gap.

Tariff classification is equally demanding. Determining the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code for a product governs the duty rate, admissibility requirements, and eligibility for trade preference programs. Misclassification can result in underpayment penalties or overpayment of duties. ITM's classification services provide importers with defensible, well-researched HTS determinations — an essential safeguard in an era of heightened CBP enforcement and Section 301 tariff scrutiny.

Although ITM is based in Connecticut and operates outside of the major port cities like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, or Houston, customs brokerage and trade compliance consulting is increasingly a national practice. Companies across the country engage specialists like ITM precisely because their expertise in drawback and classification transcends geography. Whether a manufacturer in the Midwest needs help structuring a manufacturing drawback claim or a national importer requires a second opinion on HTS classification, ITM's four-decade track record positions it as a trusted resource.

For importers asking "what does a customs broker do," ITM represents a distinct category of the profession: less focused on transactional entry filing at the port and more focused on strategic trade compliance, cost recovery, and regulatory accuracy. Businesses dealing with high-volume imports, anti-dumping or countervailing duty exposure, or complex supply chain structures will find ITM's specialized capabilities particularly valuable. CBP filer code BI0.