Painless Filing and Funding Starts Here
Skip the complexity and delays of recovering your IEEPA tariff refund alone. 1st Capital Financial will file, fund, and assist you every step of the way.
What To Expect
IEEPA Refund Intake Form
Up to 85%
Value of IEEPA Tariff Refund ¹
Industry's Best
Rates, Selection, and Terms
2-3 Weeks
Three Paths to IEEPA Recovery With 1st Capital Financial
File and Fund
File Only
Fund Only
FAQs About Our File and Fund Program
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
Can I get an advance on my IEEPA tariff refund?
Yes. 1st Capital Financial’s File and Fund Program advances capital against your IEEPA tariff refund claim, so you don’t have to wait for CBP to disburse. We underwrite the advance based on your claim size, documentation, and entry status, and disburse funds within days of approval. The minimum estimated claim size for advance financing is $100,000.
How does IEEPA tariff refund financing work?
IEEPA tariff refund financing is an advance against your pending or approved claim. A provider like 1st Capital Financial evaluates your ACE entry data, underwrites the claim, and disburses capital to you before CBP processes the refund. When CBP disburses, the refund repays the advance. You recover the full refund minus contingency and financing fees.
Do I need to switch customs brokers for 1st Capital Financial's File and Fund Program?
No. The File and Fund Program works with your existing customs broker of record. Our team prepares CAPE Declarations, protest documents, and related filings; your broker executes them with CBP. You keep the broker relationship you already trust while gaining advance financing and an integrated workflow from claim review through refund receipt.
Is there a minimum claim size 1st Capital Financial's File and Fund Program?
Yes. The File and Fund Program requires a minimum estimated refund claim of $100,000 because advance financing is underwritten around that threshold. Smaller claims may still qualify for our File Only service, which is contingency-based with no upfront cost. Book a discovery call to discuss which path fits your business.
How much can 1CF advance against my refund, and how fast?
Advance amounts depend on your claim size, documentation quality, entry status (unliquidated vs. liquidated), and underwriting review. Because IEEPA refund claims are a new asset class, we evaluate each one individually and share specific advance terms in your written proposal. Capital is typically disbursed within days of approval, far faster than CBP’s 60- to 90-day target.
What's the difference between File and Fund, File Only, and Fund Only?
All three service paths involve our team reviewing your ACE entry data, calculating your refund, and monitoring CBP disbursement. File and Fund files your CAPE Declaration and advances capital against your recovery. File Only files the claim without advance financing. Fund Only provides advance financing against a claim you’ve already filed.
Can 1st Capital Financial handle larger IEEPA tariff refund claims?
Yes. The File and Fund Program supports claims ranging from $100,000 to $1M–$5M and $5M+, where most high-volume importer refunds fall. Larger claims typically receive more favorable advance terms because underwriting risk scales efficiently at volume. Our team manages the full workflow, from ACE entry analysis through CAPE Declaration preparation and protest filings on liquidated entries.
File and Fund Your IEEPA Claim Before It's Too Late
Submit your IEEPA Refund Intake Form online to find out how much you’re eligible to claim, and proceed with filing, funding, or both.
