Duty Drawback Automation Software

Let your AI agent handle the paperwork, extract shipment data, and prepare audit-ready applications so you can focus on your clients—not forms.

You’re stuck copying shipment details from Excel, searching for tariff codes in government databases, and emailing draft forms back and forth. As a customs broker, every form error or missing document means refund delays and stressful audits. Manual entry in Outlook and shared drives eats up your week and puts compliance at risk.

An AI agent that prepares, checks, and organizes duty drawback and tariff concession applications for customs brokers, saving hours of manual work each week.

What this replaces

Copy shipment data from CargoWise into government PDF forms
Search tariff codes in the Australian Integrated Cargo System
Draft cover letters for each refund application in Word
Organize supporting invoices and bills in Outlook and shared folders
Cross-check eligibility criteria against the latest customs regulations

The hidden cost

What this is really costing you

In the freight forwarding and customs industry, brokers spend hours each week pulling shipment records from CargoWise, referencing the Integrated Cargo System, and re-entering data into government forms. The repetitive nature of matching invoices to tariff codes and assembling supporting documents makes the process slow and error-prone. Even experienced customs brokers lose valuable time double-checking details and chasing missing paperwork. The result: less time for client service and more risk of mistakes.

Time wasted

1.5 hrs/week

Every week, burned on work an AI agent handles in minutes.

Money lost

$3,500/year

In salary, missed revenue, and operational drag — annually.

If you keep ignoring it

Ignoring this leads to rejected refund claims, delayed duty recoveries, and potential compliance penalties during customs audits. Clients may lose trust if errors or late submissions become a pattern.

Cost estimates derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data and O*NET task analysis.

Return on investment

The math speaks for itself

Today — without agent

1.5 hrs/week

of manual work

$3,500/year/ year

With your AI agent

15 min/week

agent-handled

$875/year/ year

You save

$2,625/year

every year, reinvested into growing your business

Estimates based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median salary data and O*NET task importance ratings from worker surveys. Time savings assume 80% automation of eligible task components.

Jobs your agent handles

What this agent does for you

Complete jobs, handled end-to-end — so your team focuses on what matters.

Quick Refund Application

You ask your agent to prepare a duty drawback application for a recent shipment, providing the invoice and shipping documents.

Tariff Concession for New Product

You ask your agent to draft a tariff concession application for a new product line, specifying product details and import history.

Eligibility Pre-Check

You ask your agent to review a set of transactions and identify which are eligible for tariff concessions or refunds.

Audit-Ready Packet Creation

You ask your agent to organize all documents and correspondence needed for a customs audit related to past refund claims.

How to hire your agent

1

Connect your tools

Link your customs records databases, tariff databases, and document storage systems to the agent.

2

Tell your agent what you need

Type: 'Prepare a duty drawback application for invoice #456789, including all supporting documents and compliance checks.'

3

Agent gets it done

Receive a completed application form, supporting documentation packet, and a draft submission letter—all ready for your review and submission.

You doing it vs. your agent doing it

Log into multiple systems and copy details by hand
Agent pulls and summarizes data instantly
30 min/application
Manually enter codes and fill out forms line by line
Agent auto-fills forms with validated data
20 min/application
Cross-reference regulations and double-check entries
Agent flags errors and checks eligibility automatically
15 min/application
Gather, organize, and format supporting files manually
Agent compiles and organizes documents for you
15 min/application

Agent skill set

What this agent knows how to do

Pulls Shipment Data

Extracts relevant product, invoice, and shipping details from CargoWise or uploaded CSVs to populate application forms.

Fills Government Forms

Completes duty drawback and tariff concession forms with pre-checked data, ready for your review and signature.

Checks Compliance

Validates entries against current Australian Border Force regulations and flags missing or incorrect information before submission.

Creates Audit Packets

Compiles all required documents, organizes them by claim, and generates a PDF packet for audit readiness.

Drafts Submission Letters

Prepares customized cover letters or explanations for each application based on shipment history and claim type.

AI Agent FAQ

The AI agent can process data exported from CargoWise, WiseTech Global, or government CSV files. Direct API integration is available for select platforms. You remain in control of what is uploaded.

Your agent uses up-to-date regulatory databases and cross-references entries with the latest Australian Border Force guidelines. Human review is still recommended before submission.

The agent checks for updates to customs regulations and tariff schedules weekly. You should confirm that your source data reflects the latest changes before finalizing applications.

All uploaded documents are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and stored securely with access restricted to authorized users only. No data is shared with third parties.

Yes, the agent can process multiple claims and organize documents by client or shipment. Multi-client support is built in for customs brokers managing several accounts.

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