Customs Brings Back Form for Duty Breaks
Published Date: 6/13/2025
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection is bringing back the Application for Allowance in Duties (Form 4315). This form helps businesses ask for lower import taxes on certain goods. If you import stuff, get ready to use this form again soon—no new fees, just a smoother process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Form 4315 Reinstated for Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is bringing back the Application for Allowance in Duties (Form 4315). If you run an importing business, this form lets you ask for lower import taxes on certain goods by submitting a formal allowance request.
No New Fees; Smoother Process
CBP says there will be no new fees tied to reinstating Form 4315 and that the process will be smoother. This means businesses can use the form again without paying additional application charges.
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