Common Pitfalls to Avoid in ACE Protest and FTA Reconciliation Refunds

By | 2025-10-06T21:25:44+00:00 October 6th, 2025|

Common pitfalls U.S. importers should avoid when filing ACE protests and FTA reconciliation refund claims with CBP, including missed deadlines, incorrect filing modules, incomplete documentation, and misunderstanding customs rules.

An infographic explaining frequent mistakes U.S. importers make during the ACE Protest Module and FTA Reconciliation refund process. It highlights compliance issues like missing CBP protest deadlines, using the wrong filing method, lacking proper certificates of origin, and misunderstanding customs restrictions — helping businesses stay compliant and recover duty refunds efficiently.