Drawback 5-Year Filing Window Under 19 U.S.C. 1313
drawback 5 year filing window 19 USC 1313
Search intent: Importer wants to confirm statutory claim-filing window for drawback.
19 U.S.C. 1313(r) describes a 5-year timeframe for filing/applying drawback entries, with additional rules and exceptions in statute and regulation.
What to verify before filing decisions
- Statute text ties drawback timing to a 5-year period from importation for covered claims.
- Drawback is a distinct pathway from protest and has separate technical requirements.
- Program-specific rules should be confirmed against current statute/regulations.
Primary sources
Accuracy note: this page is a practical summary of cited public sources and is not legal advice. Entry-level facts, applicable statutes/regulations, and current CBP guidance control outcomes.
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