Atlas Claim Advance
Turn Tariff Changes Into Working Capital — Fast
Facilitating advances against $250M of potential tariff refunds (and counting)
Receive a cash advance in exchange for your potential tariff refunds instead of waiting for government timelines
Recent Supreme Court decision impacting IEEPA tariffs may create new refund opportunities across global imports.
Turn Uncertain Tariff Refund Claims Into Immediate Working Capital
Avoid the wait - receive a cash advance for your potential tariff refunds.
Access Capital Sooner
Monetize your potential tariff refunds, instead of waiting for government refunds.
Plan with Confidence
See your estimated refund and advance upfront, so you can plan around it.
Preserve Confidentiality
Access working capital for your potential tariff refund without immediate litigation. Our agreement with you is confidential.
How It Works
Turn a complex tariff refund into a structured, guided process.
Visibility from day one.
Most importers have no visibility into when or how their refunds will arrive. This process transfers your risk of uncertain government refunds. We size your potential refund claim and advance before you commit to anything.
Six defined stages. A written offer before you commit.
Each stage has a defined purpose and a clear next step. Nothing moves forward without your agreement.
Transparent process: no obligation until you’re ready.
There is no cost to receive an estimate of your potential claim size and advance. No commitment until you have reviewed and accepted a written offer
Proven Capital Solutions for Importers
Every transaction we execute is strictly confidential, by design and by agreement. The importers we work with are often navigating sensitive supplier relationships and reputational considerations. Your participation, your claim size, and the terms of your transaction remain private.
Capital tied up in tariff payments can sit on the balance sheet for years during the refund process. A cash advance changes how working capital can be deployed.
Many importers have refund exposure they haven't yet sized, across multiple entry types, origin countries and tariff periods. Getting a precise estimate early, before deciding whether to advance, helps compliance teams plan filing deadlines without pressure.
The CBP refund timeline is uncertain. Converting an uncertain future receivable into near-term liquidity lets finance teams plan around something concrete rather than wait on a government process outside their control.
Confidential process
No immediate public filings required
Streamlined guidance and handling
Turn Tariff Refunds Into Working Capital
Answer a few quick questions to begin your eligibility review and receive a tailored estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the advance less than the full refund?
The advance reflects the present value of a future payment that is uncertain in both amount and timing. It is not yet clear whether refunds will be payable, and in any event refund timelines through US Customs can be long and not fully predictable. The difference between the advance and the full expected refund is the cost of accessing capital now rather than waiting, as well as offloading the risk in the event refunds are never issued. This is consistent with how other receivable-based financing works.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is based on the estimated size of your expected refund entitlement, the quality and completeness of your documentation, the expected timeline to government payment, and your company profile and background. All terms are presented transparently and reviewed with you before any commitment is required. There are no incremental fees.
What types of imports qualify?
Any goods subject to IEEPA tariffs are in scope. Two sets of tariffs are covered: the trafficking tariffs applied to imports from China, Canada, and Mexico that took effect on February 4, 2025, and the broader reciprocal tariffs that took effect on April 5, 2025 and applied to imports from a wide range of countries. If your business imported goods from any affected country on or after those dates and paid tariffs under IEEPA authority, those payments are potentially eligible.
Do I need strong credit to qualify?
Not necessarily. Eligibility is assessed primarily on the tariff refund opportunity itself, including the total tariff paid and the documentation available. Your company profile may influence certain terms, but it is not a threshold requirement. We work with a range of counterparties and assess each situation individually.
What agreement is required to receive an advance?
We enter into a straightforward bilateral agreement that sets out the expected refund entitlement, the advance amount, and how the refund is handled once received. The agreement is designed to be clear and proportionate. You are encouraged to review all terms, and involve your legal counsel, before signing anything.
What happens when the refund is received?
If the government pays as a result of the refund process, it is received by you as the importer of record and passed on to the buyer per the terms of our agreement. The mechanics are set out clearly in the agreement before you commit. You remain the party of record with US Customs throughout the entire process (unless it later becomes possible for the buyer to fully step in, in which case the parties would work together to facilitate that and entirely relieve the seller of ongoing obligations).
Is this a loan or debt obligation?
No. This is not traditional debt and does not appear on your balance sheet as a borrowing. The arrangement is tied directly to your specific expected tariff refund. There is no fixed repayment schedule. If the refund from the government is delayed, there are no additional fees.
Are there any ongoing obligations or restrictions related to receiving the advance?
The main ongoing obligation is cooperating with the standard steps required to receive the refund, such as working with your customs broker to file the necessary paperwork. The agreement is limited in scope to the expected refund entitlement.
Can I review terms before committing?
Yes. All terms including the advance amount, pricing, and agreement structure are shared with you upfront before any commitment is required. We encourage you to involve your CFO, legal counsel, accountant or trade professionals and/or advisors in that review. Nothing proceeds without your informed sign-off.
What does my company need to do to receive the refund?
In most cases, your licensed customs broker will need to file a formal protest with US Customs for each eligible entry within the applicable deadline window. This is a standard administrative process. We provide guidance on what is required and work alongside your existing broker to make sure the right steps are taken on time.
Why does the company need to remain involved?
At this stage, the contingent refund claim is not transferable (as a matter of law), and therefore as the importer of record the company has sole authority to take the requisite steps and receive the refund.