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Education2 min read

Evana vs Avalara

Both Evana and Avalara aim to help brands manage trade, but they focus on very different things. Avalara is built for large rule based tax compliance. Evana is purpose built for recovering overpaid import duties and putting cash back in the pockets of Shopify and Amazon brands.

November 18, 2025Read more
Education3 min read

If I'm Importing Products DDP, Can I Still Get Duty Drawback?

Importing DDP? You may still qualify for U.S. duty refunds. Learn how to recover duties paid on DDP shipments with Evana's automated drawback service.

October 24, 2025Read more
Policy Updates4 min read

Should Brands File Tariff Disputes Now in Case Trump's Tariffs Are Ruled Unconstitutional?

If the Supreme Court rules Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional, importers could get major refunds — but only if they preserve rights now by filing protests/PSCs within 180 days of liquidation.

October 22, 2025Read more
Case Study2 min read

Duty Drawback Claims on Auto-Pilot with Evana

How Kenny Flowers automated duty drawback with Evana—recovering refunds without diverting resources from growth.

October 20, 2025Read more
Education7 min read

Duty Drawback for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

A comprehensive guide to understanding duty drawback eligibility, benefits, and the step-by-step process for recovering import duties, taxes, and fees.

May 12, 2025Read more
Guides6 min read

The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Duty Drawback Claims in 2025

Learn the exact process for filing duty drawback claims, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls to avoid, and timeline expectations for each step.

May 10, 2025Read more
Problem Solving5 min read

How to Overcome Customs Documentation Challenges in Duty Drawback Claims

Practical solutions to the most common documentation issues that prevent successful duty drawback claims, with real examples from customs rulings.

May 9, 2025Read more
Shopify5 min read

Evana: The Only Shopify-Native Duty Drawback Solution for E-commerce

Discover why Evana's seamless Shopify integration processes drawback claims 10x faster than traditional solutions, streamlining duty recovery for merchants.

May 8, 2025Read more
Retail2 min read

The Complete Guide to Duty Drawback Claims for Retail & Ecommerce

Discover industry-specific strategies for retail and ecommerce businesses to optimize duty drawback claims and significantly improve your bottom line.

May 2, 2025Read more
Industry Focus5 min read

Fashion & Apparel Industry Guide to Duty Drawbacks

Discover how fashion and apparel brands can recover significant import duties through drawbacks, with industry-specific strategies for maximizing refunds.

April 22, 2025Read more
Best Practices4 min read

Seasonal Import Strategy: Timing Your Imports for Maximum Duty Drawback Potential

Learn how seasonal businesses can strategically plan their import and export activities to maximize duty drawback recovery while optimizing cash flow throughout the year.

April 22, 2025Read more
Case Study3 min read

How Evana Is Getting Millions Back in the Pockets of Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Discover how Evana's tech-enabled service has helped SMBs recover millions in duty drawbacks that would otherwise be left unclaimed, all with zero upfront costs and minimal paperwork.

April 22, 2025Read more
Shopify5 min read

How Shopify Plus Merchants Can Maximize Duty Drawback Recovery

Discover how larger Shopify Plus stores with complex supply chains can leverage advanced duty drawback strategies to recover significant import duty refunds.

April 22, 2025Read more
E-commerce4 min read

The Complete Duty Drawback Checklist for eCommerce Businesses

Ensure you don't miss any steps in the duty drawback process with our comprehensive checklist tailored specifically for eCommerce businesses importing and exporting goods.

April 22, 2025Read more
Education4 min read

Duty Drawback vs. Foreign Trade Zones: Which Strategy Is Right for Your Business?

Compare two powerful duty mitigation approaches to determine whether duty drawbacks, Foreign Trade Zones, or a hybrid strategy will maximize your import duty savings.

April 22, 2025Read more
Policy Updates5 min read

Breaking Down Section 301 Tariffs: Recovery Opportunities for US Importers

Discover specific strategies for recovering duties paid under Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, potentially worth hundreds of thousands in refunds for businesses.

April 22, 2025Read more
Policy Updates4 min read

Import Tariff Changes 2025: How New Policies Affect Your Duty Drawback Eligibility

Stay informed about the latest trade policy developments and understand how recent tariff changes create new duty drawback opportunities for importers and exporters.

April 22, 2025Read more
E-commerce4 min read

Multi-Channel Retailers: Duty Drawback Strategies for Amazon, Shopify, and Beyond

Learn how businesses selling across multiple platforms can effectively track and recover duties while managing the complexities of omnichannel operations.

April 22, 2025Read more
E-commerce2 min read

eCommerce Duty Drawbacks: How Online Retailers Can Recover Import Duties

Every margin point counts in eCommerce. Discover how online retailers can get refunds on paid import duties to boost their bottom line.

April 17, 2025Read more
Shopify3 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Duty Drawback Solutions

Discover how Shopify merchants can access duty drawbacks through Evana, the only solution specifically designed for eCommerce businesses on platforms like Shopify.

April 15, 2025Read more
DTC3 min read

DTC Brands: Why You're Leaving Money on the Table with Duty Drawbacks

Direct-to-consumer brands have unique advantages when it comes to duty drawback claims. Learn why DTC brands are perfectly positioned to benefit from import duty recovery.

April 14, 2025Read more
Education2 min read

Understanding the Basics of Duty Drawback: A Guide for Small Businesses

Learn the fundamentals of duty drawbacks and how your business can qualify for these often-overlooked refunds that could significantly improve your cash flow.

April 10, 2025Read more
Policy Updates2 min read

How Recent Trade Policy Changes Impact Duty Drawback Opportunities

Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in trade policy and understand how these shifts create new opportunities for claiming duty drawbacks.

March 25, 2025Read more
Sustainability2 min read

The Environmental Impact of Duty Drawbacks on Manufacturing

Explore how duty drawback programs can encourage sustainable manufacturing practices and create economic incentives for environmentally conscious businesses.

March 5, 2025Read more