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

Duty drawbacks have long been a powerful but hidden financial opportunity for SMBs. Evana’s tech-enabled service is making recovery accessible—returning millions in import duties to companies that export or destroy goods.

Roughly $15B in eligible drawbacks go unclaimed annually because of complexity. Evana combines customs expertise with automation to bridge the gap, delivering refunds from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Three case studies highlight the impact:

A $12M California furniture retailer exporting 8% of products was unaware of drawbacks.

Evana recovered $178K retrospectively, set up $4.5K quarterly refunds, and required <3 hours of staff time—funding a new showroom six months early.

An $8M New York importer destroyed 5% of inventory due to damage/expiration.

Evana delivered $42K in retroactive refunds, $15K ongoing annually, and funded an inventory management upgrade—all via simple documentation.

“We never would have known this opportunity existed without Evana,” their CFO noted.

A $20M Texas apparel company exporting 15% had been told drawbacks were too cumbersome.

Evana recovered $323K retrospectively, enabled $75K annually, and redirected funds to product development. “The ROI was almost unbelievable,” said the Director of Operations.

Three differentiators drive results:

Automated data analysis finds eligible transactions, digital systems streamline documentation, and AI matching connects imports to exports with higher accuracy than manual methods.

Streamlined requirements fit SMB record-keeping, clients spend <4 hours total, and communications stay jargon-free.

Thousands of SMBs now access refunds traditionally reserved for large enterprises.

No upfront costs, contingency-based pricing, and transparent fees align incentives and remove risk.

Four barriers have historically blocked SMBs:

Dense regulations deter non-experts. Evana’s customs specialists and technology ensure compliance.

Mapping exports to imports is daunting. Evana’s alternative documentation strategies and matching algorithms make it manageable.

Traditional claims require hundreds of hours. Automation cuts processing time by up to 90%, making even $5K claims economical.

Historic timelines were 12–18 months. Evana’s streamlined submissions and agency relationships reduce recovery to 4–6 months.

Recovered funds provide financial resilience, competitive advantage, and resource optimization—letting SMBs reinvest without building internal customs expertise.

Evana’s work strengthens small-business balance sheets, levels the playing field with large enterprises, and fuels domestic growth and job creation—realizing the original intent of the drawback program.

Indicators of strong recovery potential:

Evana offers a free assessment to estimate eligibility quickly without DIY calculations.

Six simple steps:

The $15B in unclaimed drawbacks is no longer reserved for large enterprises. Evana’s model democratizes access for SMBs, putting recovered funds back where they belong.

If you import and export—or destroy imported inventory—explore this opportunity today. With no upfront cost and minimal time required, the upside is all yours.