Asset Enhancement Solutions, LLC Monetizes $20 Million in IEEPA Tariff Claims for Several Importers of Consumer Products

UNIONDALE, NY – Asset Enhancement Solutions, LLC (“AES”), a national debt advisory firm has facilitated the sale of $20 million in IEEPA Tariff Claims for Several Importers. These companies import apparel, home goods, food, holiday decorations and other types of consumer products.  Trade experts predict it could take 2 to 5 years for importers to receive their tariff refunds due to both the long-standing customs rules that are in effect and the Administration’s adversarial stance to issuing IEEPA tariff refunds.  The Administration can make appeals, request Stays from the U.S. Court of International Trade “CIT”), Customs could request a case-by-case eligibility review and there could be delays in the system upgrades that Customs and Border Protection are working on.

Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling on February 20, 2026, IEEPA claims were trading at an average of only 22%.  After the ruling against the Administration, Buy Rates increased to 45% and subsequent to some positive rulings on March 4^th and 6^th by the CIT and other encouraging news stories, Buy Rates have increased to between 55% to 75%.   Importers were initially taking a wait and see approach after the recent rulings by CIT as there was initially hope they might see refunds in a manner of months. “With the significant increase in buy rates and negativity regarding timing of refunds in the media, importers are now coming off the sidelines,” said Neil Seiden, Managing Director of AES. “Funds can purchase claims within approximately 4 to 6 weeks depending on the quality of documentation assembled by the importer,” said Seiden.

The ability for companies to monetize their IEEPA tariff claims offers asset-based lenders the potential to clean-up the Borrowing Base of some of their borrowers as these funds can be used to pay off over-advances on credit lines, return to compliance with covenants and increase working capital.

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About Asset Enhancement Solutions, LLC

AES is a debt advisory and consulting firm that provides capital sourcing, strategic financing and specialized funding program assistance to businesses across the United States. AES is widely known for its ability to help businesses navigate complex financial and government programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as an agent for multiple PPP lenders, the firm successfully guided 1,500 companies with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process, securing $150 million in PPP loans for these businesses.  AES also assisted many businesses expedite funding of their ERC (Employee Retention Tax Credit) within 6 to 8 weeks instead of waiting 12 to 36 months to receive funds from the IRS. AES facilitated the sale of $50 million of ERC claims over the past few years with individual claims ranging from $1 million to $7 million. This experience handling complex, high-volume, documentation-intensive federal programs positions AES to successfully assist companies seeking IEEPA tariff refunds as regulatory guidance regarding the refund process emerges.