The Supreme Court has ruled. CBP is building the refund system. Your clients are waiting. Pilothouse bridges the gap — and pays you for every introduction.
1.0–1.5%
Success Fee on Funded Advance
48 hrs
Average Funding Time
Zero
Channel Conflict
The Macro Opportunity
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 9903 tariffs in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize tariff imposition. Billions in paid duties are now legally refundable overpayments.
CBP is building the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal to handle an estimated $166B–$175B in refunds. Mass processing is not expected until late April 2026 at the earliest, with disbursements 4–6 months beyond that.
The Problem Your Clients Face
The CAPE portal is not slated for mass processing until late April 2026. Factoring in CBP review and Treasury disbursement cycles, importers face a 4-to-6-month wait for capital that could be deployed for Q2/Q3 growth today.
Customs entries liquidated more than 180 days ago without a formal protest are legally "closed." Importers who wait passively risk permanently forfeiting millions to the Treasury as their older claims expire.
The Solution
Importers securely upload their ACE data into our proprietary Auto-Scanner. We instantly identify eligible 9903 duties, isolate risk, and calculate the exact refundable principal — in minutes, not weeks.
For funds approaching the 180-day forfeiture wall, Pilothouse coordinates with our network of Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs) — the only professionals legally authorized to file with Customs — to immediately lodge protective protests and secure the asset.
Once the asset is verified and legally secured, Pilothouse issues a Secured Bridge Advance for up to 75% LTV of the claim value, wiring funds directly to the importer's operating account in 48 to 72 hours.
Partner Economics
Example Referral
$3M
Client Claim Value
$2.4M
Funded Advance (75% LTV)
$24,000 – $36,000
Your Referral Fee (1.0%–1.5% of funded advance)
1.0%–1.5% success fee on the total funded advance. Paid at closing.
We are a specialized trade-finance provider, not an accounting or consulting firm. We protect your client relationship.
High-volume partners receive a custom white-labeled landing page (e.g., yourfirm.pilothouse.finance).
Who We Work With
CPAs & Accounting Firms
Fractional CFOs & Finance Advisors
Investment Bankers
Supply Chain Consultants
Ideal client profile: Mid-market or enterprise importers with $500K+ in annual IEEPA tariff exposure, particularly in manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, electronics, and industrial supply chains.
Compliance & Structure
Anti-Assignment Act Compliant
Under 31 U.S.C. § 3727, federal refunds cannot be directly assigned to a third party before issuance. Pilothouse advances are structured as secured bridge loans — all refunds are directed to the Importer of Record's ACH-enabled bank account.
Licensed Customs Broker Network
All protest filings and CBP interactions are conducted by Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs) — the only professionals legally authorized to file paperwork with U.S. Customs on behalf of importers.
ACH-Ready Infrastructure
Pilothouse provides ACH enrollment setup assistance as part of the advance service, ensuring every client is positioned to receive their CBP refund when the CAPE system issues payment.
Scope of Services Disclosure
Pilothouse Structured Debt Finance (a DBA of Rhino Consulting LLC) provides commercial credit optimization, capital alignment, and strategic placement of business purpose debt. Pilothouse is not an RIA, CPA, or Law Firm and does not provide fiduciary, tax, or legal advice.
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