Businesses that paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal may now be entitled to a refund.
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the president is not authorized by IEEPA to impose tariffs.
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and importers of record who paid duties to CBP may have a claim. This is not a refund program for consumers who paid higher prices at the store.
If your business paid these tariffs, you may be entitled to a refund.
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is helping manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and importers nationwide recover International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds and charge no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us so we can help you recover the IEEPA tariff refund you are entitled to.
Why Companies Trust Our Tariff Refund Attorneys
- While some law firms accept as many cases as possible without considering if they have enough staff to handle all the cases, our responsive legal team is fully staffed so we can provide you with reliable communication, 24/7 availability and frequent case updates.
- We have been trusted since 1990 to recover financial compensation for our clients.
- Our team offers free consultations and, unlike other law firms who charge retainers or hourly fees, will charge you no legal fee until we win your case, as our only fee is a portion of any recovery we obtain for you.
- We have a high-stakes litigation team with the experience handling valuable cases and the comprehensive resources to take on the biggest, most complex cases and win.
- Our lawyers provide trial-ready representation, so, unlike other lawyers who are all too willing to settle cheaply for a quick buck, we’re not afraid to go to trial and will fight to recover the full value of your claim.
- We and our legal teams have recovered in excess of $750 million for our clients.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All cases are unique and results depend on cases’ specific facts.
Table of Contents
- What Is the IEEPA Tariff Refund?
- Does Your Business Qualify for a Trump Tariff Refund?
- How the IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Works
- How Much Could Your Business Recover?
- Deadlines to File a Tariff Refund Claim
- FAQs
- Contact Our Tariff Refund Attorneys Today
What Is the IEEPA Tariff Refund?
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on imported goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This affected imports from China and dozens of other countries.
The U.S. Supreme Court, in February 2026, ruled that the president is not authorized by IEEPA to impose tariffs. This means that businesses which paid these tariffs may be owed financial compensation.
These Trump tariff refunds are not automatic. Businesses must take legal action to recover what they paid.
Importers who act now are in the strongest position to get their money back before filing deadlines pass.
Does Your Business Qualify for a Trump Tariff Refund?
Your business may qualify for a Trump tariff refund if:
- You are the importer of record that paid IEEPA duties directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Your imports were subject to Trump tariff rates under IEEPA during the covered period from February 4, 2025 through February 24, 2026
- Your imports came from any of 60+ affected countries, including China, Canada, Mexico, the EU, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India and Brazil
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and e-commerce sellers that imported goods subject to Trump IEEPA tariffs and paid duties directly to CBP may qualify for a refund.
Consumers who paid higher prices for goods due to tariffs do not have a claim. The right to recover a refund belongs to the importer of record that paid the duties.
It does not matter if you passed the cost on to your customers. The right to recover a refund belongs to the business that paid the duties. If your business paid the duties, you may still qualify for a refund even if you passed the cost on to your customers.
Large businesses are not the only businesses who may qualify for a refund. Small and mid-sized importers may qualify as well. Volume is only a factor in how much you can recover, not whether you can file for a refund.
How the IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Works
Our attorneys will review your import records to identify all entries affected by IEEPA and calculate the total duties you paid.
We will determine your eligibility for a refund and quantify what your business may be owed. This will include any interest that has accrued.
We will pursue recovery through litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade on your behalf.
You will owe us no legal fees until we win your case.
How Much Could Your Business Recover?
The amount of money your business could recover will depend on the volume of imports and the tariff rates applied during the covered period.
Factors that affect how much your business may be owed in a tariff payback include:
- The total Trump IEEPA duties paid to CBP across all affected entries
- The volume and frequency of imports during the tariff period
- Statutory interest accruing on overpaid duties
Businesses that imported consistently throughout the tariff period may be able to obtain significant recoveries.
Contact us today for a FREE assessment of what your business may be owed.
What is the Deadline to File a Claim?
CBP protest deadlines are typically 180 days from the date an import entry is liquidated. Entries liquidate on a rolling 314-day cycle. The first protest windows arrive around June 2026.
There is also a two-year statute of limitations for filing at the Court of International Trade. The earliest deadline falls around February 3, 2027.
The government will likely not issue import tariff refunds on its own. Businesses must take action before filing windows close.
Companies that wait risk losing the ability to recover duties on entries when deadlines pass.
Contact our attorneys now to make sure your claim is filed on time.
FAQs
Does This Apply to My Business If I Import From Countries Other Than China?
Yes.
The ruling covered Trump IEEPA tariffs applied to imports from 60+ countries, not just China.
Affected countries include Canada, Mexico, the EU, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, India and Brazil, among others.
You may have a claim if your business paid import tariffs on goods from any of these countries.
What If I Already Passed the Tariff Costs On to My Customers?
Your business is not disqualified from filing a tariff lawsuit if you passed tariff costs onto customers.
The right to recover belongs to the importer of record, meaning the entity that paid the duties to CBP, under customs law.
Your business is still owed a refund even if your customers absorbed the costs of tariffs by paying higher prices.
Will the Government Automatically Refund What We Paid?
No.
President Trump’s administration has indicated it will not voluntarily return any duties collected.
Recovery requires filing through the Court of International Trade, so it is critical that you have legal representation.
Our attorneys will handle the entire process so your business can focus on its operations.
What Does It Cost to Work With Your Firm?
We charge no upfront legal fees. We handle Trump International Emergency Economic Powers Act refund cases on a contingency fee basis.
Our only fee is a percentage of what we actually recover for your business.
You will owe us nothing if we do not recover anything.
Contact Our Tariff Refund Attorneys Today
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if:
- You are the importer of record that paid IEEPA duties directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Your imports were subject to Trump tariff rates under IEEPA during the covered period from February 4, 2025 through February 24, 2026
- Your imports came from any of 60+ affected countries, including China, Canada, Mexico, the EU, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India and Brazil
Our lawyers are recovering IEEPA tariff refunds on behalf of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and importers.
Why Companies Choose Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers
- Our responsive legal team provides frequent case updates, reliable communication and 24/7 availability.
- Our clients have trusted us since 1990 to recover compensation for them.
- We offer free consultations and charge no legal fee until we win.
- Our high-stakes litigation team has the comprehensive resources to successfully handle the largest, most complex cases.
- We provide trial-ready representation.
- We and our legal teams have successfully recovered over $750 million for clients.
