CHINA TARIFF REFUND

IEEPA tariff refund for goods imported from China.

China was subject to the highest IEEPA tariff rates — reaching a combined 145% at peak. U.S. importers of record who paid duties under HTS codes 9903.01.20, 9903.01.24, 9903.01.25, and 9903.01.63 on Chinese-origin goods may be eligible for a refund.
Many products from China entered duty-free or at low rates before IEEPA, meaning the full IEEPA surcharge may represent the entire recoverable amount. Combined effective rates on some product categories exceeded 145%.
Rate History

China IEEPA tariff rate timeline

DateExecutive OrderIEEPA RateCumulative
Feb 4, 2025EO 14195 (Fentanyl)10%10%
Mar 4, 2025EO 14195 increase+10%20%
Apr 2, 2025EO 14257 (Reciprocal)+34%54%
Apr 9, 2025EO 14257 increase+91%145%
Apr 11, 2025Pause (reciprocal portion)–91%54%
Jul 8, 2025Reciprocal reductionvaries~30–54%

Note: Rates and dates are approximate. The covered period extends to February 24, 2026, when IEEPA tariffs were suspended following the Supreme Court ruling.

HTS Codes

China IEEPA tariff HTS codes

9903.01.20

Initial 10% fentanyl tariff on all Chinese imports

9903.01.24

Additional 10% fentanyl tariff increase (to 20% cumulative)

9903.01.25

34% reciprocal tariff (Liberation Day)

9903.01.63

125% reciprocal tariff increase (peak rate period)

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a refund on China tariffs I paid?

If you are a U.S. importer of record who paid IEEPA tariffs on Chinese-origin goods between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026, you may be eligible for a refund of the IEEPA portion plus interest.

What HTS codes apply to China IEEPA tariffs?

The primary HTS headings are 9903.01.20, 9903.01.24, 9903.01.25, and 9903.01.63. These cover the fentanyl-related and reciprocal IEEPA tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.

Are Amazon sellers and ecommerce importers eligible?

If you are the importer of record on the entry — meaning your name appears on the CF-7501 entry summary — you may qualify. Many ecommerce sellers who import directly from China through a customs broker are the importer of record.

Are Section 301 China tariffs also refundable?

No. Section 301 tariffs (HTS 9903.88.xx) are a separate program imposed under different legal authority. The Supreme Court ruling applies only to IEEPA tariffs.

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