IEEPA tariff refund: common questions.

Not yet. The Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional on February 20, 2026. The Court of International Trade ordered CBP to process refunds on March 4, 2026. CBP is building an automated refund system within ACE (the CAPE process), expected to launch approximately 45 days from the March 11 court filing. In the meantime, importers can file protests on liquidated entries and post-summary corrections on unliquidated entries to preserve their refund rights.

If your company imported physical goods into the United States between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026, and paid duties under HTS codes beginning with 9903.01 or 9903.02, you are likely affected. Our assessment identifies your specific entries, calculates your exposure, and maps your recovery options.

Start by understanding your exposure. Our no-cost assessment identifies every IEEPA-affected entry in your import history, quantifies the duties paid, determines the liquidation status of each entry, and maps available recovery paths. This gives you the information you need to make an informed decision — whether that means filing through your customs broker, engaging trade counsel, or exploring immediate capital options.

Once your data is validated and the claim is confirmed, we can present a firm, non-recourse offer within 14 to 21 days. If you accept, capital is disbursed within business days of executing the assignment agreement. There is no waiting for CBP processing, no government timeline dependency, and no risk of denial.

Non-recourse. Once we purchase your claim, we assume all processing risk, timeline uncertainty, and administrative burden. If CBP delays, denies, or modifies the refund, that is our problem — not yours. Your payment is final.

The refund amount is based on the actual IEEPA duties paid on each affected entry. We identify every entry with HTS codes under 9903.01xx and 9903.02xx, sum the duties paid, and calculate the gross recoverable amount. The net amount depends on which recovery path you choose and any applicable fees.

The initial assessment is provided at no cost and with no obligation. If you choose to file through a broker or attorney we refer, their fee structure applies directly between you and them. If you choose claim assignment, there is no fee — you receive an immediate payment at an agreed discount to face value.

Yes. All information provided during the assessment process is treated as confidential. We do not share importer data with third parties. If you proceed to an engagement, confidentiality terms are formalized in the agreement.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded the statute's intended scope. Duties collected under IEEPA authority are now eligible for refund through CBP's administrative process.

Initially, just your company name, contact information, estimated annual import value, and primary product categories. If you move forward with a full assessment, we will need your CF-7501 entry summaries or ACE portal data to identify specific IEEPA-affected entries.

Initial screening within 48 hours. Full Impact Assessment with entry-level analysis delivered within 5 to 10 business days, depending on the volume and complexity of your import activity.

Broker-assisted recovery means a licensed customs broker or trade attorney files your claims through CBP on your behalf. We can refer you to vetted professionals. Claim assignment means you sell us the validated claim and receive immediate payment. You get less than face value but eliminate all timing risk and administrative burden.

In most cases, yes. Your customs broker holds critical entry data and can grant ACE portal access needed for claim validation. We coordinate directly with your broker to minimize disruption to your operations.

The Supreme Court ruling is final. CBP is building the CAPE processing portal, which is expected to launch in spring 2026. Claims can be prepared and validated now so they are ready to file the moment CAPE opens — securing early queue position.

No. The assessment identifies your exposure and available recovery paths. Actual recovery depends on entry eligibility, documentation completeness, and CBP's administrative process. We provide a factual analysis, not a guarantee.

If a protest is denied, the claim can be escalated to the Court of International Trade under 28 U.S.C. §1581(i). This is a longer path but remains available. We identify this risk during the assessment phase so you can make an informed decision before filing.