IEEPA Tariff Refund News: April 2026 Roundup
April 2026 roundup of IEEPA tariff refund developments. CAPE updates, court filings, CBP processing status, and what importers need to know.
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Senior Trade Policy Analyst
Daniel Whitmore
Senior trade policy analyst at Tariff Solutions with 15 years in customs law and federal claims recovery. Former CBP regulatory affairs advisor. Covers Supreme Court rulings, CIT orders, and legislative developments affecting IEEPA tariff refunds.
What Is IEEPA? The Law Behind the Tariff Refunds Explained
IEEPA is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — the law used to impose tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down.
Read AnalysisHow the Supreme Court Changed Tariff Law in 2026
The Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling didn't just create refunds — it rewrote the rules on presidential tariff authority.
Read AnalysisWhat Was Liberation Day? The Tariff Event That Changed Everything
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. imposed 'Liberation Day' tariffs on nearly every country. Here's what happened and why it matters now.
Read AnalysisNew IEEPA Court Filings: What They Mean for Your Refund
Analysis of April 2026 IEEPA court filings — timeline motion, interest rulings, class actions, and how each affects your tariff refund timeline.
Read AnalysisTrade Attorney vs. Claims Advisory Firm: Who Should Handle Your IEEPA Refund?
You can hire a trade attorney or work with a claims advisory. Different tools for different situations.
Read AnalysisCongressional Response to IEEPA: New Tariff Legislation Tracker
Tracking all Congressional tariff legislation in 2026 following the IEEPA ruling. What's proposed, what's likely to pass, and what it means for importers.
Read AnalysisStatute of Limitations for IEEPA Tariff Refund Claims
Every IEEPA refund claim has a deadline. Here's the statute of limitations for each recovery path.
Read AnalysisSupreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs — What Importers Need to Know
The 6-3 SCOTUS ruling invalidating IEEPA tariffs. What was struck down, what it means, and what importers must do now.
Read AnalysisThe Week in IEEPA: Weekly Tariff Recovery Briefing
Weekly briefing on IEEPA tariff recovery developments. Court filings, CBP updates, CAPE status, market movements, and action items for importers.
Read AnalysisWhat Is Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
Chapter 99 is where temporary tariffs like IEEPA duties live in the tariff schedule. Here's how it works and why it matters.
Read AnalysisHow Tariff Classification Works — And Why It Affects Your Refund
Every imported product gets an HTS code that determines its tariff rate. Here's how classification works and why it matters for IEEPA.
Read AnalysisLearning Resources v. Trump: The Case That Ended IEEPA Tariffs
The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down IEEPA tariffs. Full case analysis, legal reasoning, and what it means for importers.
Read AnalysisWhat Is a CBP Protest? When and Why Importers File One
A CBP protest is a formal challenge to how duties were assessed on your imports. Here's when you need one for IEEPA recovery.
Read AnalysisIEEPA vs. Section 301 vs. Section 232: Which Tariffs Are Refundable?
Not all tariffs are IEEPA tariffs. Here's how to tell which duties are refundable and which are not.
Read AnalysisThe Importer of Record's Role in IEEPA Tariff Recovery
Only the importer of record can claim an IEEPA refund. Here's what that means and what to do if it's complicated.
Read AnalysisWhat Is the Court of International Trade (CIT)?
The CIT is the federal court that handles customs disputes. Here's what it is, when you need it, and how it handles IEEPA cases.
Read AnalysisThe History of U.S. Tariff Policy: From Smoot-Hawley to IEEPA
U.S. tariff policy has swung between free trade and protectionism for 200 years. Here's the history that led to the IEEPA moment.
Read AnalysisIEEPA Tariff Refund Timeline — Every Key Date from February 2025 to Today
Complete IEEPA tariff refund timeline from Feb 2025 to March 2026. Every executive order, court ruling, and CAPE update.
Read AnalysisWhat Happened to Trump's Tariffs? A 2026 Status Update
Which Trump-era tariffs are still in effect, which were struck down, and which are refundable? Here's the current status.
Read AnalysisIEEPA Tariff Refund Scams and Red Flags: How to Protect Your Claim
The $166B IEEPA refund event is attracting bad actors. Here are the red flags and how to vet any firm.
Read AnalysisThe Complete IEEPA Tariff Refund Glossary: 50+ Terms Defined
ACE, CAPE, PSC, IOR, HTS, 9903.01 — if the jargon is confusing, this glossary defines every term you'll encounter.
Read AnalysisHow China-Origin Imports Are Affected by IEEPA Tariff Refunds
China was the primary target of IEEPA tariffs. Here's exactly which China-origin duties are refundable and which are not.
Read AnalysisHow Canada and Mexico Imports Are Affected by IEEPA Tariff Refunds
IEEPA fentanyl tariffs hit Canada and Mexico at 25%. Here's what USMCA-eligible importers need to know about refunds.
Read AnalysisIEEPA Tariff Refunds by Country: Which Origins Qualify
IEEPA tariffs were imposed on imports from dozens of countries. Here's a country-by-country breakdown of refund eligibility.
Read AnalysisCan the Government Appeal the IEEPA Tariff Ruling? Legal Scenarios
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3. Can the government reverse this? Here's why the ruling is final and what edge cases exist.
Read AnalysisHow the IEEPA Ruling Reshapes U.S. Trade Policy for the Next Decade
The Supreme Court didn't just create refunds — it fundamentally changed presidential tariff authority. Here's what comes next.
Read AnalysisHTS Codes 9903.01 and 9903.02: Which Import Entries Qualify for IEEPA Refunds
Only entries classified under HTS 9903.01 or 9903.02 qualify for IEEPA refunds. Here's what these codes mean and how to find them.
Read AnalysisEvery Court Order Affecting IEEPA Tariff Refunds — Updated April 2026
A running tracker of every court ruling and CBP order affecting IEEPA tariff refund processing, updated through April 2026.
Read AnalysisThe Trade Compliance Officer's IEEPA Recovery Playbook
Trade compliance playbook for IEEPA recovery: record-keeping requirements, regulatory audit trails, classification review, and filing procedures.
Read AnalysisWhat In-House Counsel Should Know About IEEPA Tariff Claims
In-house counsel guide to IEEPA tariff claims: risk assessment, claim preservation, statute of limitations, NDA review, and litigation options.
Read AnalysisConstitutional Basis of the IEEPA Ruling: Why the Tariffs Were Struck Down
The Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional. Here's the legal reasoning and why it matters for your claim.
Read AnalysisCIT Litigation for IEEPA Tariff Recovery: When It's Your Only Option
When the protest window closes, CIT may be your last path. Here's how Court of International Trade litigation works.
Read AnalysisCIT Orders CBP to Process Refunds — March 4 Ruling Explained
The CIT has ordered CBP to process IEEPA refunds. An analysis of the CAPE portal and what importers should do now.
Read AnalysisWhat Happens If CBP Denies Your IEEPA Tariff Protest
CBP denied your IEEPA protest? Here's why it happens, your options, and when to escalate to CIT.
Read AnalysisIEEPA Tariff Recovery: Lessons from the Byrd Amendment and Previous Trade Refunds
The Byrd Amendment distributed $5B to importers. IEEPA is 33x larger. Here's what history teaches about tariff recovery.
Read AnalysisAtmus Filtration v. United States: The CIT Order That Started IEEPA Refunds
The March 4, 2026 CIT order in Atmus Filtration directed CBP to begin processing IEEPA refunds. Full analysis.
Read Analysis19 USC 1505(c): How Statutory Interest Works on IEEPA Tariff Refunds
Section 1505(c) entitles you to interest on excess duties deposited. Here's how it applies to IEEPA refunds.
Read Analysis19 USC 1514 Explained: The Statute Behind Every IEEPA Tariff Protest
Section 1514 is the legal basis for every IEEPA tariff protest. Here's what the statute says and how it applies to your claim.
Read AnalysisWhat the $166 Billion IEEPA Ruling Means for U.S. Supply Chains
The Supreme Court struck down $166B in IEEPA tariffs. Impact on importers, supply chains, pricing, and trade policy.
Read AnalysisWhat Happens When Two Companies Merge With IEEPA Claims
M&A during the IEEPA period creates claim ownership questions. Here's how mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales affect tariff refund rights.
Read AnalysisForeign Trade Zones and IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What You Need to Know
Foreign Trade Zone users face unique IEEPA refund questions. Here's how FTZ status, privileged vs. non-privileged entry, and zone procedures affect recovery.
Read AnalysisBonded Warehouses and IEEPA: Are Stored Goods Eligible for Refunds?
Goods in bonded warehouses during IEEPA raise unique refund questions. How warehouse entries and withdrawal timing affect claims.
Read AnalysisDe Minimis and Section 321: Do Small Shipments Qualify for IEEPA Refunds?
Section 321 de minimis shipments under $800 were exempt from IEEPA tariffs — mostly. Here's how to check eligibility and recover duties on exceptions.
Read AnalysisDuty Drawback + IEEPA Refund: Can You Claim Both?
If you use duty drawback and also paid IEEPA tariffs, here's how the two programs interact — and where double recovery isn't allowed.
Read AnalysisIEEPA Refunds for Goods in Transit During the Supreme Court Ruling
Goods on the water when the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs face unique refund questions. Here's how transit timing affects your claim.
Read AnalysisTariff Engineering After IEEPA: What Importers Should Do Differently
IEEPA tariffs are gone, but the lessons they taught about tariff exposure are permanent. Here's how to engineer your import operations for resilience.
Read AnalysisNDA and Data Security: What to Require From Any IEEPA Advisory
Essential NDA provisions and data security requirements for IEEPA tariff recovery engagements. Protect your commercially sensitive import data.
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