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Trump tariff refunds start May 11 but portal glitches may stall most importers claims
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Only 3% of claims are fully processed so far
As $166 billion in Trump tariff refunds begin May 11, importers face a race against delays. Data suggests just about 3% of claims are fully processed, while roughly 21% are approved. Nearly 15% are rejected due to portal errors and data glitches, and many filings need resubmission. Even error-free claims may take 45 to 90 days with 330,000 importers and 53 million entries queued.
- Only around 3% of tariff refund claims are fully processed
- About 21% of claims are approved so far
- Portal errors and data glitches drive roughly 15% rejections
- Even clean claims may take 45 to 90 days amid huge queues
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