Tariff refund disbursements are set to begin as early as May 12 after the U.S. Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court’s decision effectively makes the federal government liable for more than $166 billion, turning prior collections into reimbursable payments. CBP says 126,237 claims have been submitted via its CAPE portal, with $35.46 billion already finalized. Eligibility is limited to importers of record and customs brokers, leaving consumers excluded despite bearing higher prices.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the first electronic refunds tied to Trump-era tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court could begin as soon as May 12, shifting from an earlier estimate. The agency is also sharing new reporting details so shippers can track ACH payment statuses, as billions wait to be returned.
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