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.
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