IEEPA Tariff Refund
Many Importers May Be Eligible for Significant Refund Opportunities
IEEPA Tariff Refund
Many Importers May Be Eligible for Significant Refund Opportunities
What Is The IEEPA Tariff Refund?
Recent developments surrounding tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have created potential refund opportunities for importers who paid duties on qualifying imports registered from February 4, 2025 through February 20, 2026. Depending on your import activity, these refunds could represent a substantial recovery of cash previously paid to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Unfortunately, many businesses are unaware that they may have a claim—or assume the process is as simple as filing a form. In reality, obtaining a refund can be complicated, time-sensitive, and dependent on accurate customs records and filings.
Why This Matters
If your company imported goods subject to IEEPA tariffs, you may have an opportunity to:
- Recover duties previously paid to CBP
- Improve cash flow and profitability
- Ensure compliance with evolving customs regulations
For companies with significant import volume, potential refunds can range from thousands to millions of dollars.
How We Can Help
Our team can help you:
- Obtain and establish access to your ACE account
- Analyze import data to identify potential refund opportunities
- Coordinate with customs brokers
- Evaluate eligibility and quantify potential claims
- Prepare supporting documentation and assist throughout the refund process
- Ensure refund is received directly into your ACH account using CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) protocols
Our objective is to simplify a complex process while helping you maximize every available recovery opportunity and ensure you receive a direct refund.
What Are IEEPA Tariffs?
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is a federal law that grants the President authority to take certain economic actions during a declared national emergency. In recent years, this authority has been used to impose tariffs on specific imported goods entering the United States.
These tariffs were collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the import process, increasing costs for many businesses that rely on imported products and materials.
Why Are Refunds Available?
Several legal challenges have questioned whether certain IEEPA tariffs were properly imposed under the authority granted by Congress. As a result, some importers may have grounds to seek refunds of duties previously paid on qualifying imports.
The refund opportunity is based on evolving legal and administrative developments and may be subject to changing guidance, filing requirements, and deadlines. Because each importer’s circumstances are unique, a careful review of import records is essential to determine eligibility.
Don't Leave Money with the Government
Refund opportunities are often subject to strict deadlines and procedural requirements. Waiting too long could result in lost recovery opportunities.
If your company has imported products subject to IEEPA tariffs, now is the time to determine whether a refund claim may be available.
Schedule a Complimentary Assessment
Contact us today for an initial review of your import activity and ACE account access. We will help you understand your options, evaluate potential refunds, and develop a practical strategy for pursuing any available recovery.
The opportunity may be significant—but acting promptly is critical.
Contact TIP to start a risk-free review. For immediate assistance contact a licensed tax expert via email at info@tipgroup.tax or call (949) 309-4101 .