The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Businesses that paid these duties may be eligible for refunds — but action is required.
Despite the Supreme Court's ruling on IEEPA tariffs, the U.S. government is not proactively issuing refunds. Recovery requires deliberate action by affected importers. If you haven't reviewed the legal timeline, you can see the full breakdown of the IEEPA ruling here.
U.S. Customs is not mailing refund checks to affected importers.
Companies must file formal protests or pursue legal claims to recover funds.
Protest and claim deadlines apply — typically 180 days from entry liquidation.
Supporting documentation is required for every claim filed.
Missing deadlines could permanently forfeit your IEEPA tariff refund claim.
Once a customs entry fully liquidates and the 180-day protest window closes, recovery options become significantly more limited.
Claiming a customs tariff refund requires navigating a structured legal and administrative process. Here's what it involves.
Analyze import data and tariff payments to determine potential refund amounts.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation.
If required, we coordinate and cover the cost of legal action to pursue refunds through the courts.
Pre-funding may be available through Meridian's financing partner while claims are being processed.
The window to claim unlawful IEEPA tariff refunds is finite. Understanding key legal timelines is essential before taking action.
Feb 2025
IEEPA Tariffs Imposed
May 2025
Court Rules Unlawful
Feb 2026
Supreme Court Ruling
Now
Refund Claim Window Open
For liquidated entries, importers typically have 180 days from the date of liquidation to file a formal protest with U.S. Customs.
Litigation-based refund claims are subject to separate statute of limitations under 28 U.S.C. § 2636. These timelines vary based on claim type.
Entries that have not yet liquidated may offer the broadest recovery options, including Post-Summary Correction before final assessment.
The IEEPA tariff refund process involves navigating customs law, trade court procedures, and documentation requirements that most finance teams are not equipped to handle independently.
$166+ Billion
IEEPA Duties Collected
330,000+
Importers Impacted
53 Million
Total Entries Subject to IEEPA
20.1 Million
Unliquidated Entries
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection data on Congress.gov, referenced February 20, 2026
We built our practice around one principle: you should never have to pay to find out if you qualify for a customs tariff refund.
We evaluate your eligibility at no charge. There is nothing to pay before we begin our review.
Our team handles documentation gathering, claim preparation, and coordination with trade counsel.
We are only compensated when you recover funds. Our interests are fully aligned with yours.
Your case is handled by professionals with direct experience in Customs protests and trade litigation support.
After submitting, you'll immediately schedule time with our team to review your potential refund opportunity together.