Businesses start requests for Trump tariff refunds
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The path to getting tariff refunds hit a major milestone on April 20 when US Customs and Border Protection began allowing companies to submit refund requests. But importers likely won’t see refunds for at least two to three months,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) opened a new online portal for tariff refunds on Monday, April 20, but they're for businesses, not individuals. The agency is slated to begin refunding companies that paid tariffs on imports after the Supreme Court ordered the government to return the funds.
U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims filing portal on Monday.
April 22, 2026 - On February 20, 2026, in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., the Supreme Court invalidated all tariffs the President imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Supreme ...
Some companies say they'll pass tariff refunds on to customers. But will shoppers actually see lower prices? Here's what to know.
UPS and FedEx have begun filing requests for some tariff refunds through the government's refund process, but those funds could take months to reach customers.