Analysis and guidance for importers navigating the IEEPA tariff refund landscape.
The $800 de minimis exemption was suspended for Chinese goods under IEEPA tariffs. Here's the current status in 2026 after the Supreme Court ruling, the impact on Temu, Shein, and Amazon sellers, and what importers should do now.
Your IEEPA refund won't come back automatically. Four steps — calculate exposure, gather entry numbers, file protests before the 180-day deadline, and set up ACH — with exact timelines and what happens if you miss them.
Litigation finance firms are buying IEEPA claims at 20–60¢ on the dollar. Who should sell, who should hold, how to evaluate any offer, and watch-outs in the unregulated claim-buying market.
93.6% of importers are NOT ready to receive IEEPA refunds. CBP only issues refunds electronically via ACH, but only 21,000 of 330,000 importers have accounts set up. Complete step-by-step guide to ACE portal registration, ACH enrollment, and preparing for the automated refund system.
DEVELOPING: After the March 6 conference, Judge Eaton paused his order for immediate IEEPA refunds. CBP must report progress on its 45-day automated refund system by March 12. The underlying ruling stands — all importers are entitled to refunds. Here's the full picture.
BREAKING: CBP filed a sworn declaration saying it cannot immediately process $166 billion in IEEPA refunds. 330,000 importers, 53M entries, 4.4M man-hours needed. Proposes 45-day automated system. Only 21,000 of 330,000 importers have ACH set up.
CBP didn't fight the refunds. They filed a 45-day implementation plan. That's a white flag on the merits. But the real question is whether DOJ appeals — and here's how to read the signals.
This week's CIT rulings and CBP's 45-day refund proposal changed the sell-vs-hold calculus dramatically. Selling at 70¢ on the dollar is now loan-shark economics. Here's the updated math.
Judge Eaton's closed conference tomorrow will determine CBP refund procedures for $130-166B in IEEPA tariffs. Government must present processing timeline and methodology. Here's what importers should watch for and do now.
Judge Richard Eaton orders CBP to refund ALL IEEPA tariffs and STOP calculating them on customs paperwork. March 6 conference set. No individual lawsuits needed. $130-166 billion at stake.
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms 15% global tariff under Section 122. While bad for importers today, this actually STRENGTHENS IEEPA refund arguments — more pain means more pressure for quick processing.
Critical action steps every importer must take after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. Timeline for refunds, how to preserve your rights, and immediate next steps.
Complete comparison of Section 122 replacement tariffs vs struck-down IEEPA duties. Key differences, exemptions, planning implications, and what importers need to know.
Complete timeline for IEEPA tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruling. CIT procedures, Federal Circuit enforcement, CBP processing, and what can delay your refund.
Electronics, automotive, apparel, furniture, and agriculture importers face the largest IEEPA refund opportunities. Industry-specific analysis and estimated refund amounts.
Step-by-step guide to filing CBP protests for IEEPA tariff refunds under 19 USC 1514. Required documentation, deadlines, common mistakes, and when to hire a customs broker.
The 10% replacement tariffs expire July 24 unless Congress acts. Treasury Secretary Bessent has acknowledged the constraint. USTR is already pivoting to Section 301. Here's what happens next.
VOS Selections moved for permanent injunctive relief and court-ordered refunds with interest for all plaintiffs. Nissan has filed suit. The corporate litigation wave is here.
The Federal Circuit rejected DOJ's 90-day delay request and ordered mandates to issue immediately. The $166 billion refund reckoning at CIT starts now.
The Justice Department filed a surprise motion seeking 120 days before CIT schedules refund proceedings — contradicting its own earlier stipulation. Here's what importers need to know.
FedEx became the first major company to sue CBP for IEEPA refunds on February 23 — and its stock surged 3.2%. With CBP collections halted and 3,000+ cases backlogged, here's what every importer needs to do before June deadlines expire.
The refund rush is on. Senate Democrats introduced legislation forcing CBP to pay within 180 days. The administration is maneuvering to slow things down. Here is exactly what you need to do this week.
Hours after SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs, Trump imposed 15% replacement duties and warned refunds could take five years. Here's what actually changed - and what didn't.
The Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA tariffs. Here's exactly how to recover what you're owed - the three refund paths, timelines, and what to do right now.
Your IEEPA refund claim has real value today. But is cash now worth more than waiting for full recovery? Here's how to think about it.
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