An IEEPA tariff refund calculator is a tool that estimates how much duty you can recover after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs on February 20, 2026. It works by multiplying your import value by the IEEPA tariff rate you paid to calculate your potential refund amount.
Enter your import details below to estimate your refund. The total IEEPA refund pool is estimated at $166 billion — individual claims range from thousands to tens of millions of dollars.
The calculator takes two inputs: your total import value in dollars and the IEEPA tariff rate percentage you paid. It multiplies these to estimate your potential refund. This is the gross refund amount before considering recovery probability, timing discounts, or interest accrual.
For a more detailed analysis with probability-weighted scenarios, sensitivity analysis across recovery rates and timelines, and sell-vs-hold recommendations, see our full claim pricing tool.
The following table shows example IEEPA tariff refund calculations for common import scenarios. Actual refund amounts depend on your specific import value and the IEEPA tariff rate you paid.
| Import Value | IEEPA Rate | Tariff Category | Estimated Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 20% | China fentanyl (initial) | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | 25% | Canada/Mexico border | $125,000 |
| $1,000,000 | 145% | China fentanyl (peak) | $1,450,000 |
| $2,000,000 | 34% | Liberation Day (China reciprocal) | $680,000 |
| $5,000,000 | 10% | Liberation Day (baseline) | $500,000 |
These are gross refund estimates before accounting for recovery probability, timing discounts, or interest under 19 USC §1505. Use the calculator above or our full claim pricing tool for probability-weighted estimates.
Your recovery timeline depends on the status of your customs entries. Unliquidated entries have the fastest path; 1581(i) lawsuits take the longest.
| Recovery Path | Expected Timeline | Requires Attorney? | Recovery Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unliquidated entries | 6–18 months | No (customs broker) | Highest |
| Protest (19 USC §1514) | 12–36 months | Recommended | High |
| 1581(i) action in CIT | 24–60 months | Required | Moderate |
| Tariff Category | Rate Range | Refund Eligible? |
|---|---|---|
| China fentanyl tariffs (IEEPA) | 20% – 145% | Yes |
| Canada/Mexico border emergency (IEEPA) | 25% | Yes |
| Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs (IEEPA) | 10% – 50% | Yes |
| Section 232 (steel & aluminum) | 25% | No |
| Section 301 (original China tariffs) | 7.5% – 25% | No |