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IEEPA Tariff Refund Navigator

Find out what refund track you're on, your deadlines, and what to do next.

What happened: On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs. All IEEPA tariffs are unlawful. Approximately $175 billion was collected from 301,000+ importers across 34+ million entries. No administrative refund process exists yet — your track determines your options.
$175B
Est. Duties Collected
301,000+
Importers Affected
34M+
Customs Entry Records
Feb 20, 2026
SCOTUS Ruling Date

The Refund Tracks

Tier 1 — Strongest

Filed CIT Protective Action

You filed in the Court of International Trade under 28 U.S.C. § 1581(i) on or before December 23, 2025. You are positioned for reliquidation by court order. The government has stated it will not oppose this.

Tier 2 — PSC Path

Post Summary Correction May Apply

Your entry is unliquidated and within the 300-day PSC window. You didn't file a protective CIT action. CBP has not confirmed whether it will accept PSCs for IEEPA entries post-ruling. Viable but uncertain.

Tier 2 — New CIT

File a New CIT Action

PSC is unavailable or rejected, but your 2-year statute of limitations is still open. You can file a new § 1581(i) action. A trade attorney is strongly recommended — don't wait.

Tier 2 — Uncertain

Remedies Unclear

Entry is liquidated, PSC unavailable, SOL may be expired. Exceptions and tolling arguments may still apply. Congress may also provide administrative relief. Consult a trade attorney immediately.

Latest Policy Updates

Supreme Court Feb 20, 2026 ⚠ Affects Rules

6-3 Ruling: IEEPA Does Not Authorize Tariffs — Learning Resources v. Trump

The majority held that IEEPA's authority to "regulate importation" does not encompass tariff imposition. All IEEPA tariffs are unlawful ab initio. The government has committed to not opposing reliquidation for Tier 1 importers.

CBP Feb 20, 2026 ⚠ Affects Rules

CBP: No Administrative Refund Process Established — PSC Acceptance Uncertain

CBP acknowledged the ruling but stated it is "reviewing the decision and consulting with DOJ before issuing guidance." PSC acceptance for IEEPA entries has not been confirmed. ACH enrollment in ACE remains mandatory for any refunds.

Court of International Trade Dec 23, 2025

CIT Issues Administrative Stay on Pending § 1581(i) Challenges

The Court of International Trade stayed all pending IEEPA challenges. Importers who filed before this date retain Tier 1 status. New filings after this date are currently stayed pending the SCOTUS ruling.

Rules version: 2026-02-20-001 — This tool runs entirely in your browser. No entry data is transmitted to any server.

Add a Customs Entry

Each entry is assessed separately. Fill in what you know — more detail means more accurate results.

When the entry was filed with CBP. Must be Feb 7, 2025 or later (first IEEPA EO date).

Chapter 99 HTSUS classification added by the IEEPA executive order. Format: XXXX.XX.XX

Check your ACE portal or ask your customs broker if unsure.

Date CBP officially liquidated this entry. Found in ACE portal or on CF-4333.

When you paid the IEEPA duties. Used to calculate your 2-year statute of limitations. Strongly recommended.

Approximate IEEPA-specific duties paid on this entry. Optional — for your reference only.

A § 1581(i) action filed before the December 23, 2025 administrative stay places you in Tier 1.

Must be on or before December 23, 2025 to qualify for Tier 1.

About IEEPA Refund Navigator

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