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Did you overpay tariffs in 2025?

In February 2026 the Supreme Court ruled the 2025 emergency tariffs illegal. If you imported goods or supplies, that money is being refunded. Find out roughly how much you could claim back.

⚖️ Based on the actual ruling 🔒 Nothing stored unless you ask
Tell us what you imported
A rough total in US dollars is fine. This is the value of the goods, not the duty bill.

How it works

No account, no upload, no catch. Three steps.

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Tell us what you imported

Country, rough timing, and the value of the goods. That's enough for an estimate.

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See your refund range

We apply only the tariff layers the Supreme Court voided, not the duties that still stand.

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Get the claim steps

The exact CBP process, what you need from your records, and the deadlines that matter.

Why this is happening

In 2025 the government imposed a wave of emergency tariffs under a law called IEEPA, a flat surcharge on top of normal duties. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that those tariffs were never legal.

An estimated $165 billion or more in collected duties is now refundable. CBP opened a process (called CAPE) to give it back. Big importers have brokers filing already. Small sellers mostly don't know it's theirs to claim.

This tool exists because the refund math is confusing on purpose: only the voided emergency layers come back, while Section 301, Section 232, and base duties stay. We separate the refundable part from the rest so you know what's actually worth claiming.

Common questions

Are the 2025 tariffs really refundable?
Yes, the IEEPA "emergency" tariff layers are. The Supreme Court voided them on February 20, 2026, and CBP is refunding collected duties through its CAPE process. Section 301, Section 232, and regular (MFN) duties are not refundable. Those remain valid law.
How much could I get back?
It depends on where and when you imported. For Chinese-origin goods in late 2025, the refundable IEEPA portion was about 20% of the declared customs value (a 10% reciprocal layer plus a 10% fentanyl-related layer). The checker above gives you a range for your situation, plus CBP-paid interest.
What do I need to file a claim?
Your Importer of Record number and your entry summary numbers (your customs broker or freight forwarder has these). You pull the entries that carry the voided IEEPA codes and submit them through CBP's CAPE system in the ACE portal, or have your broker do it.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Recently liquidated entries ride a 180-day protest window, and older entries may need a protest filed now rather than waiting for later CAPE phases. The longer you wait, the more entries fall outside the window, so it's worth checking your exposure soon.
Do USMCA goods from Canada or Mexico qualify?
Usually not. USMCA-qualifying goods were exempt from the IEEPA tariffs, so there's no overpayment to refund. If some of your Canadian or Mexican imports did not qualify for USMCA, those specific entries may be refundable.
What is TariffAlerts?
A set of free tools for US-based Etsy and Shopify sellers who import goods or supplies: this refund checker, a live landed-cost calculator, and a watch-list that emails you when a tariff change hits your margin. Estimates only, not legal or customs advice.
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The Tariff Briefing

A short email when something in the tariff world actually matters to small importers: what changed, what it means for your margins. No filler, no fixed schedule.