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Analysis of tariff rulings, refund developments, and regulatory changes affecting U.S. importers. Also explore our guides: IEEPA Refunds, Contingency vs Hourly, and Who Qualifies.

Trade & Business Law

CBP's CAPE Portal for IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What the Four-Step Process Actually Means and Why You Should Not Wait for It

CBP says it is building an online portal to process IEEPA tariff refunds. The portal is not ready. It may not be ready for months. And even when it launches, it will only cover one piece of the refund puzzle. Here is what you should be doing right now instead of waiting.

March 25, 2026Read

Trade & Business Law

The Atmus Order: Why Importers Should Still File Actions

The CIT's March 4 Atmus order is a win, but it's not a refund check. Importers who stop here may be the ones who don't get paid. Here's what the order actually says and what you should do next.

March 9, 2026Read

Guide

The Complete Guide to IEEPA Tariff Refunds in 2026: What Every Importer Needs to Know

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA tariffs are unlawful, but refunds are not automatic. Over 330,000 importers paid approximately $166 billion in duties the government had no legal authority to collect. This guide explains your recovery pathways, deadlines, and what to do right now.

March 1, 2026Read

Analysis

How You Recover Your IEEPA Tariff Refund Matters As Much As Whether You Recover It

The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. The government is fighting to keep your money anyway. The path you choose now determines whether you get most of it back, or almost none of it.

March 2, 2026Read

Tariff News

The Government Is Actively Blocking IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Here's What That Means for Your Claim

CBP is rejecting PSC submissions and suspending protest filings. The administrative pathway has effectively been closed off, pushing everything into the courts.

March 6, 2026Read

Trade & Business Law

Breaking: Court Orders IEEPA Tariff Refunds, but Don't Count on a Check

On March 4, 2026, the CIT ordered the government to refund IEEPA duties. The refund order is real, but so is the risk of losing your right to collect if you don't take steps to protect it now.

March 5, 2026Read

Trade & Business Law

The Supreme Court Just Killed Trump's Tariffs: Here's What That Means for Your Business

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 decision. A plain-English breakdown of the ruling, refund paths, and what businesses should do now.

February 20, 2026Read

Trade & Business Law

Section 122 Tariff Refund: The Next Wave After IEEPA?

Section 122 tariffs face five strong legal challenges in the CIT. If struck down, importers could recover $25-30B in duties. Here's what to do now.

April 9, 2026Read

Analysis

IEEPA Tariff Refund Tax Treatment: What Importers Owe

IEEPA tariff refunds are taxable income under IRC Section 111. Interest is taxable too. Here's the tax playbook before the money arrives.

April 8, 2026Read

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