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Refunds are not automatic
You must actively file a CAPE declaration with US Customs and Border Protection. CBP will not reach out, identify your entries, or file on your behalf.
IEEPA Tariff Refund Filing
Recover your
IEEPA tariff refund.
A specialist tariff refund service for US importers of record who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). We handle the eligibility analysis, prepare the CAPE filing package, and walk the claim through US Customs and Border Protection.
Free qualification. No upfront cost. 180-day filing window per entry.
For US businesses that were the Importer of Record on CBP entries and paid IEEPA tariffs. This is not a personal or consumer tariff refund.
Start your free analysis
For businesses that imported goods into the US.
Who this is for
Is this you?
You imported into the US
Your business brought goods into the United States and cleared them through CBP.
Your business paid IEEPA tariffs
You were assessed and paid duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
You were the Importer of Record
Refunds flow to the Importer of Record on the entry, not to a freight forwarder or broker who imported on your behalf.
Looking for a personal or consumer “tariff refund” check? That is a different thing. This service is for businesses that paid IEEPA import duties to US Customs.
$166B+
estimated IEEPA duties collected
330K+
US importers potentially affected
53M+
entries to evaluate
Source: public estimates of total IEEPA-related tariff collections from US importers during the period IEEPA tariffs were in effect.
The opportunity
What happened, what it means, and why timing matters.
Following the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling, CBP is processing refund claims through CAPE inside the ACE portal. Refunds are real, but they are not automatic, and the filing windows are narrow.
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Entry status controls the path
Unliquidated, recently liquidated, and finally liquidated entries each require a different filing approach. The wrong path for a given entry can forfeit the refund.
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ACH enrollment matters
Refunds are issued electronically through ACE. Missing or outdated banking information at CBP can delay payment for months after a claim is approved.
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Some tariffs are excluded
IEEPA duties may qualify. Section 232 steel and aluminum, Section 301 China tariffs, and AD/CVD duties are separate programs and are not part of this filing window.
How it works
A four-step refund process.
Recovering customs duties paid under IEEPA is a regulated CBP process, not a form you file once. One mismatched declaration can cost months; a missed protest deadline can cost the claim. Our process is built around real ACE data, liquidation timelines, and CAPE validation requirements.
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You request a free analysis
Share your company details, import volume, and ACE account status. We confirm eligibility and outline next steps within one business day.
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You authorize broker access
CBP Form 5291 (Power of Attorney) lets a licensed customs broker pull your entry data from CBP. It does not give access to your bank accounts or commit you to any service agreement.
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We map your refund exposure
We identify eligible IEEPA entries, separate non-qualifying duties, map liquidation status, and flag deadlines that need urgent action.
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We file and follow through
Clean CAPE declarations, protest support when needed, and ongoing status tracking through payment. You stay the Importer of Record throughout.
Claims are prepared and filed by licensed customs brokers and trade specialists who have navigated CBP systems for decades, with experienced trade counsel available for entries that need a protest or escalation. No upfront cost. USTRC is paid only when your refund comes through.
Eligibility
Importer of Record? See if you qualify for a tariff refund.
IEEPA tariff refunds are filed entry by entry. The earliest entries are approaching their cut-off. Once an entry's filing window closes, that refund opportunity is gone.
- Your business imported goods into the US.
- You paid tariffs imposed under IEEPA in the past 12 to 18 months.
- At least some of your entries have not yet passed the 180-day filing window.
- You have access to your ACE portal account (or are willing to be assisted in accessing it).
Built by importers
We have been in your shoes.
US Tariff Refund Center was built by people who paid IEEPA tariffs themselves and navigated the CBP refund process the hard way. Some voices below are from our own team; others from importers we now help.
I could never have figured this out by myself. I know how to bring stuff in, run a warehouse and sell things. I don't know how to deal with customs systems, and I don't want to make a mistake that costs me money.
Mike
US importer
My husband and I own a home and garden import business. Over the past two years we paid over $200,000 in IEEPA tariffs. We did not pass the cost on to customers. We just stopped taking a paycheck.
Sunshine Chapman
Our team · importer, home & garden
I am a small business owner who suffered greatly with the IEEPA tariffs. The ACE portal was very hard to use. We got the right team to help, and now we help other importers like us get their refunds.
Gabriel Chapman
Our team · importer
FAQ
Plain-English answers for importers.
Am I eligible for a refund? +
You may be eligible if your business was the Importer of Record on entries assessed IEEPA tariffs during the period IEEPA tariffs were in effect. Eligibility is determined entry by entry. We review each one during the free analysis.
What is the Importer of Record? +
The Importer of Record is the entity legally responsible for the customs entry. Only the Importer of Record can file a CAPE declaration or receive the CBP refund on that entry. If you used a freight forwarder or broker who acted as the Importer of Record, refunds flow to them, not to you.
What is CBP Form 5291? +
CBP Form 5291 is the standard Power of Attorney that authorizes a licensed customs broker to act as your customs agent with CBP. It does not give access to your bank accounts. It does not obligate you to a service agreement. It is the document that lets us pull your entry records and prepare your filing.
What does US Tariff Refund Center charge? +
Nothing upfront. Our fee is contingent on your refund. We only get paid when you do, and the fee is taken as a percentage of the recovered amount.
Do I need a lawyer? +
Not for most standard CAPE filings. Entries that require a protest filing or legal escalation may be referred to experienced trade counsel as part of our process. We coordinate that for you.
How long does the refund take? +
Free analysis: one business day. Eligibility review and ACE data mapping: three to five business days. CBP processing and payment timing depends on entry status, your ACH enrollment, and CBP throughput. We track each claim through payment and keep you informed.
Free qualification
See if you qualify.
Share a few details about your business and the tariffs you have paid. A specialist will review your eligibility and follow up within one business day. No upfront cost.