United States halts collection of International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs
Customs systems will exclude IEEPA duties and associated tariff codes will be de‑activated, removing those charges from import clearance processing. Tariffs imposed under Section 232 and Section 301 remain collectible and unaffected.
Change
United States Customs and Border Protection will halt collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and deactivate the associated tariff codes at 12:01 a.m. EST on February 24, 2026.
Why it matters
After the deactivation, customs entries can no longer be assessed using the IEEPA tariff codes, forcing importers and filing agents to change entry classifications and processing workflows. Importers that already paid those duties face unresolved refund procedures because Customs has not issued guidance on reimbursement.
Implications
- — Customs brokers and entry-filing providers must monitor United States Customs and Border Protection's Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) and reconfigure filing systems to stop applying deactivated IEEPA tariff codes by February 24, 2026 — failure will produce filings that reference non-existent codes.
- — Importers that paid IEEPA tariffs must retain all payment and entry documentation now and be prepared to submit formal refund claims once Customs issues procedures — failure to preserve records will hinder reimbursement efforts.
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