US CBP opens refund portal for unconstitutional Trump tariffs
Importers and customs brokers can file refund claims through CBP’s portal
Change
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched an online portal at 8 a.m. on April 20, 2026, allowing importers and customs brokers to file claims for refunds of tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court ruled were imposed without constitutional authority.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court ruling covers tariff measures President Donald Trump imposed on imports from almost every other country, making those paid charges eligible for refund claims. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will administer and accept business refund submissions through the designated online portal beginning at 8 a.m. on April 20, 2026.
Implications
- — Importers and customs brokers must submit refund claims through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection online portal beginning at 8 a.m. on April 20, 2026 — filings cannot be initiated before the portal opens.
- — Trade-compliance teams at importing companies must assemble customs entries, proof of tariff payments, and supporting documentation immediately so claims can be filed once the portal opens on April 20, 2026.
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