CUSTOMS LITIGATION | 2026-07-25

IEEPA Tariff Refunds After the Supreme Court Ruling: A Guide for California Importers

The Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 decision, opening the door to billions in refunds. Here is how California importers can identify affected entries, protect their deadlines, and pursue recovery through the CBP CAPE process.

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, invalidating the sweeping "Reciprocal" and "Trafficking" duties that reshaped American import costs beginning in 2025.

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