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Trump Tariff Refunds Begin but Consumers Likely to Miss Out
The first phase covers unliquidated entries and claims filed within 80 days, and approved refunds are expected in 60 to 90 days.
- On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries portal at 8 a.m. ET, allowing businesses to begin claiming refunds for tariffs the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without constitutional authority.
- In a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20, the Supreme Court found that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, usurping Congress' tax-setting role.
- Over 330,000 importers paid approximately $166 billion on over 53 million shipments, with 56,497 already registered as of April 14 for $127 billion in eligible refunds; only the Importer of Record or licensed brokers can file CAPE Declarations.
- Refunds will take 60 to 90 days following CBP approval, though After Action Cigars co-founder Brad Jackson of Rochester, Minnesota, warned that multi-month delays fail to solve immediate cash flow problems.
- Consumers who paid higher prices remain ineligible for direct refunds through CAPE, but class-action lawsuits against retailers including Costco and Essilor Luxottica seek to force reimbursement for shoppers through the U.S. legal system.
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