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CEO Jason Cheung of toy manufacturer Huntar Company Inc poses amongst partially empty shelves at the U.S. office in Union City, California, U.S. May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Brittany Hosea-Small/File Photo
Apr 17, 2026

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

U.S. importers ready to claim up to $166 billion in tariff refunds as Customs launches new CAPE system amid concerns over process reliability.

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo
Apr 14, 2026

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch the CAPE system on April 20 to issue refunds for $166 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman
Mar 12, 2026

US customs agency says building system for tariff refunds is 40% to 80% complete

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is 40% to 80% complete building a system to refund $166 billion in illegal tariffs, with operations expected by mid-April.

APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Mar 6, 2026

US customs agency says tariff refund system will be ready in 45 days

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will implement a system to refund $166 billion in tariffs within 45 days, following the Supreme Court ruling.

A U.S. flag and a "tariffs" label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 2, 2026

US tariff lawsuits returned to trade court to determine next steps

The U.S. Court of Appeals sent lawsuits on Trump-era tariffs back to the Court of International Trade to decide refund procedures for importers.

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