$166B in Tariff Refunds Opened This Week — What To Do Now
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If you've been running an ecommerce business that imports products — especially from China — you paid a lot more in duties last year than you should have. The Supreme Court agreed with you in February. And now, as of this past Monday, you can actually do something about it.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the CAPE portal on April 20 — a refund system for IEEPA tariffs ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. More than $166 billion in duties is on the table, plus interest. Over 55,000 parties filed claims on day one alone. If you imported goods in 2025 or early 2026, this week is when you need to pay attention.