U.S. tariff refunds follow Supreme Court ruling

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a process has begun for the refund of these payments. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for returning the funds, but payments are issued to the Registered Importer of Record (IOR) rather than directly to consumers.

Because consumers cannot request refunds directly from the CBP, many may not receive any money. Instead, recovery depends on whether shipping companies or retailers choose to pass the refunds back to the customers. Some major logistics providers, including UPS, FedEx, and DHL, have established internal processes to return eligible funds received from the CBP to their clients.

UPS is currently processing refunds for specific shipments where it acted as the Importer of Record and provides a tool for customers to check their status. FedEx also offers a portal for consumers to track potential refunds using tracking numbers.