U.S. IPEEA Tariffs: How To Protect Your Refunds
- Arne Mielken
- Sep 3
- 5 min read
🔒IEEPA Tariffs at Risk: What Importers Must Do Now to Protect Refund Rights
Executive Brief
The Supreme Court’s review of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) could invalidate tariffs and duties collected under it. Refunds will not be automatic. Importers must take proactive legal and administrative steps to preserve recovery rights. Those who fail to act risk losing out entirely, as history has shown in cases like U.S. Shoe and the Section 301 litigation. Political maneuvering may also determine whether refunds are capped or restricted, meaning lobbying will matter as much as litigation.
Key Takeaways
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