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Customs Agency Developing 45-Day System for $166B Tariff Refunds

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced they're creating a streamlined system to process tariff refunds within 45 days. The move comes after the Supreme Court declared certain Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional, affecting $166 billion in payments from approximately 330,000 importers nationwide.

Federal customs officials announced Friday they are developing a streamlined refund system that will allow businesses to reclaim illegally collected tariff payments within 45 days, eliminating the need for costly lawsuits.

Brandon Lord, a senior official with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, made the announcement in court documents as federal attorneys worked with a trade judge to establish procedures for returning $166 billion in tariff collections to approximately 330,000 importing businesses.

The refunds stem from tariffs that formed a cornerstone of former President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, which the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional last month. While the high court struck down the tariffs, it provided no guidance on refund procedures, leaving many smaller importing companies concerned about expensive and lengthy legal battles.

According to Lord’s court filing with the U.S. Court for International Trade, the upcoming system will streamline the process significantly. “This new process will require minimal submission from importers,” Lord stated in the document.

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