Businesses to Receive Refunds for Struck-Down Trump Tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches online system for claiming tariff refunds.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 7:12am

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of U.S. dollar bills, a calculator, and a gavel on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the financial impact and legal resolution of the struck-down tariffs.The refund process for businesses that paid unconstitutional Trump-era tariffs represents the final closure on a contentious trade policy chapter.NYC Today

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds online starting at 8 a.m.

Why it matters

The Trump administration's tariffs on imports were highly controversial and faced numerous legal challenges. This refund system represents the final closure on that chapter, allowing businesses to recoup funds they were required to pay despite the tariffs later being ruled unconstitutional.

The details

The refund system will allow importers and their brokers to claim back the tariffs they paid on goods that were subject to the Trump administration's trade war tariffs, which the Supreme Court ultimately ruled were unconstitutional.

  • The refund system is scheduled to launch on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8 a.m.

The players

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The federal agency responsible for managing and securing U.S. borders, including collecting tariffs and duties on imported goods.

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The takeaway

This refund process marks the final closure on the controversial Trump-era tariffs, allowing businesses to recoup funds they were required to pay despite the tariffs later being ruled unconstitutional. It's a resolution that many importers and trade groups have long awaited.