Court of International Trade

judicial

Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Target Implementation

    Expected date for the commencement of automated refund processing via ACE.

  2. 45-Day Commitment

    CBP official announces a tentative 45-day timeline to establish the refund process.

  3. CBP Initial Refusal

    CBP tells the court it cannot comply immediately due to technical system constraints.

  4. CIT Refund Order

    The Court of International Trade orders the government to refund duties collected under IEEPA.

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CBP Targets 45-Day Timeline for IEEPA Tariff Refunds Following CIT Order

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signaled it will be ready to process court-ordered tariff refunds within 45 days, a significant pivot after initial claims of technical inability. The move follows a landmark Court of International Trade (CIT) ruling regarding duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

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