Billions have been repaid. Most importers haven't claimed a cent.
Tariff refunds are not theoretical. Real money is moving back to importers right now. The problem is that the vast majority of eligible businesses still aren't set up to claim what they're owed.
Figures reflect CBP tariff refund claim processing data.
How the IEEPA refund window opened
February 2026
Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional, making duties paid since early 2025 recoverable.
April 20, 2026
CAPE Phase 1 opens
CBP opens the CAPE portal for unliquidated entries and entries within 80 days of liquidation.
June 29, 2026
CAPE Phase 2 opens
Reconciliation entries become eligible to file for a refund.
February 4, 2027
Fentanyl tariff deadline
Final deadline to claim refunds on fentanyl tariffs from China, Mexico, and Canada.
April 5, 2027
Reciprocal tariff deadline
Final deadline to claim refunds on reciprocal tariffs from all other countries.
Why so much goes unclaimed
With $86.3 billion already repaid, the refund program clearly works. Yet 93.5% of eligible importers haven't claimed. It isn't because the money isn't there. It's because getting to it is harder than it should be.
The vast majority of eligible importers still have not filed a claim.
- Most importers don't know the refund program applies to them
- Many aren't set up with an ACE Portal account to file
- The claim process is technical and deadline-driven
- Refund windows expire, so unclaimed money is lost for good
This is the gap
The refunds are real. The setup is the barrier.
Tarisol exists to close that gap. We connect you with the Tariff Refund Agency's specialists, get you set up, and make claiming what you're owed simple. No upfront cost.
Don't leave your share unclaimed.
A free eligibility check takes about a minute. See where you stand.