International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds - U.S. Customs & Border Protection
CBP will make regular updates to this webpage and encourages members of the public to check back frequently.
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While Trump Delays, Wyden Calls for Passage of Speedy Tariff Refunds Act - US Committee on Finance
Watch a video of Wyden deliver his remarks here
As Prepared for Delivery (4/21/26)
I rise today to request unanimous consent to pass the “Speedy Tariff Refund Act.” This bill forces the Trump administration to immediately return the money it has stolen from American businesses under Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Nothing illustrates the hostility that Donald Trump has shown towards helping Americans seek refunds better than his comments to CNBC this morning. Donald Trump said this morning that it would be “brilliant” if companies do not seek refunds and that he will remember those that don’t. Sounds like a threat to me. The President of the United States said he’ll remember those who don’t seek a refund or come forward.
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s so-called “emergency” IEEPA tariffs. The Court’s ruling was clear: these tariffs were illegal. And the Administration must refund the money to the American importers that paid the tariffs.
It’s now been two months since the Supreme Court’s decision, and not a single penny has been paid back. The Trump administration is deliberately delaying these refunds even after Trump’s own lawyers claimed they would be issued.
While Trump funnels money to his vanity projects and illegal war, his Administration is doing everything it can to avoid returning the money it stole from American companies. That’s why I quoted the President’s threat this morning.
I’ve heard from countless small business owners who paid the tariffs but still have no idea when – or if – they will ever get their money back. This leaves businesses and workers on a financial rollercoaster, questioning if they’re going to be able to keep their doors open.
Yesterday, CBP began accepting refund requests through a new online system, which is already riddled with glitches and errors.
But instead of paying refunds automatically, CBP is requiring businesses to file even more paperwork to obtain a refund. This is just more bureaucratic red tape to make it harder for Americans to get their money back. CBP is even excluding whole categories of imports from the refund system for now, despite the Court of International Trade’s order to pay refunds of all IEEPA tariffs.
It’s clear as Crater Lake that Oregonians can’t rely on this administration to return their money. So Congress needs to step up. My bill requires the administration to pay tariff refunds, with interest, within 30 days. It applies to every importer who paid IEEPA tariffs – not just certain imports. And it makes it clear that CBP must pay the refunds automatically, without requiring additional paperwork.
I’m sure my Republican colleagues are also hearing from small businesses in their states who are desperate to get their tariff refunds. I urge them to join me, Senator Markey, and Senator Shaheen today. The Senate can act, today, to put money back in the pockets of small businesses and ensure Trump doesn’t scam Americans out of the tariff refunds they are owed.
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Federal Register Notices:
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
• Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Oleoresin Paprika From India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Wooden Cabinet and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Recission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2024
• Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Lithium Hexafluorophosphate From China
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order
• Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023; Correction
• Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determinations of No Shipments and Rescission, In Part; 2024, 2020-2021
• Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023; Correction
• Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From the Kingdom of Thailand: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
• Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023; Correction
• Certain Chassis and Sub assemblies There of From Mexico: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Tris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane and Tris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane Hydrochloride (“Tris and Tris HCI”) From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
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In the News:
• Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds [Rueters]
• Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs [NY Times]
• US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring [Bloomberg]
• Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers [Yahoo Finance]
• UPS, FedEx and DHL are seeking tariff refunds. Here's what it means for consumers [CBS News]
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FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses - FTC
The FTC’s actions aim to protect the integrity of “Made in the USA” products, while restoring consumer confidence in American-made goods
Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that deceived American consumers by falsely claiming, in advertising and labeling, that their products were made in the United States. These actions follow President Trump’s March Executive Order, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be made in America.”
As part of these actions, the FTC reached settlements with sellers of American flags and flagpole display kits, entertainment systems for home and commercial use, and footwear products, resolving allegations in separate federal court complaints that these sellers violated the law by making unqualified and unsubstantiated “Made in USA” claims.
“The FTC is committed to ensuring that ‘Made in the USA’ claims are truthful and trustworthy,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “We will robustly enforce the ‘Made in the USA’ standard so that the American people have confidence that their purchases of American-made products support American workers and manufacturing.”
The three enforcement actions continue the Commission’s work to protect American consumers from deceptive “Made in USA” advertising and labeling claims, while providing consumers with confidence that their purchases of American-made products actually support American workers, manufacturing, and communities. These enforcement actions also ensure that American businesses, who have made the necessary investments in domestic manufacturing, are not disadvantaged and that there is fair competition for those sellers who truthfully advertise their products as “Made in the USA."
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USITC Seeks Public Comments on Proposals to Update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule - USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) wants to hear from interested federal agencies and the public about proposed updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
The Commission has posted its proposed updates to the HTS on the USITC website. Interested federal agencies and the public are invited to submit written comments on the proposed updates by May 18, 2026. All written submissions, except confidential business information, will be available to the public.
Last year, members of the World Customs Organization agreed on about 300 sets of amendments to the Harmonized System (HS), the global system that categorizes products imported and exported around the world. Countries then began their individual processes to incorporate these changes into their own domestic product category systems. The United States and other countries have until January 1, 2028, to implement the changes.
The USITC is the federal agency charged with maintaining and updating the United States' product category system, the HTS. Last August, the USITC instituted an investigation that will lead to recommendations to the President to update the HTS to implement the HS amendments.
HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: All comments must be submitted through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System. Questions regarding electronic filing should be directed to the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division, or consult the Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures and the Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8).
More information about the USITC investigation and procedures to file comments are available in the Commission’s Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on the preliminary report, dated April 17, 2026, and on the USITC website.
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FAA Launches New Program to Accelerate Enforcement of Drone Violations - FAA
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new enforcement initiative to resolve certain minor drone violations more quickly while maintaining safety.
The Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response (DETER) program supports President Trump’s Executive Order on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty, which calls for stronger enforcement of drone laws to protect the safety and security of the U.S. airspace.
“This program will further deter violations by ensuring swift enforcement action and reinforce the agency’s commitment to protecting the National Airspace System.” said FAA Chief Counsel Liam McKenna.
The program will support enhanced enforcement efforts around high-visibility events, including the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches from June 12 to July 19.
Under the DETER program:
• Eligible first-time operators may resolve cases through reduced civil penalties or certificate suspensions.
• Participants must admit liability and waive their right to appeal to receive expedited resolution.
• Law enforcement partners will be able to notify the FAA of drone violations in real time.
• The program is limited to less serious operational violations and will be implemented in select locations and timeframes.
• The FAA will continue to handle violations involving significant safety risks, including unauthorized operations in restricted airspace, through standard enforcement procedures. These violations are not eligible for expedited resolution.