Businesses and corporations who paid tariffs can file for refunds starting today

Published April 20, 2026 5:51am ET | Updated April 20, 2026 7:35am ET



U.S. corporations and businesses that paid tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which were later ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, can start applying for refunds on Monday. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will administer the refund process through an online portal. Beginning at 8 a.m., businesses seeking refunds can access the refund system to submit their reimbursement applications.

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