Importers, U.S. businesses, and foreign suppliers were all affected by IEEPA emergency tariff orders. Whatever your role in the supply chain, you may have a legal claim. Find out at no upfront cost.
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The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) grants the President broad authority to regulate international trade during a declared national emergency. Beginning in 2025, the administration used IEEPA to impose significant new tariffs on goods imported from numerous countries, affecting businesses of all sizes.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to process refunds for importers of record, although the specific method of claiming a refund is still being determined. Affected businesses that are not importers of record will follow a separate process that is also still being determined.
Depending on your role, different legal options may be available. Importers of record who paid tariffs directly to CBP, U.S. businesses that bore tariff costs through their supply chains, and foreign suppliers who absorbed tariff costs to remain competitive may all have legal options to seek recovery. We will assess the specific facts of your situation and advise on the avenues available to you.
Check My EligibilityTariffs applied to imports from China, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and dozens of other trading partners.
Retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and importers of all sizes were affected across nearly every industry.
Importers of record, U.S. businesses, and foreign suppliers who absorbed tariff costs may all have legal options depending on their specific circumstances.
IEEPA tariffs affected different parties in different ways. Whatever your role in the supply chain, you may have a legal claim. Fill out the form below and we will assess your situation.
If your business was listed as the importer of record on CBP Form 7501 and paid IEEPA tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you may have legal options to recover those costs. We will assess the facts of your situation and advise on the avenues available to you.
Start My ReviewIf your business imported goods and absorbed tariff costs passed on through your supply chain — for example, because a supplier raised prices due to IEEPA duties — you may have legal options depending on the terms of your contracts and how tariff costs were allocated.
Start My ReviewIf you are a foreign manufacturer or exporter who reduced prices or otherwise absorbed tariff costs to keep your U.S. customers competitive, you may have legal options to recover those costs. Your situation depends on your contract terms and the circumstances of the price adjustment.
Start My ReviewNot sure which category applies to you? No matter which situation describes your business, complete the form and our team will assess your options at no cost.
Get a Free AssessmentComplete the short form below with your business details and a brief description of your imports. There is no cost and no commitment at this stage.
Our team reviews your information, analyzes your import history and tariff payments, and determines which refund or exclusion pathways apply to your business.
If you qualify, we determine the right path for your specific situation and handle the process on your behalf, keeping you informed at every step.
Deadlines matter. Importers of record pursuing CIT claims face strict filing windows. Contractual claims are also time-sensitive under applicable law. Don’t wait — the sooner you act, the more options remain available.
No matter which of the three categories above describes your situation, complete the form below and our team will assess your options. A member of our team will follow up within one business day. All information is kept strictly confidential.
IEEPA stands for the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a federal law that authorizes the President to regulate international commerce when a national emergency is declared. Starting in 2025, the administration invoked IEEPA to impose tariffs on imports from numerous countries as part of its trade policy. Unlike previously common tariff mechanisms (such as Section 301 or Section 232), IEEPA tariffs were implemented quickly with limited exclusion processes, leaving many businesses with little recourse at the time.
Your CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) will list the tariff classification codes and duty rates applied to each import entry. If you imported goods from countries subject to IEEPA orders and paid elevated tariff rates after early 2025, you likely paid IEEPA-related tariffs. Your customs broker can also provide a history of your entries and duties paid. If you’re unsure, our team can assist with a review.
Yes, and the applicable deadline depends on your category:
In all cases, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. The sooner we assess your situation, the more options remain available to you.
The refund amount depends on the total duties your business paid on eligible entries. IEEPA tariff rates varied — often 10% to 145% or more depending on country of origin and product type. Businesses with significant import volumes can potentially recover tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. We cannot guarantee any specific outcome, but our free review will give you a realistic picture of your potential recovery.
The initial eligibility review is completely free. If you choose to proceed with a claim, our fee structure is contingency-based — meaning we only get paid if you receive a refund. We will explain all fees clearly before you commit to anything. There are no upfront costs.
The timeline varies depending on the type of claim:
Our team will keep you informed at every stage and handle all filings and follow-ups on your behalf.
Useful documents include:
Don’t worry if you don’t have all of these on hand — your customs broker can provide entry records, and we can guide you through gathering what’s needed.
No. Federal United Imports is a private service that helps businesses navigate the legal processes available through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of any government entity. We help businesses exercise their existing legal rights under U.S. customs and trade law.