US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days
By David Lawder
Published on March 31, 2026.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working towards setting up a streamlined process for refunding $166 billion in tariff collections deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. However, it may take up to 45 days to process refund applications. The new system will initially accept claims in phases, with priority given to those whose liquidation status has been suspended or extended. The Supreme Court has not provided guidance on refunding the payments since February 2025.
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US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days
The US customs agency is progressing with a new system to refund $166 billion in tariff collections deemed illegal, potentially taking up to 45 days.