Are finally liquidated customs entries eligible for IEEPA tariff refunds?

Yes. On March 27, 2026, the Court of International Trade amended its order to include finally liquidated entries, directing that they be reliquidated without regard to IEEPA duties, though immediate compliance remains suspended while CBP builds its refund process.

What did the Supreme Court decide about IEEPA tariffs?

In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (No. 24-1287, decided February 20, 2026), the Supreme Court held that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.

How will IEEPA tariff refunds be paid by CBP?

CBP has stated that refunds will be issued electronically via ACH through the ACE portal, making ACH and ACE setup a required step for importers seeking recovery.

Trade compliance

Tariff Refund Scope Expands to Final Entries

The Court of International Trade expanded IEEPA tariff refund eligibility to finally liquidated entries on March 27, 2026. The legal question is largely settled; the constraint is now operational — entry reconciliation, ownership mapping, and ACH readiness.

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TL;DR:
A reported March 27 amendment by the Court of International Trade may expand IEEPA tariff refund eligibility to finally liquidated entries, not just open or non-final ones. While compliance remains suspended pending CBP process buildout, this shifts the issue from legal entitlement to execution readiness. The opportunity is potential working-capital recovery; the constraint is operational proof and claims infrastructure.

What you need to know

The move: On March 27, 2026, Trade Law Daily reported that the U.S. Court of International Trade expanded its refund order so that entries subject to the invalidated IEEPA tariffs can be reliquidated even if liquidation is final, while still suspending immediate compliance as CBP builds the refund process. (Trade Law Daily)
Why it matters: That shifts the story from “protect open entries” to “prepare to prove and process claims across your historical tariff footprint,” with direct implications for cash recovery, accounting, and contract ownership. (Trade Law Daily)
Who should care: CFOs and treasury leaders at import-heavy enterprises, general counsel and trade/customs counsel, supply chain and procurement leaders, and customs compliance teams and brokers. (Supreme Court)

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