WASHINGTON — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday, marking what small business advocates call a “complex” first step for entrepreneurs to recoup $166 billion in import taxes accrued under President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February.
Importers and brokers can now upload a detailed list of each tariff paid under Trump’s now-illegal order to charge duties under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, or IEEPA.
Customs officials estimate 330,000 importers paid the duties. Refunds are expected within 60 to 90 days, according to CBP....
