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CBP to Electronically Issue Refunds Amid Tariff Review

1/8/2026

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue all refunds electronically on February 6, 2025, to reduce costs and delays and curb fraud.
The move follows the Supreme Court's review of the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which could drive a surge in refund requests.
CBP is upgrading its Automated Commercial Environment portal to streamline the refund process.
Costco and Revlon have already requested refunds ahead of the court's decision.

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Story summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue all refunds electronically on February 6, 2025, to reduce costs and delays and curb fraud.
The move follows the Supreme Court's review of the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which could drive a surge in refund requests.
CBP is upgrading its Automated Commercial Environment portal to streamline the refund process.
Costco and Revlon have already requested refunds ahead of the court's decision.