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FedEx, UPS, DHL Seek Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

4/22/2026

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FedEx, UPS Seek Refunds

FedEx, UPS, and DHL filed tariff-refund claims with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
CBP launched a refund portal for importers to submit requests, with refunds due 60–90 days after approval.
UPS and FedEx will handle claims on behalf of customers, ensuring refunds reach those who paid.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would remember companies that do not seek refunds.

Summary

Businesses File Tariff Refunds

CAPE is a new online portal that allows businesses to file refunds for tariffs ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court found that U.S. President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in imposing these tariffs.
Importers and brokers can begin submitting claims, with 56,497 registered for refunds totaling $127 billion.
Not all imports are eligible initially.
The refund process may take 60-90 days.

History

Historical Context

In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unconstitutional, echoing the 1935 Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States case that limited executive power. This landmark decision affects over 330,000 businesses and $166 billion in tariffs, signaling a potential shift in how tariffs are challenged and imposed in the future.

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FedEx, UPS Seek Refunds

FedEx, UPS, and DHL filed tariff-refund claims with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
CBP launched a refund portal for importers to submit requests, with refunds due 60–90 days after approval.
UPS and FedEx will handle claims on behalf of customers, ensuring refunds reach those who paid.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would remember companies that do not seek refunds.

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