Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs & FTZ Processing Update – March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs
The Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) today, March 4 to liquidate all unliquidated entries and reliquidate non-final liquidated entries subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) without regard to the IEEPA tariffs. The CIT also stated that a universal injunction in this case is in fact permissible.
A CIT conference on the matter has been scheduled for this Friday and the government is expected to argue it cannot comply with the order. Many anticipate the ruling to be appealed, and refunds not to occur until that process is complete.
We recognize that many members continue to experience operational challenges and financial exposure as ACE processing requirements are still resulting in the reporting and payment of IEEPA-related tariffs on certain FTZ withdrawals for domestic consumption.
We understand the frustration this situation is creating and appreciate the continued communication many of you have shared regarding these impacts.
We will provide additional updates as soon as substantive information becomes available.
Thank you for your continued engagement and patience as we work through this issue.
Please Note: When evaluating any tariff announcements, consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your U.S. FTZ operations.