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Could your business be owed a refund on IEEPA tariffs?

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs. If your business paid import taxes the federal government collected under emergency powers, you may be able to pursue a refund. An estimated $166B+ in refunds is at stake.

$166B+ in refunds at stake Window closes February 24, 2026
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You may be owed a tariff refund

Eligible businesses may recover tariffs they paid. Find out in minutes whether you qualify — there is no cost and no obligation to check.

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Why work with Mikal Watts and Watts Law Firm

I'm Mikal Watts, the named attorney for Watts Law Firm LLP on this lawsuit. We represent U.S.-registered businesses pursuing refunds of import taxes the federal government collected under emergency powers, after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs. With an estimated $166B+ in refunds at stake across affected importers, our focus is helping businesses that may qualify pursue what they paid.

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What this lawsuit targets

This claim is about tariffs imposed under IEEPA, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, through executive orders. It does not cover tariffs imposed only under Section 232, which applies to steel and aluminum. If your business paid IEEPA tariffs, we can help you figure out whether your payments fall within the scope of this lawsuit.

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Does your business qualify?

To be eligible, all of the following must apply to you. Your business is registered in the United States. Your business was the Importer of Record. You paid IEEPA tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You paid $50,000 or more in total IEEPA tariffs. And those tariffs were paid between February 2025 and February 24, 2026. That qualifying payment window runs through February 24, 2026.

No upfront cost to you

There is no upfront or initial cost to work with us on this matter. We handle these claims on a contingency basis. Expenses are deducted from any final verdict or settlement, and if the lawsuit does not succeed, you owe no fees or costs.

How we build your claim

We work from your documentation to confirm eligibility and prepare your refund claim. That includes your customs entry records and import broker statements, your CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) records, and verification that your total IEEPA tariffs exceed $50,000. To get started, we collect your full name, phone, email, U.S.-registered business, and ACE Importer Number.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is leading this lawsuit at the firm?

I'm Mikal Watts, the named attorney for Watts Law Firm LLP on this lawsuit. We represent U.S.-registered businesses pursuing refunds of import taxes the federal government collected under emergency powers, after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs.

What does it cost to have Watts Law Firm represent my business?

There is no upfront or initial cost. We handle this matter on a contingency basis. Expenses are deducted from any final verdict or settlement, and if the lawsuit does not succeed, you owe no fees or costs.

Which tariffs does this lawsuit cover?

It targets tariffs imposed under IEEPA, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, through executive orders. It does not cover tariffs imposed only under Section 232, which applies to steel and aluminum.

How do I know if my business qualifies?

All of these must apply to you. Your business is U.S.-registered. It was the Importer of Record. It paid IEEPA tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It paid $50,000 or more in total IEEPA tariffs. And those payments were made between February 2025 and February 24, 2026.

What information and documents will the firm need?

To get started, we collect your full name, phone, email, U.S.-registered business, and ACE Importer Number. To verify and build your claim, we review your customs entry records and import broker statements, your CBP ACE records, and confirmation that your total IEEPA tariffs exceed $50,000. Screening may also cover topics like your SAM.gov status, CAPE phase eligibility, ACE read-only access, the ES-003 Entry Summary Line Tariff Details report, IRS Form 8821, prior disclosures, and potential federal debt offsets.