Tariff Refund — $166B At Stake

Could your business be owed a tariff refund?

After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down certain tariffs, Watts Law Firm LLP represents U.S. businesses trying to recover import taxes the federal government collected under emergency powers. The qualifying payment window runs through February 24, 2026.

$166B+ in refunds at stake Window closes February 24, 2026

⌛ Qualifying payment window closes February 24, 2026

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Why $166B+ in refunds is at stake

Here is what happened. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down certain tariffs, and an estimated $166B+ in refunds is now at stake. Watts Law Firm LLP represents U.S.-registered businesses trying to recover import taxes the government collected under emergency powers. This effort focuses on tariffs imposed under IEEPA executive orders. IEEPA stands for the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Tariffs imposed only under Section 232, which covers steel and aluminum, are not part of this lawsuit. So if you paid IEEPA tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, some of that $166B+ figure may match duties you paid.

Why the window closes on February 24, 2026

The qualifying payment window for this matter runs through February 24, 2026. To qualify, the IEEPA tariffs at issue must have been paid between February 2025 and February 24, 2026. Because eligibility is tied to that window, it makes sense to review where you stand now rather than wait. Confirming whether your payments fall inside the window and meet the threshold takes only a few pieces of information to start.

Do you qualify?

To be eligible, your business must meet all of the following. It must be a U.S.-registered business. It must have been the Importer of Record. It must have paid IEEPA tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It must have paid $50,000 or more in total IEEPA tariffs. And those tariffs must have been paid between February 2025 and February 24, 2026. If your business meets every one of these, you may be among the importers with a share of the refunds at stake.

How we confirm your share of the refunds

A claim rests on documentation, not estimates. The work draws on your customs entry records and import broker statements, your CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) records, and a check that your total IEEPA tariffs exceed the $50,000 threshold. To begin, the firm collects your full name, phone, email, U.S. registered business, and ACE Importer Number. These records let the firm confirm which of your payments qualify toward the refunds at stake.

What it costs to pursue your claim

There is no upfront or initial cost to pursue a claim. The firm works 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. Mikal Watts is the firm's named attorney explaining this lawsuit. The idea is simple: you can try to recover what you paid without paying out of pocket to get started.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the $166B+ figure come from?

An estimated $166B+ in refunds is at stake following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down certain tariffs. That figure reflects the estimated scale of refunds across affected importers. It is not a promise of any specific recovery for your business. What you may claim depends on the IEEPA tariffs you actually paid and whether you meet all eligibility requirements.

Which tariffs does this lawsuit cover?

This effort focuses on tariffs imposed under IEEPA executive orders. IEEPA stands for the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It excludes tariffs imposed only under Section 232, which covers steel and aluminum. To be part of this matter, the tariffs you paid must fall under the IEEPA category.

How much must your business have paid to qualify?

Your business must have paid $50,000 or more in total IEEPA tariffs. You must also be a U.S.-registered business, have been the Importer of Record, have paid those tariffs directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and have paid them between February 2025 and February 24, 2026. All of these requirements must be met.

Is there a deadline to act?

Yes. The qualifying payment window runs through February 24, 2026, and the IEEPA tariffs at issue must have been paid between February 2025 and that date. Because eligibility is tied to this window, it is worth reviewing where you stand promptly.

What will it cost you to pursue a claim?

There is no upfront or initial cost. The firm works 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. No outcome is guaranteed, and results depend on the facts of each matter.