IEEPA Refund Recovery
The biggest tariff refund in modern U.S. history — and most businesses haven't taken the first step.
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 ruling. The Court of International Trade ordered CBP to refund every dollar collected between February 2025 and February 2026 — plus interest. Over $166 billion is owed to more than 330,000 U.S. importers. The majority don't know how to collect it.
Tier 1: Direct Importers
Businesses that imported $3M+ annually from any country, or $1.5M+ from China, and are listed as Importer of Record on their customs paperwork.
Tier 2: Secondary Claimants
Businesses that had goods imported on their behalf by FedEx, UPS, or DHL and absorbed tariff costs without appearing on customs filings.
Minimum Recovery
$300,000 in IEEPA tariff recovery. If your annual import spend meets the threshold, attorneys will confirm your exact number at no cost.
Why you need an attorney
Per-Entry Rolling Deadlines
Every import entry has its own 180-day protest clock. Miss it and that refund is gone permanently.
Data Reconciliation
If you used multiple customs brokers, your data is scattered. Incomplete data means missed refunds or errors that trigger CBP scrutiny.
Tariff Stacking & Isolation
Most entries carry layered tariffs. Only the IEEPA portion is refundable. Miscalculating can trigger audits or leave money unclaimed.
Classification Risk
If you reclassified goods during the tariff period, filing for a refund invites CBP to review those changes. Aggressive positions can trigger penalties.
Government Offset Defense
The government may reduce IEEPA refunds by offsetting them against other tariff liabilities. Self-filers have no mechanism to challenge this.
CIT Litigation Backstop
If CBP denies your claim, only attorneys can represent you in federal court. Self-filers who get denied have no recourse.
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Other Recovery Programs
IEEPA tariff recovery is our flagship program, but it is not the only opportunity where U.S. businesses are leaving money on the table. Atlas Recovery Partners is actively building out additional recovery programs across federal and state initiatives. Contact us to be notified when new programs become available.
R&D Tax Credit Recovery
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Federal credits for businesses that invest in qualifying research and development activities. Many businesses that qualify have never claimed them.
Customs Duty Drawback
Now Available
Refunds of import duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. A significant and frequently unclaimed opportunity for manufacturers and distributors.
Additional Programs
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We are continuously evaluating new federal and state refund and credit opportunities. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Kwong IRS Penalty Recovery
Refunds for taxpayers who paid IRS penalties during the COVID era (2020-2022). A federal court ruling confirmed many penalties were wrongly assessed. We file on your behalf — $0 upfront, you only pay if we recover money.
Now Available