US Customs and Border Protection Building New System for Tariff Refunds

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (March 23, 2026) – NSGA is pleased to share an important development that can offer meaningful financial relief. In a recent decision, the US Supreme Court struck down the Liberation Day tariffs, ruling that the Administration exceeded its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the statute originally invoked to justify the emergency use of these tariffs. The Court determined that IEEPA does not grant the power to impose tariffs of this nature, rendering the program invalid.

As a result of this ruling, importers are now eligible to request refunds for tariffs previously paid under the Liberation Day program.  It is our understanding that refunds will not be processed without using the refund portal as described below.

How to Begin the Refund Process

US Customs and Border Protection has opened the refund pathway where corporate or individual overpayment of customs duties, taxes, fees, and miscellaneous or invalid payments can now initiate their requests directly through the CBP Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) refund portal:

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/ach/refund

The site provides guidance on required documentation and step‑by‑step instructions to help you move through the process smoothly.

NSGA is Here to Keep You Informed

NSGA recognizes these tariffs have strained operations, pricing, and planning.  This refund opportunity is a welcome step toward restoring lower costs for suppliers, retail partners and, ultimately, for the consumers who rely on sporting goods products to stay on the field, on the mountain, in the gym, and wherever their active lives take them. 

If you have questions about the refund process or setting up an account in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) which is required, please click here.

NSGA will provide updates as they become available.