There is an important update for home furnishings retailers and other importers affected by IEEPA tariffs: the refund process is now being handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). For HFA members, the key point is this: CBP has begun Phase 1 of a multi-phase refund process. While this
A recent court order could make it easier for importers to recover certain IEEPA tariff payments. On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade expanded an earlier order and said refunds should apply not only to unliquidated entries, but also to some liquidated and even finally liquidated entries.
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Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
