Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings retailers and importers. If you paid duties between February 4, 2025, and February 24, 2026, those payments may now be refund-eligible. But there’s a catch: time doesn’t wait for anyone.
It’s been a busy week on the tariff front, and this is HFA’s third advocacy update for home furnishings retailers as developments continue to unfold, an indication of how significant we believe these changes are for our members. The Trump Administration’s appeal to the Supreme Court on IEEPA-related refunds has
The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are no longer just a line item on an invoice. They are a core operational variable that touches sourcing strategy, pricing decisions, and margin performance. Yet many retailers, particularly smaller and
Understanding Your True Landed Cost: How Tariff Layers Are Reshaping Your Home Furnishings Business The trade environment for home furnishings retailers has rarely been more complex — or more consequential. For many businesses, tariffs are no longer just a line item on an invoice. They are a core operational variable
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.
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings retailers, particularly those who purchased goods from importers that passed the tariff costs along as invoice “tariff fees.” While the legal and administrative process is still evolving, there are several
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6–3) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. As a result, tariffs implemented under IEEPA, primarily country-specific reciprocal tariffs, have been declared unconstitutional and are now void. This is a significant development for
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes since our last update, we want to ensure you remain informed about issues that could impact your business. Even periods of uncertainty or inaction can have real implications for planning
As 2025 winds down, the home furnishings retail industry continues to monitor significant developments around the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments several weeks ago regarding the legality of the so-called reciprocal and “fentanyl” tariffs imposed under IEEPA authority. While no decision has
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a key response in the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding ongoing lawsuits related to potential refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its filing, the DOJ acknowledged that U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated
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The Home Furnishings Association’s Government Relations Action Team recently convened in Washington, DC, for its 2026 DC Fly-In, bringing the
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The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) during the Las Vegas Market, offering
Leveling the Playing Field: Tariff Enforcement and the Fight for Fair Competition Join Home Furnishings Association CEO Peter Theran for a discussion with Keith Koenig,
Inventory Management Transformation: The New Retail Back End Behind every great customer experience is an operation that runs smoothly. Join Peter Theran, HFA CEO, for
