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
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
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MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Merchandising Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in merchandising. Share ideas for
