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Freight Right helps importers identify eligible IEEPA tariff refund entries, prepare filings, resolve CAPE/ACE issues, and pursue qualifying Trump tariff refunds with clear pricing and hands-on broker support.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the government authority to impose tariffs. This decision invalidates tariffs that were previously imposed under IEEPA and places the next phase of the recovery process with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Freight Right supports importers with the practical work required to pursue eligible IEEPA tariff refunds, including:
Eligible entry identification and qualification
CAPE refund request preparation and submission
ACE account registration support
ACE setup troubleshooting
Importer of Record update support
ACH bank account setup support
Refund instruction and notify party support
Supporting documentation collection
Upload monitoring and validation error resolution
CBP inquiry coordination
Post Summary Corrections, where applicable
Protests, where applicable
Refund receipt and disbursement support
Freight Right works with importers of all sizes and across a wide range of industries.
This service may be a fit for:
Importers of Record
Foreign companies importing into the U.S.
Ecommerce sellers
Distributors
Manufacturers
Retailers
DDP sellers
Companies using multiple customs brokers
Companies with multiple IOR numbers
Importers with ACE or CAPE filing issues
Businesses that started the process but got stuck
Importers that want the process handled for them
Tariff refund recovery can be slowed down by access, documentation, banking, and entry data problems.
Freight Right helps importers work through issues such as:
Missing ACE access
Importer of Record mismatches
Multiple IOR numbers
Prior broker complications
Parcel carrier or freight forwarder entry issues
Missing entry data
ACH setup problems
Foreign importer banking limitations
CAPE upload errors
CSV formatting problems
Validation errors
Liquidation timing concerns
Post Summary Correction questions
Protest timing concerns
CBP documentation requests
Some importers need more than basic filing help.
Freight Right supports complex importer structures, including foreign importers, DDP sellers, companies using multiple customs brokers, companies with multiple IOR numbers, and businesses with entries handled by forwarders, marketplaces, carriers, or prior brokers.
When engaged, Freight Right can help identify who is positioned to file, how refund instructions should be handled, and what documentation may be needed to move eligible entries forward.
Freight Right’s IEEPA refund service is built for importers at every stage of the process: businesses that need help setting up a new ACE account, importers with existing ACE access issues, companies unsure whether they paid eligible IEEPA duties, foreign importers with a US bank account, and businesses that want a licensed customs broker to handle the refund filing process from review through submission. General questions, ACE account setup guidance, and ACE troubleshooting support are free. If Freight Right files the IEEPA refund on your behalf, the service is handled for a small one-time fee.
| Importer Type | Situation | How Freight Right Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Importers with an ACE account | You believe your business may have paid IEEPA tariffs but do not know how to access CBP entry data. | Freight Right can help you understand what ACE is, what information is needed, and how to get started. |
| Importers trying to set up a new ACE account | You are ready to review your customs records but need help creating or organizing ACE access. | Freight Right provides free guidance for new ACE account setup. |
| Importers with ACE error flags | You have an ACE account but cannot access it, do not know who controls it, or are having trouble retrieving entry data. | Freight Right can help troubleshoot existing ACE account access issues. |
| Importers with an ACE account but no customs expertise | You can access ACE but do not know how to identify IEEPA duties, eligible entries, liquidation status, or relevant filing data. | Freight Right reviews customs data and helps determine which entries may qualify. |
| Importers that used multiple brokers | Your entries were handled by more than one customs broker, freight forwarder, parcel carrier, or vendor. | Freight Right helps identify what records are needed and coordinate the customs-side review. |
| Importers unsure whether a prior broker is filing | You do not know whether your previous broker, freight provider, or parcel carrier is pursuing refunds on your behalf. | Freight Right helps clarify the filing path and can manage the process if authorized. |
| Importers with limited internal bandwidth | Your business may be eligible, but your team does not have the time to review entries or manage the CBP process. | Freight Right can handle the filing process for a small one-time service fee. |
| Foreign importers of record | Your company is based outside the United States and may not have a US bank account. | Freight Right can help foreign importers understand documentation, payment setup, and refund-process requirements. |
| Importers with large or recurring shipment volume | Your company imported regularly during the covered period and may have multiple eligible entries. | Freight Right helps review entry data across shipments and identify refund opportunities. |
| Importers that paid duties but are unsure what they paid | You know your business paid tariffs but cannot tell whether they were IEEPA duties or another type of duty. | Freight Right reviews the duty lines and entry data to distinguish potentially eligible IEEPA duties from other charges. |
| Importers concerned about deadlines | You are worried that liquidation timelines, protest windows, or CBP process phases could affect eligibility. | Freight Right helps review timing issues and preserve filing opportunities where available. |
| Importers that want a broker-managed process | You do not want to file the refund yourself and prefer to have a licensed customs broker handle it. | Freight Right manages the customs-side review, documentation, and filing process. |
IEEPA tariff refunds may not be the only duty recovery opportunity available to your business.
Freight Right also provides duty drawback services for companies that may be eligible to recover certain duties, taxes, and fees on imported goods that are later exported or otherwise qualify under drawback rules.
If your business is reviewing tariff refund recovery, it may also be worth reviewing broader import duty recovery opportunities.
Estimate your IEEPA tariff refund for free with Freight Right. All you need to get started is your ACE Entry Summary report or your customs broker's export to get started.
If you have used multiple brokers or carriers, your entries are likely distributed across different filings and systems.
That does not limit your ability to recover your IEEPA refund.
With the proper authorization, Freight Right, a licensed customs brokerage, can identify all eligible entries across your ACE account, including those filed by other brokers, and consolidate them into a single, coordinated filing strategy.
You do not need to coordinate across multiple parties or attempt to reconstruct your filing history.
Freight Right works with partners that want to refer importers for IEEPA tariff refund support.
If you are a broker, consultant, advisor, agency, or industry partner with clients that may need help recovering eligible tariff payments, Freight Right’s IEEPA tariff refund partner program can help connect those importers with our customs brokerage team.
Licensed Customs Brokerage
Freight Right gives importers direct support from a team that understands customs documentation, entry data, import records, and clearance processes. Our customs brokerage capabilities help businesses evaluate duty drawback opportunities with better visibility into the details that matter.
Practical, Buyer-Focused Guidance
We make the tariff recovery process easier to understand. Our team helps explain what may qualify, what records are needed, how the claim process works, and whether the opportunity appears worth pursuing before your team invests time and resources.
Built on Freight, Customs, and Global Trade
Freight Right combines freight forwarding, customs brokerage, logistics management, and global trade expertise to help businesses move goods with more confidence. From imports and exports to duties, tariffs, and trade documentation, our team supports companies that need clear answers and practical execution across the supply chain.
The refund process can seem daunting and overwhealming. Whether you have IEEPA data to review or not, our team is standing by to field your questions.
What Is an IEEPA Tariff Refund?
An IEEPA tariff refund is a potential recovery of certain tariff payments made on eligible U.S. imports. Importers may need to submit qualifying entry information through CBP processes to pursue recovery.
Who Can Claim an IEEPA Tariff Refund?
Refunds are generally tied to the Importer of Record or designated refund party. Consumers who paid higher retail prices or pass-through costs are usually not the party positioned to file directly.
Can Freight Right Help File My Tariff Refund Request?
Yes. Freight Right can provide customs brokerage support for eligible importers, including entry review, CAPE filing support, documentation organization, and CBP coordination.
What Is CAPE?
CAPE is the CBP process used for certain IEEPA refund declarations. Importers and authorized customs brokers may use it to submit qualifying refund requests.
What If I Do Not Have ACE Access?
Freight Right can help support ACE account registration and setup troubleshooting when engaged. This may include Importer of Record updates and other access-related issues.
What Happens If My Entries Are Flagged for Review?
If entries are flagged for review, additional handling may be required. Full-service support includes this work within the service scope. Streamlined filing may require an additional fee or separate billing for PSCs and protests.
Do I Need a Post Summary Correction or Protest?
Some entries may require a Post Summary Correction or protest depending on entry status, timing, and other factors. Freight Right can support PSCs and protests where applicable under standard customs brokerage services.
Can Foreign Importers Use This Service?
Yes. Freight Right can support foreign importers that need help with refund instructions, banking setup, designated refund parties, or disbursement support.
Does Freight Right Provide Legal Services?
No. Freight Right provides customs brokerage support. Legal services and work outside the scope of standard customs brokerage are not included.