US Importers Continue Paying Trump Tariffs; Customs to Cease Collection February 24
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US Importers Still Pay Trump-Era Tariffs Despite Unlawful Ruling
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Moneycontrol•23-02-2026, 11:26
US Importers Still Pay Trump-Era Tariffs Despite Unlawful Ruling
•US importers continue to pay Trump-era tariffs under IEEPA, despite a Supreme Court ruling deeming them unlawful.
•U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will officially halt collection of these tariffs starting February 24, 12:01 a.m. EST.
•CBP is reviewing the ruling's implications and will provide technical guidance, but currently, IEEPA tariff codes are still required for cargo clearance.
•Approximately 211,000 containers valued at $8.2 billion arrived at US ports, with importers having a 10-day window to pay tariffs.
•Uncertainty remains regarding refunds for duties already paid, with the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) expected to handle refund mechanisms, potentially leading to long delays.
