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Trump tariff refunds apply to struck-down duties, not the new surcharge

CBP’s refund process is for tariffs courts threw out; the February 20 temporary import duty remains a separate section 122 action that took effect February 24, 2026.

Why it matters: Refund chaos, but only for the struck-down tariffs

First recorded Apr 20, 2026·Meaningfully updated Apr 20, 2026

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Trump tariff refunds apply to struck-down duties, not the new surcharge

CBP’s refund process is for tariffs courts threw out; the February 20 temporary import duty remains a separate section 122 action that took effect February 24, 2026.

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