It's official: US Customs and Border Protection is no longer collecting IEEPA tariffs

Through a short announcement posted on its website, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially informed stakeholders that it will no longer collect tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).  

The notification followed the US Supreme Court Decision released on Friday, February 20, striking down the Trump Administration IEEPA tariffs announced in April 2025. These include tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico in retaliation for the trafficking of fentanyl across the borders, and levies on China, Venezuela, Brazil, and Russia addressing threats to the US, the synthetic opioid supply, and the rectification of unfair trade practices.  

According to the post, collection halted on Tuesday, February 24, at 12:00 AM EST, affecting goods entering the US for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse storage for consumption on or after that time.

On a notice from Maersk informing its customers about the CBP update, the shipping company explained that IEEPA tariff provisions have been deactivated in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and should appear on the platform as $00.00. 

"This change applies only to IEEPA tariffs and does not affect other duties, including those imposed under Section 301, Section 232, or other applicable tariff programs," explained the shipping giant, referring to the 15 percent tariffs announced by President Trump over the weekend, after the SCOTUS decision was released.  

Were tariff refunds addressed by the CBP?

Unfortunately, the question of whether the US government will issue refunds for unlawfully collected tariffs remains unanswered. Interested parties who paid tariffs prior to February 24 will have to keep waiting for official directives on the matter, including eligibility, estimated waiting times, and documentation required.  

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