More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, companies are still grappling with how to recover the duties they paid.
Only a small number of firms have filed lawsuits in the U.S. Court of International Trade, typically larger companies with significant financial exposure.
Others have opted for administrative claims through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or are waiting for the launch of the CAPE digital portal, expected to go live in April.
However, uncertainty remains around how the system will handle refund claims, particularly for finalised duty assessments.
Legal experts say the situation is evolving, with some companies taking aggressive action while others adopt a wait-and-see approach.
Concerns include administrative complexity, potential legal disputes and the risk of downstream claims from supply chain partners who may also seek compensation.
