In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so far
The US has reported that 15% of import entries seeking tariff refunds have been denied due to validation issues. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that overturned certain tariffs, prompting a rush for refunds through a new online portal. Importers can correct errors and refile their claims as they navigate the refund process.
- ▪Out of 13.3 million import entries, 15% were denied for failing entry-specific validations.
- ▪Approximately 1.74 million entries are currently in the refund process.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by President Trump were unlawful, leading to the refund requests.
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In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so farSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxOf the 13.3 million import entries that cleared an initial review, 15 per cent were denied for failing “entry-specific validations”.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:29 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:35 AMListenWASHINGTON – Thousands of US importers who are seeking the return of their cut of US$166 billion (S$212 billion) in tariffs that were overturned by the Supreme Court are having trouble getting their refunds approved through a new online portal that was designed to be largely automated.Out of the 13.3 million import entries that have cleared an initial review since the portal went live on April 20, about 15 per cent were then denied for failing “entry-specific…
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