The Supreme Court has struck down IEEPA tariffs, making U.S. importers eligible for an estimated $175 billion in refunds. But the filing window is finite — once the combined liquidation and protest period expires, your claim is gone. We use AI-powered automation to audit your import history and file complex CBP protests before time runs out.
Based on the 480-day outer window (liquidation + 180-day protest period) for reciprocal tariff entries. Individual deadlines vary by entry.

The Supreme Court has invalidated years of IEEPA-based tariffs, creating a landmark opportunity for U.S. companies to reclaim millions in overpaid duties.
The U.S. government has not established a centralized portal for these refunds, making the process opaque and complex. Companies that act decisively can recover significant capital — but the window to do so is extremely limited.
Recovering your funds requires navigating a bureaucratic maze under a tight deadline. A single error can lead to rejection, and once the window closes, the funds are forfeited forever.
For each import, you have just 180 days from liquidation to file a detailed 'protest' with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Miss it, and the refund is gone.
Each protest must meticulously separate the now-defunct IEEPA tariffs from other legal duties like Section 232 or 301 — a painstaking line-by-line analysis.
The protest paperwork must present a flawless accounting of the amounts owed. Errors or omissions result in rejection, with no second chances.
After your initial consultation, we provide a secure, encrypted upload portal for your import logs, entry summaries, or ACE data. All files are handled with SOC 2 compliance.
Our proprietary AI agents ingest and analyze your data, cross-referencing thousands of HTS codes to identify every eligible refund and calculate precise entitlements.
We generate and file the complete, compliant CBP protest paperwork on your behalf. You only pay a percentage of the funds we successfully recover for you.
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Accepted Document Formats
ACE Portal Exports — Entry Summary reports
Customs Broker Files — Descartes, CargoWise, Magaya
ERP Exports — SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
Any Spreadsheet — with HTS codes, country, and duty data
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Meridian Tariff Group was founded by a team of trade law experts and AI engineers to address this specific, time-sensitive opportunity. While other firms rely on manual audits, we deploy sophisticated AI agents to ensure no refund is missed.
Our team includes former customs brokers and trade compliance specialists who understand the nuances of CBP protest filings.
Our proprietary AI agents process thousands of line items in minutes, cross-referencing every HTS code against the IEEPA schedule with zero human error.
We operate on a percentage-of-recovery model. If we don't recover funds for you, you don't pay. Our success is tied directly to yours.

"The Meridian team navigated the complexities of the CBP protest process with unparalleled speed and precision. They recovered six figures in tariff refunds for us in under 90 days."
VP of Supply Chain
Mid-Market Electronics Importer
We understand this is a complex and time-sensitive matter. Here are answers to the questions we hear most from importers.
If your company imported goods into the United States that were subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — now struck down by the Supreme Court — you are likely eligible. This includes the reciprocal tariffs (April 2025 onward) and the country-specific IEEPA tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. It applies broadly across industries including electronics, manufacturing, consumer goods, and raw materials. Important distinction: Section 232 tariffs (steel and aluminum) and Section 301 tariffs (the earlier China trade investigation) were imposed under separate legal authorities and are NOT part of this refund. Our free assessment will analyze your specific import history to confirm which of your duties qualify.
Ideally, we need your import entry summaries, which can be exported from the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) portal. We can also work with CSV or Excel exports of your import logs, PDF entry summaries from your customs broker, or EDI transaction records. If you're unsure what you have, contact us — our team can guide you through the document gathering process.
There are actually multiple pathways with different timelines. The most common is the administrative protest under 19 U.S.C. § 1514, which gives importers 180 days from the date of liquidation to file with CBP. Since liquidation typically occurs within 300 days of entry, the combined outer window is roughly 480 days from the original import date — which is why our countdown references June 2026. For entries that haven't been liquidated yet, a Post-Summary Correction (PSC) may be filed instead. Additionally, the Court of International Trade (CIT) offers a two-year statute of limitations for legal challenges — and nearly 1,000 companies have already filed protective suits there. Each pathway has different requirements, and we help you determine which applies to your entries.
Our proprietary AI agents ingest your import data — regardless of format — and automatically cross-reference every line item against the full schedule of defunct IEEPA tariff codes. The system separates IEEPA duties from other legal tariffs (like Section 232 or 301), calculates your exact refund entitlement, and generates compliant CBP protest documentation. A human expert reviews every filing before submission.
We operate on a percentage-of-recovery model. There are no upfront fees, no retainers, and no cost if we don't recover funds for you. Our incentives are fully aligned with yours — we only succeed when you do. The specific percentage is discussed during your free assessment based on the complexity and volume of your entries.
Our AI-driven analysis can process thousands of line items in minutes, dramatically reducing the time required compared to manual audits. The filing itself is submitted directly to CBP. On CBP's end, processing times vary — and it's worth noting that the government has signaled it may contest certain refund claims, which could extend timelines. If administrative protests are denied or delayed, the Court of International Trade (CIT) provides a judicial backstop with a two-year filing window. We keep you informed at every stage, proactively follow up on protest status, and advise on escalation options if needed.
Absolutely. After initial contact, we provide you with a secure, SOC 2 compliant upload portal with enterprise-grade encryption for all document transfers. Our AI processing pipeline runs in a secure, isolated environment. We never share your data with third parties, and all analysis is conducted under strict confidentiality agreements.
The 180-day clock is ticking. Contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation assessment of your potential IEEPA tariff refund. Our team will review your situation and provide a clear path to recovery.
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