US trade court says all importers with protests eligible for IEEPA refunds
( October 30, 2026, 16:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Court of International Trade judge Richard Eaton said in an order that all importers with a protest against Customs and Border Protection are eligible for duty refunds on duties paid under the now-illegal International Emergency Economic Powers Act for finally liquidated entries, which are the subject of ongoing litigation but are being processed by CBP for importers with a court-ordered claim. The new order also opens those refunds on final entries up for protests filed through CBP.See attached....
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