US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days - Reuters
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The U.S. customs agency is processing tariff refunds but warns payments may take up to 45 days.
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If you paid tariffs on imported goods, you may wait up to 45 days to receive a refund from the U.S. customs agency.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said its tariff refund system is operational but warned that businesses seeking reimbursements could wait up to 45 days for payments to arrive. The announcement comes as the Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on imports, prompting companies to seek refunds on duties already paid under previous trade policies. The extended processing timeline highlights the administrative burden of managing large-scale tariff reversals across thousands of businesses. CBP indicated the system is functioning as designed, though the lengthy payment window may strain cash flow for importers awaiting reimbursements. The agency did not specify how many refund requests have been submitted or processed since the system launched.
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The U.S. customs agency is operating a tariff refund system and processing payments.
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