CBP has validated almost 87,000 refund declarations covering more than 8 million import entries since its portal launched in April

The U.S. government has received about half as many refund requests for around the $166 billion it recouped in now-illegal tariff duties.

The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to seek out refunds.

The processing of repayments has already begun, but the appeal could affect the operation, with US$166 billion in revenue at stake.

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166…

CBP has validated almost 87,000 refund declarations covering more than 8 million import entries since its portal launched in April

US trade judge warns DOJ appeal could delay $166 billion in Trump tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional. CBP hearing set