Is Your Business Owed Money?

$166 Billion in Tariff Refunds at Stake

After the Supreme Court struck down unlawful tariffs, thousands of companies are filing claims to recover what they paid. According to federal data the treasury collected more than $166 billion from the import taxes imposed under emergency powers.
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Tariff Recovery Lawsuit Explained

Attorney Mikal Watts Explains the Unlawful Tariffs Lawsuit

In this presentation, Mikal Watts goes into detail about the tariff recovery lawsuit and everything you need to know. If your business paid import tariffs and wants to learn more about possible legal options, this presentation outlines the issues, the litigation strategy, and what comes next.

Why Companies Are Acting Now

Waiting could mean leaving money on the table.

  • The Supreme Court has already ruled
  • Thousands of businesses are filing claims
  • Deadlines may apply

Tariffs Lawsuit Questions

What This Means for Your Business

Billions of dollars in refunds may be owed to American businesses. If your business paid tariffs, you may be entitled to compensation.

Who Qualifies?

To Qualify:

  • Must be a U.S.-registered business
  • Must have been the Importer of Record
  • Tariffs paid between February 2025 – February 24, 2026 (Under IEEPA executive orders only – not exclusively §232 steel/aluminum)
  • Must document the IEEPA duties paid
    • (A) Customs Entry Records / Import Broker Statements
    • (B) CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Records
    • (C) Total IEEPA tariff amount paid must be $50,000 or greater

Unlawful Tariffs Lawsuit & Other Watts Law Firm News

Unlawful Tariffs Lawsuit FAQs

There are no initial or up-front costs for victims to participate in this lawsuit. Any expenses incurred will be deducted from the final verdict or settlement, usually under court supervision to guarantee fairness. Should the lawsuit not succeed, clients will not owe the firm any fees or costs. Mass tort lawsuits offer a strategic avenue for individuals affected by the same event to band together, thereby enhancing the strength of their collective claim and efficiently reducing litigation costs.
Because tariff refund litigation is already moving quickly, businesses should act as soon as possible to protect their rights. The Court of International Trade has ordered refunds for unlawful IEEPA tariffs, but there is still uncertainty around timing and procedures for some claims, and trade lawyers are warning that deadlines tied to customs protests can still matter in certain cases. Watts Law Firm encourages affected businesses to seek legal guidance promptly rather than wait.
Businesses that paid tariffs imposed under the unlawful Trump import tax measures may be eligible to file a claim. If your company imported goods and paid these tariffs, you may have the right to seek recovery. Watts Law Firm is evaluating claims for businesses harmed by these unlawful tariff charges.

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